The past few days we have been occupied in the beautiful, complicated country of Nicaragua. Noticeably less touristy and much more impoverished than our previous destinations, the towns we have stayed in offer a unique indigenous charm. Since last Wednesday, the two of us have traveled to the colonial city of Granada and through the volcanic island of Ometepe. With limited running water, shotty electricity, and the rocky, unpaved roads, I have felt humbled and blessed to appreciate these things so coveted within remote pueblos throughout Nicaragua.
During our stay on Ometepe, I was thrilled to learn about the heavy presence of Peace Corps in the country, and fortunate to spend some time learning about a few of their lives. We met three volunteers coming to the end of their two year service term. They were all English teachers living in the areas surrounding the large lake. Gaining insight on the political corruption in Nicaragua, it seems many of us take peaceful fair elections for granted. In this country, much of a persons economic fate is dependent on their activity in the far leftist, currently-ruling political group, the Sandinistas. Walking around and seeing election propaganda and posters advocating peaceful elections shows a glimpse of the country's current events.
The lack of infrastructure in most pueblos also restricts wifi access. This is the first solid access to Internet in a few days. Photos of Nicaragua to come soon!
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