We're back at Lazybones hostal & I'm scarfing down some sweet, fluffy, and ever so crsipy pancakes. This is something that I find generally tastier here. Maybe they use a different flour and definitely more butter/oil. Either way, I'm absoulutely thrilled to have them with a fresh fruit salad of pinapple, watermelon, cantelope, and papaya. All for $50 cordobas (roughly US$1.50).
The beach was amazing, duh! The wave breaks were insane at times & a little frightening! We rented a boogie, but the waves were a bit too trecherous for me. Gary got mashed & might be feeling it tomorrow.
All the hostal on the beach were full or the price was too high, so we decided to catch a taxi back to the city about sunset. Wish we could've watched that burning spear set behind the waves, but that may have been the last taxi back, so didn't want to take our chances. Sleeping on the beach is not safe or very healthy.
Our premature return gave us time to explore Leon some more. It's over-cast skies today, so not as hot as usual. Hoping to get some pool time in, plus there's free internet and intl' calls! Yippee!
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Leon 6/21
Sitting on the bus, waiting for it to roll forward into fresher, saltier air. Leon is quiet possibly the hottest place I've been. Lots of beautiful churches, archetecture, and the people are friendly.
Stayed at a quiet hostal last night (hostal lazybones), had some decent pizza and watched the new M. Night Shaymalon flick- The Happening. A thought-provoking movie about nature's war-tactics.
There's a hostal at Poneloya that's right on the beach for cheap with a bar/resturant. Don't feel like drinking, but always like to have options.
Hoping to see more of Leon in the daylight, so maybe on the way back we'll spend some time.
Stayed at a quiet hostal last night (hostal lazybones), had some decent pizza and watched the new M. Night Shaymalon flick- The Happening. A thought-provoking movie about nature's war-tactics.
There's a hostal at Poneloya that's right on the beach for cheap with a bar/resturant. Don't feel like drinking, but always like to have options.
Hoping to see more of Leon in the daylight, so maybe on the way back we'll spend some time.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Okay, I've been in Central America for 6 days now and haven't posted a thing!
I am now in San Marcos, Nicaragua. I flew into San Jose, Costa Rica on the 11th and spent a few days at a hostel there. I was a little worried, traveling sola with all that luggage (2-50lb bags, 40lb backpack & laptop), but I made it here, no problems. I had an 8 hr bus ride from CR to NI, but it went quickly. It was a nicer bus line (Tica) with AC, movies, and coffee!
I met a surprisingly intelligent and nice surfer from Britain, who we will meet up with once we get to the beach. I can't wait to learn how to surf! I need some action in the water, since I'm missing out on all that whitewater back home.
Border check was a bitch, but had some help with my bags, so not too bad. Made it to Jinotepe and had to get off. Got a taxi to San Marcos (6km) for only 40 cordobas ($2). A good price with all those bags, and we didn't pick up anyone else on the way.
I got to the San Marcos house, where I met Gary to unload my things and headed to Cafe Negro for dinner. The last time I was at Cafe Negro, there was a huge bar fight and I had to hide out, but they have delicious food, so that's not gonna keep me away! This time the food was not as tasty as i remember, maybe next time.
We're just gonna lay-low at the house tonight and relax. It's been non-stop since I arrived and in need of some down-time.
I am now in San Marcos, Nicaragua. I flew into San Jose, Costa Rica on the 11th and spent a few days at a hostel there. I was a little worried, traveling sola with all that luggage (2-50lb bags, 40lb backpack & laptop), but I made it here, no problems. I had an 8 hr bus ride from CR to NI, but it went quickly. It was a nicer bus line (Tica) with AC, movies, and coffee!
I met a surprisingly intelligent and nice surfer from Britain, who we will meet up with once we get to the beach. I can't wait to learn how to surf! I need some action in the water, since I'm missing out on all that whitewater back home.
Border check was a bitch, but had some help with my bags, so not too bad. Made it to Jinotepe and had to get off. Got a taxi to San Marcos (6km) for only 40 cordobas ($2). A good price with all those bags, and we didn't pick up anyone else on the way.
I got to the San Marcos house, where I met Gary to unload my things and headed to Cafe Negro for dinner. The last time I was at Cafe Negro, there was a huge bar fight and I had to hide out, but they have delicious food, so that's not gonna keep me away! This time the food was not as tasty as i remember, maybe next time.
We're just gonna lay-low at the house tonight and relax. It's been non-stop since I arrived and in need of some down-time.
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