Granada, Nicaragua, 0 miles
We decided to stay in Granada an extra day to take a little breather and catch up with Adam. Not too much to report as that is how are day was. A nice breakfast in the morning at a little café, a walk through the town (a few times), meet up with Adam, walked down to the lakeside Malacon and all came to the conclusion that we were in a sort of ghost town as there are not many people here.
I’m guessing this town gets a ‘busy’ season, at least I hope, as it seems very nice and equipped to handle tourists, but there are just not that many. It has a nice little park/square surrounded by restaurants and beautiful hotels, but other than that and the walk to the lake, not much to do. Well, I shouldn’t say that, sitting in one of the typical wicker rockers in your courtyard is, as we noticed, a favorite past time to many of the folks in Granada. Almost every house has a big courtyard, and perched inside you can expect to see some old timer sitting in his wicker rocker, as if he has been there for centuries. I’m not sure what else the folks around here do, as the heat is enough to make you not want to move the entire day. Thankfully the lake nearby gives this town a nice gust of wind throughout the day just to keep you sane.
Our hotel is cheap, but definitely not the most comfortable and it never seems to cool down at night. Last night it was 90-95 degrees in our tent. We were hoping to find another lodging for this night, but looks like we’re here again!
Tomorrow is election day (for the president) so nobody will serve you alcohol, the entire country! Crazy place…even the tourists have to do without! Let’s just hope there aren’t any rioting tomorrow!!!
We’re off to the island in the middle of the lake tomorrow – early start!
I’m guessing this town gets a ‘busy’ season, at least I hope, as it seems very nice and equipped to handle tourists, but there are just not that many. It has a nice little park/square surrounded by restaurants and beautiful hotels, but other than that and the walk to the lake, not much to do. Well, I shouldn’t say that, sitting in one of the typical wicker rockers in your courtyard is, as we noticed, a favorite past time to many of the folks in Granada. Almost every house has a big courtyard, and perched inside you can expect to see some old timer sitting in his wicker rocker, as if he has been there for centuries. I’m not sure what else the folks around here do, as the heat is enough to make you not want to move the entire day. Thankfully the lake nearby gives this town a nice gust of wind throughout the day just to keep you sane.
Our hotel is cheap, but definitely not the most comfortable and it never seems to cool down at night. Last night it was 90-95 degrees in our tent. We were hoping to find another lodging for this night, but looks like we’re here again!
Tomorrow is election day (for the president) so nobody will serve you alcohol, the entire country! Crazy place…even the tourists have to do without! Let’s just hope there aren’t any rioting tomorrow!!!
We’re off to the island in the middle of the lake tomorrow – early start!
Election Day Propaganda
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Granada
The Nicaraguan experience: wicker chairs in a breezy courtyard
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A walk to the malacon
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