![]() He mentioned that there are hired garbage pickers who clean all the garbage up. I was offended (really) and asked him why he did that. The small talk was going well until the man I was talking with threw his plastic bag on the floor. It put your preconceived notions out the door. I have a genuine interest in knowing about their lives. I always try and take it upon myself to talk with the locals so as not to appear like I am ignorant of them. As I was guarding the stuff, I took it upon myself to take some pictures and talk with the store workers. This was probably good, as I am not good at bartering prices as a foreigner and do not know compatible prices. I also guarded the stuff while the others went on shopping. I was the go to person who fetched lists and other things from the car. I was hoping to look for a dress to wear to the 15th birthday celebrations and 15th house anniversary this May, but there was no time. ![]() ![]() For many, this is the first time looking up a Bible passage on their own and reflecting on what THEY think it means.length of your arm. It was as if we entered into a hole and once inside, found a city, complete with tiled flored stores and florescent lights the They just want to get your attention so you will buy at their store. I was called upon, dubbed chele (white skinned person), and asked what I was looking for. I was grateful to have been with Tia Marciela and Tia Marta, as they were locals used to this place. Just parking and finding our way through the maze of vendors was complicated enough! We had a full list of clothing and hygene products to buy and only 3 hours to do so. Mercado Oriental is a busy and dangerous market where there is a lot of action. Helping the directors wife do some shopping for the kids, we stopped in Mercado Oriental, one of the busiest markets in all of Managua. But, the trip took a turn into Managua first.Ĭasa Padre Wassonoffice where there was good food, air conditioning, fast internet, and purified water, I was ready to trek to some more places. Plus, they are really fun to hang out with. I had to spend some time in the office and also head over to the home near Jinotepe, to profile the kids there. Although the city itself is not pretty and the ride there is not so fun, I decided that it was better not to have regret. I decided it would be a good time to visit Bluefields, where I have a few connections. In these last moments, I have been trying to really tune into life here, to take it all in, as I know that in an instant, it will all be gone. ![]() That’s all I have left of my time with the beautiful children on my tropical island of Ometepe. Sit back, relax, and enjoy learning about Nicaragua's best kept secret: Bluefields. The entry was written at the time, in early May. With the pulvo, I need my glassesAlthough I am posting this entry a few weeks after being back in the United States, I still feel it is important to share with the travel blogger world my reflections and experiences. ![]()
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