Granada, a Colonial Gem
Usually when I get to a town I am exhausted when I arrive. I suspect there is a look of desperation in my eyes that hotel owners can easily see. I generally take the first place who’s threshold I actually cross (yes, I have some loose criteria for getting me in the door). But upon arrival in granada, fortified by air-conditioning and tim’s entertaining stories, I actually check out 3 places before I settle on hospidaje cocibolca for $12/nt – private room and bathroom, nice bed, etc.
it was nearly evening so I just wandered around granada, getting my bearings and soaking in the lovely colonial atmosphere before getting a beer with chips and salsa (real salsa!) at a Mexican restaurant (oh glorious Mexican food!). the beer made me sleepy so I went back to the room to work on my photos/nap for a bit before emerging to get a snack before calling it a night. I found a nice wine bar on the square and ordered some hummus and wine. On my way back to the hostel I sat and watched a game of street soccer, with prone bikes and lampposts as goals. I’m really looking forward to exploring granada more and enjoying diverse foods, good photography opportunities, and whatever else I can rustle up.
Tags: central america, granada, Nicaragua, Travel
Peggy Rehm
January 26th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
Hey! Just found your blog.nrI was in Granada for 2 months. One thing you have to do is visit Cafe Nuit, the local nightclub, it’s a real Nicaraguan experience (with the odd American thrown in). It’s up near the Bearded Monkey. Also, Tercer Ojo, best restaurant ever!!nrHave fun,nrClaire
January 27th, 2008 at 11:00 am
thanks!! i’ll check it out! also – if anyone has leon tips i’m gathering those, too 🙂