NICARAGUA       Jan, 2003

We crossed into Nicaragua from Costa Rica, arriving just before sunset.  After a night on the coast, we entered Granada for a few days


View of Volcano Concepcion before sunset, just over the Nicaragua border

 


Chris & Simi, cheerfully pushing their big Africa Twin off the road after a puncture

 


A typical street in colonial Granada


Granada, in front of the main plaza


Fountain in the plaza


More colonial buildings behind the main plaza

 

After Granada, we turned back south to the Isla Ometepe -- the largest island in a fresh water lake. 


View from the port at San Jorge to the Isla Ometepe, and the Volcano Concepcion

 


Bike parking while we wait for the ferry


The vehicle ferry was only large enough to carry 2 trucks and a couple of bikes


We had to stay near the bikes, to help hold them steady


Off the main tourist trail, on Isla Ometepe

 

Isla Ometepe was so wonderful, we ended up staying longer then expected! The Hacienda Merida, on the south west shore of the island, was a R&R paradise


Our first sunset from the pier at Hacienda Merida

 


Same sunset, different view


Our second sunset, and things are looking better


The Gringos, checking out the locals and waiting for sunset


Local boys fishing, and checking out the Gringos


Adventure motorcyclists exploring Monkey Island


Yes, that's a cappuccino monkey on the rocks


Heading into the river, just before sunset

 


A little bird watching -- we saw plenty, but no good photos.


Chilling out for our 4th sunset


John and Annet


Chris and John find a way to kayak back to the Hacienda, without having to paddle!


Not a bad finish to the day

 

Our last days in Nicaragua, we went to the Volcano Masaya, where we met another overlander, Ed


First, you look out over the crater at Volcano Masaya


Then you look down into her throat -- the volcanic fumes can rapidly give you a headache


We met Ed -- www.EdsGoneSouth.com -- and we're going North!


Hey Ed, nice bike, nice panniers, nice sticker!


Ed is a kindred spirit, and an instant friend -- Bueno Suerte Amigo!


Iguana Crossing


One of many local grain-filling facilities we passed in Nicaragua

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We thought we would only be in Nicaragua for transit purposes to Honduras, and ended up staying longer then expected.   That's the nice thing about low expectations, we're generally pleasantly surprised!

 

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