Whilst volunteering at La Biosfera, the annual Hipico parade took place in nearby Jinotega. Traditionally, the wealthy folk bring their best horses to town, which they have trained to dance! Yes, seriously, here’s an example. There are some photos up too, including quite a few other adventures in Nicaragua. Note: if you can’t see the video, go to [...]

I left you last in Leon, Nicaragua’s second city and former capital. It’s a nice city, despite the overwhelming heat. I have also visited many of Nicaragua´s other cities: Masaya, Granada and Managua…

The last, Managua, the country’s capital, is rather shabby. It doesn’t really have a centre after much of the town was destroyed in earthquakes. The Malecón, on the banks of Largo Managua, is a collection of loud, crappy-looking bars backing onto a piece of wasteland and then the state buildings. I managed one night, then had to get out… into the countryside.

After an 11 hour ferry ride sleeping on a makeshift bed of life vests in an icily air-conditioned room, one does not want to be told that all onward boats are already full. One was. And one went to catch the bus instead, which went at least most of the way to one’s destination, El [...]

Hi folks! Sorry it’s been a few weeks since my last post. I’ve been so busy travelling and gathering new experiences, I haven’t had time to share them. Besides, I’ve been off in some pretty remote places where the word “internet” is greeted with a creased brow and puzzled expression. However, after three weeks in [...]