Ah, g´day Nicaragua!
Alright, have arrived here in Esteli, Nicaragua. Clearly distinct (i.e. definitely less wealthy) from Costa Rica, Nicaragua is so far a beautiful country. Our journey here included a chaotic departure on the bus, a crazy bus-driver with an interesting secret service air to him, and a most interesting border crossing complete with cha-chi sunglass buying, shady money changing, and constant requests for money. And yes, getting absolutely ravaged by 1, possibly 2, pesky mosquitos during the night – the left side of my forehead was literally so swollen (the mosquito just kept going back to the same area I s´pose!) so as to render me a star-wars character look-alike (thanks to Sian, my fellow project manager, for this endearing observation!).
We will be heading to La Fortuna, where we will be staying and working on the community centre and with some schools, in about half an hour. It is Easter time and we are expecting to participate in some of the local celebrations over the weekend. Can´t wait to engage with this place, I know there is a lot of history here particularly politically and economically. As of right now, I hope to come back to the country and at the very least head to Granada, apparently a very beautiful (and former capital) city.
A few people have asked r.e. the mailing address (teehee – the effectiveness of a good guilt trip) so here it is –
Bobbie Dawson
Expedition 08A
Raleigh International
Apartado Postal 17
Codigo Postal 7170
CATIE
Costa Rica
Hopefully will be able to update again but if not, look for me in 3 weeks…hope you´re all well, Bobbie
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