Places to Go & Things to See
Staircase Merced Church Granada
I look for the little white sandwich sign in front of the Merced church that tells me it is open. When I see that sign, I pay thirty Cordova's to climb a narrow circular staircase to the highest points in the Tower and snap photos of Granada from the...
El Gato Negro Coffeehouse Bookstore and Roasting Company
The only thing missing is the black cat this coffeehouse is named for. I look in a wicker chair by the front door for a curled feline with its tail wrapped around its contracted paws. I look on top of the nearest bookshelf where wind funnels through an...
Maderas Beach going to the surf
The best surf is not in San Juan Del Sur. To reach any one of the best surfing spots north and south of SJDS you have to take a shuttle. For modest dollars, you load into trucks, jeeps, vans, and are driven through back country, down winding dirt paths...
Landing in San Juan Del Sur planting a flag
It is probable that some Spanish conquistador planted a flag on this beach, had a prayer said by the priest on the expedition, and had to pull a sword and fight locals who didn't like the intrusion. San Juan Del Sur is a most popular place, a party town,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Painting on a Cathedral Ceiling Work in Progress
Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral is also called the Granada Cathedral. The church dominates the main plaza of Granada, Nicaragua and was begun in the 1500's when the city was being colonized by Spanish conquerors. The church still serves the community...
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