Spirit Talks
Pigeon Party Early morning SJDS
The last pigeon conference I crashed was in San Sebastian Park, Cuenca, Ecuador. Walking through these San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua pigeons, a few take flight as I move into their ranks, but most continue eating scraps thrown out by the restaurant's...
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...
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...
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...
Iglesia La Merced from the tower you can see the city
Taking a different way to the Plaza, there appears another Catholic church, one of fifteen in Granada. This place of worship is unique for its grizzled exterior that looks older than history, and people are standing way up in a church bell tower taking...
Joy Ride – Granada, Nicaragua Lake Nicaragua Park in Granada, Nicaragua
Early in the morning no one is about except tourists with cameras, construction workers getting a jump on the sun, security guards walking to work talking on their cell phones, vendors loading little carts with bananas, potatoes and pineapples for a day...
Masaya Volcano Peering into the Abyss
Nicaragua is home to 27 volcanoes. Some shoot ash and gas into the air while others are a seething cauldron of molten lava. Masaya is a thirty minute drive from Granada and much closer to Managua, the capital city of Nicaragua. It erupted most...
Found Key Rio Rancho Golf Course
We return our golf cart. The cart jockey is a tiny man wearing shorts, tennis shoes with big socks, a blue faded ball cap. There are four carts ahead of ours that he has to clean, toss trash, wipe down seats, check gas, and inspect. We use golf carts...
It’s Five o’Clock somewhere Pier 19 at 7:00 a.m.
At seven in the morning, you show yourself down several hallways into the restaurant. Giovanni or one of the girls gets a pot of coffee and a full cup to me when they see me. When the wind blows I can feel the entire pier swing its hips like a drunk hula...
Sea Turtle Rescue Center South Padre Island Drive
Sea turtles can grow to five hundred pounds and range widely over the world's oceans. They mysteriously return to lay eggs on the same beach where they were born and man has been one of their biggest enemies since their meat is tasty, their shells can be...
Sandcastle Art Mermaid and Dolphin
Sand is the most common material on the beach. While we walk on it, draw initials or hearts with arrows through them, there are those who use sand to sculpt fantastic visions. Outside Pier 19 in South Padre Island there is a sand sculpture. There is sand...
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