Today we traveled from a hotel in Managua to the oasis hostel in Granada. From there we got settled in and went out for a bite to eat at the Grill House. Afterward we went out on Lake Nicaragua, which contains 365 islands, which we learned were typically privately owned island. One family owns three separate islands including one that’s value is 3 million dollars for 17 bedrooms and its own private gym. Islands were extremely cheap for our standards. One island was called the Monkey Island for a very self-explanatory reason, it contained monkeys. We even had the pleasure of welcoming a mother with her baby. It was very difficult to shoo the monkey off the boat, due to her entertainment with our backpacks and looking for our food. It wasn’t until another boat came up and took the monkeys off of our hands. As we returned home and the day came to an end we ate our dinner at a restaurant.
The country is unlike anything seen in the U.S. Its appearance is much like Mexico but also different in others. There are stray dogs everywhere and they seem to be at every turn off the city. The city is always busy, even in its sounds. Loud music is heard everywhere and on the side of every street vendors trying to sell you their product. Even though few people own cars. those who do always seem to be rushing to get somewhere. Having a blast check back tomorrow to see how we play in our first Nicaraguan baseball game.
- Brendan
Yesterday, 4 of us played a quick game of 4 v 4 soccer outdoors vs local Nicaraguan high schoolers, very cool experience. Sadly, they beat us 5-2.
-Zach
Some photos from the trip so far...
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| The crew |
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| Believe it or not this isn't Ben, it's Lucy the monkey. |
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| Putting in work at El Coco today. |
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| Mixing up cement Nicaraguan style. |
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