Margarita! Every week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, a group of us go and volunteer/visit at the hospital. This is a "free" hospital, supported by the japonese, where most things are free … Read more about Hospital Japon
Si, Hay un gusano en mi estomago!
Profesora, por favor como se pronuncia esta palabra? No entiendo! I look around at the room at my small collection of ESL Beginner students and feel a sense of panic. I don't know the … Read more about Si, Hay un gusano en mi estomago!
Learning in Nicaragua
Things I've learned in Nicaragua - Do not step into the gutters on the side of the road. All manners of fecal matter, bad water, and other … Read more about Learning in Nicaragua
Wonders of the earth
There are not enough words in the English language to describe accurately what happened yesterday. We decided to visit Omotepe, in order to visit an organic farm there called … Read more about Wonders of the earth
Nica Holidays!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Years from Nicaragua! Here in Granada (as in most Spanish countries), Navidad is celebrated all night long on the 24th. So naturally, since we are trying to blend … Read more about Nica Holidays!
Just keep mopping, just keep mopping…
I have learned so much in the short time I have been here. Life here is a lot slower and less hectic than at home, and it's so rewarding. Each day is better than the last. I am beginning to … Read more about Just keep mopping, just keep mopping…
Impossible Dreams
"Dreaming is a form of praying and praying is a form of dreaming." Mark Batterson, "Ten Steps to Setting Life Goals" "There is no limit to what this combination of dreams and prayer can … Read more about Impossible Dreams
See those birds? THOSE ARE TROPICAL BIRDS
Profound words from Seth the first full day we were here. That we are in the presence of tropical birds, lake Nicaragua, palm trees, intense humidity, beautiful blue skies, and an awesome colonial … Read more about See those birds? THOSE ARE TROPICAL BIRDS
NICARAGUA
So here i am sitting on my bed staring forlornly at my hiking backpack. Im not sure what happened, but somehow my packing is sadly lacking. My clothes are in my bag. And theres still a bed full of … Read more about NICARAGUA
