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Wednesday, April 9th, 2008 
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Time in Nicaragua coming to an end
Thursday, April 3rd, 2008As we enter the final days of life on this last phase of Raleigh the ´interesting factor´ has risen to an exceptionally high level of standard. Overall, life in La Fortuna has involved a cast of interesting characters quite out of their comfort zones in this phase – in turn, this has resulted in both individual and group behaviours and attitudes that are high-strung and also quite discouraged and frustrated. A few animal related ´events´ have unfolded over the past week. Most bizarre, and personal, has been the invasion of the worms…torsolas/botfly worms to be exact. Here is a description: [read on]
Duped by the Nicaraguan bus system once again!
Thursday, April 3rd, 2008
I have had an interesting introduction and orientation to the Nicaraguan bus-system this phase. Last travel blog entry saw me in the small town of Yali, which we almost did not get out of later that afternoon...After spending the day ... [Continue reading this entry]
No phones but random internet access…
Sunday, March 23rd, 2008
It will never cease to amaze me how, on average, 80% of the small towns in Costa Rica and Nicaragua do not have a working phone - but there are random internet spots. Hmph?! Not sure whether this speaks to ... [Continue reading this entry]
Ah, g´day Nicaragua!
Thursday, March 20th, 2008
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 ... [Continue reading this entry]
have emerged from the jungle
Monday, March 17th, 2008
I have returned to Costa Rican civilization after spending the past 3 weeks in a Jungle Paradise. It really hit me on the last morning when I woke up, yet again, outside, in my hammock, to the sound of the ... [Continue reading this entry]
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