Scott’s Adventures in Nicaragua
Independence Day Ceremony Parades in the Plaza
Like most countries in Central and South America, Nicaragua's independence was won from Spain. In some countries Spain held the field till the bitter end and there were fierce battles. In other countries, like Costa Rica, their power and control was more...
Drumbeats Neighborhood parade
I hear and follow the rhythms. This gathering, at a Calzada street intersection, is a neighborhood parade of girls in traditional dress, a brigade of drummers, a crowd following the action. This little group is practicing for a much larger extravaganza...
Bromelias in Mombacho Hiking the rain forest trail
Mombacho Volcano is only two thousand feet above sea level but it has a commanding presence. From the Vista Mombacho Apartments, as well as most places in Granada, you can see its summit with its halo of clouds, a reminder that we live on an active...
Fumeroles Mombacho Volcano
Nearing the end of our trail, Jose takes a side trek to show us fumeroles. At this spot, the Earth's breath is moist and hot. There is a steady updraft of steam in columns as if it was squeezing up between clenched teeth. If you believe in dragon's, you...
Don’t eat the red berry In the rain forest
It is always good to hear about red berries. Walking in this rain forest we are truly in a different world within our world, surrounded by green, the smell of decomposing plant life, the sounds of unseen animals. The city, though not far away, is...
Mombacho Volcano a mile and a half hike
The last time Mombacho erupted was in the 1500's. It is a strato volcano and deposited lava in its last explosion for miles around its base. The rich volcanic soil around the volcano is a bonanza for coffee, rice, and bean plantations that cover the...
Mario’s History Lesson From the 1500's
Abdallah Tours is on Calle Calzada. They offer tours at the same price most other tour companies do but having an English speaking guide is always desirable. Mario, our guide for the Granada Islands tour, knows his subjects and studies while we sight...
Monkey Business-Nicaragua Don't Feed the Monkey's
" We aren't to feed the monkey's, " Mario warns, much to the dismay of my fellow tour boat passengers. " Monkey's are loco.....If you knew what I know you wouldn't want to get close to them. " Our boat stops at Monkey Island and several of the small...
Boat Tour Two in the afternoon till Six
Lake Nicaragua is in the top five largest lakes in the world and has enough water to keep Central America hydrated for hundreds of years if the tap turns off. Mario, our tour guide, brings out his map and shows us where the new Panama Canal is going to...
Nino Baseball Lion's Club baseball park in Granada, Nicaragua
Baseball is played much the same everywhere it is played. The rules are the same. The setup of the bases and equipment is much the same. The length of the game can extend in close games, be called off because of weather, or the daylight left in the empty...
Baseball at the Lion’s Park Saturday morning in Granada
When growing up, baseball was the national sport of the United States. We had the New York Yankees, a multi World Series winning team with a barn full of horses like Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Whitey Ford, Yogi Berra, Coach Casey Stengel and many others....
Parade Practice Following the drumbeat
My Mombacho apartment is a few blocks from a neighborhood school attended by kids in uniform, carrying backpacks. They learn reading and math in the morning. In the afternoon, they assemble in the street in front of their school and little drummer boys...
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