Sunday, November 10, 2013

Nicaragua


We had the great fortune of a week long trip to Nicaragua. We stayed in Granada for 3 days then San Juan del Sur for 4 days. 


Grasshopper made from reeds

Steven eating termites (on purpose)


Volcan Masaya. Here you can see the crater


Walking around the crater

Masaya markets

Belltower view over Granada. We could even ring the bell. 

Mombacho volcano is in the background.

Lake Masaya at Catarina viewpoint, Mirador.

Early morning on our balcony.


Rainbow over the cathedral. This was the view from our balcony.

Courtyard pool at the hotel.


Carriage ride around the city.


Ometepe Island with one active and one extinct volcano. 

Where the old ferry boats used to dock during the trans-Nicaragua trip from NY to SF

Thomas meeting the papagayo

Bridge into San Juan del Sur

walking into town


Our favorite park - we went three days straight!


Jesus of the Misericordia looking over the city and bay




Casa del Soul

vines that remind me of hearts :)

Sleepy baby on our hike.

Finding the hidden rock beach

View from our balcony

best place to nap

hidden beach

someone was tired of selfies


First trip to the Pacific ocean1








Sunset beginning at Casa del Soul


Sunset on the beach

Meet our friendly howler monkey who came to wake us up. 

Mama Olive Ridley turtle going back to the ocean after laying her eggs

Newly hatched baby we were able to release. I named her Sabre. 


Mama laying her eggs