Our stay in Granada is an opportunity to wink at our personal history. We were here, years ago, when early-on in our relationship, we seized every opportunity to travel together. We return to Granada thus with somewhat faded, but warm…
Last entry from Nicaragua ~ July, 2013
Finally coming out from under an “update embargo” due to the delicate nature of discussions with CO2 Bambu shareholders, creditors, customers, partners and employees, but FINALLY we can share what’s up. So what’s up is a fundamental move along our…
“Stray Dogs of Nicaragua” update
Here is an article just published on Peta’s work. Inspired in Granada: Peta Kaplan and The Dogs of Nicaragua by Louise Lakier ( April 11th, 2013 ) http://wanderlustandlipstick.com/blogs/globalsnapshots/2013/04/11/inspired-in-granada-peta-kaplan-and-the-dogs-of-nicaragua/ When interviewing Peta she shared a common conversation she has had…
Shani’s solo visit to Nicaragua.
We recently had the pleasure of a visit from Shani, who recently turned 16. (My sister Dina’s daughter, my niece.) She has been to Nicaragua once before, but this was her first time visiting solo, travelling alone. We all had an…
Lois and Steve visit us in Nicaragua
At “Los Patios” (Danish) hotel on our street. Convento San Francisco, around the corner from our house Waiting for the ferry to cross Lake Cocibolca to Ometepe Island. Visiting with Martjin and Hendrix at Totoco Eco Lodge, a role model…
Empty Nesters in Nicaragua: an Evolving Narrative
Five years ago when we first came to Nicaragua and purchased a falling apart house in the Granada historical district, one of our intentions was for this to also be an investment in our children’s future. Not so much a…
The Magic of Nicaragua
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”…
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…