It's been a long 2 months away, Internet World. First, my trusty laptop finally gave up the fight -- after working for 6 months held together by a wish, some
Retail Therapy at the Colonia
One of the wonders of ex-pat living is discovering that certain activities and/or habits in which you would most likely never engage in your place of
Recently, I had an opportunity to attend a 10 day Vipassana retreat in Northern Nicaragua. For those unfamiliar with Vipassana, it is a form of silent meditation that is normally
I was a big quote collector when I was younger. I didn't keep my favorite quotes just in my journals, although they were covered in quotes. I also wrote them
Right before I left for the island of Ometepe, I was at a point of complete frustration with my language learning. While I was able to communicate well with people
I found myself in need of medical care while on the island of Ometepe. Going to the doctor is never an enjoyable experience in the best of times. Especially for
Spacious. That's how I feel right now, as I spend time with a friend waiting to see what will be next.
A brief illness sent me packing from the island of
Have I mentioned that it’s rainy season here in Nicaragua? It was easy to forget while in Granada.
Before coming to Central America, I pictured rainy season here to mirror the
Sunday pasado was the running of the bulls in Granada. In the weeks and months leading up to this event, I heard many stories. Nicaraguan men speak about the tradition