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November 18, 2003

Politics on the Gringo Trail

I just spent a few days on the Island of Ometepe in the enormous Lake Nicaragua. Before I went, everybody had been telling me how great it was - tropical paradise, friendly locals, nice place to relax for a few...

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My Adoptive Dog

I seem to be getting attached to a lot of people here in Nicaragua. First, it was the entire extended family I stayed with in Esteli. I still get a bit choked up thinking about Jose, my 4-year-old buddy. And...

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November 12, 2003

North vs. South

On the surface, the Nicaraguan cities of Granada and Leon seem to be really similar. Old colonial atmosphere? Check. Pastel-painted colonial houses and cobblestone streets? Check. Nearby active volcanoes? Check. Plenty of places for travelers to congregate and speak English?...

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November 08, 2003

Family Fun in Esteli

The last time I wrote, I was about to start Spanish Lessons in Esteli. I wound up going with a new school, so I was the only student. It wasn't even so much a school, as much as it was...

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Posted by sarahr at 06:02 PM | Read Comments (2)
October 31, 2003

Ay, Nicaragua!

I´m in Nicaragua! Unbelievable. Right now, I´m in Esteli, a small but bustling town in the mountains, two hours north of Managua. I arrived in Managua two days ago, after a looong day of traveling. My flight from Boston...

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