Yoga’s philosophical underpinning includes the belief that if you set your intentions clearly, universal forces will line up lifes’ cards and make clear intentions into reality. Such is the case for us yet again in Nicaragua. We say “yet again”…
Nicaragua: where Impact investors meet Impact entrepreneurs
There is a veritable shift occurring in the world of venture capital and investment. A new class of investor is emerging that puts a premium on not only achieveing financial returns, but also selecting their investment targets with a view…
Nicaragua: An eco revolution unfolding in the RAAN. One house at a time!
CO2 Bambu has reached another milestone in it’s effort to…
US military invasion of Nicaragua?
It seemed all of a sudden like a scene out of the Middle East. Hundreds of US Navy and Airforce personnel in uniform walking around town in San Jan del Sur. An invasion? Yet, they were unarmed… and we were…
Update on Top Chef Granada, Nicaragua ~ the family gastronomic duel heats up
Two more Top Chef Granada, gastronomic challenges have been posted on You Tube. Check out the culinary face off and let us know what you think… Episode #2: “pasta, pasta, pasta” – Contestants are Chef Adam, Chef Oren and Chef…
DAY 4: Launching bamboo reforestation in Haiti
The longest journeys start with the first step. So it was that today, we took a first step toward what we hope will be a successful initiative to launch bamboo reforestation in Haiti. CO2 Bambu’s strategy is to launch Guadua…
Day 3: bamboo workshop
Today I drive with Regine to attend Kevins workshop on building with bamboo that he is offering for NGOs and anyone else interested. Kevin is a specialist in building with natural…
Day 2: Haiti by motorbike
Ben has his first set of meetings here, starting with the green architect, Regine. She has “won” a fairly large contract, which she and Ben initiated almost 6 months ago, after his first trip. It is funded by a German…