Tag Archives: Leon Nicaragua

Dipping below the surface…

By Betsy | Published: February 6, 2010
…of the culture, that is. The toughest part about being tourists is the way in which we´re set apart. Skimming around like waterbugs on a pond, unable to dive into the whole world unfolding beneath us. This morning, helping Doña Ana stir the pot of Indio Viejo ( a fragrant local stew [...]
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Young city, hot city: Leon

By Betsy | Published: January 23, 2010
The heat. Even the minutes feel sticky, each glued to the one before it. We moved slowly today, acclimating, washing off the gritty hustle of yesterday´s travel. Our hostel is airy and lush, with brilliantly painted walls and a courtyard shaded with lime and mango trees. The other folks staying here are all less [...]
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