Back in Nicaragua!

Thursday - We arrived in Managua and were greeted by Juan and the new intern from Geneseo, Bethany. We had a delicious Nicaraguan dinner complete with rice, beans, fried cheese, and my favorites, jamaica juice and plantains. Then it was off to the hotel - a comfortable place with a very hospitable staff. 

Friday - We started off with a delicious breakfast at the hotel with fresh juice and coffee. Then it was off to a walking tour of the old part of Managua where the government buildings used to be. An earthquake in the 70s caused major damage to the buildings, and the government decided to move the city center to the other side of town. 

After exchanging some money and stopping at the supermarket, we began the 2-hour drive to El Sauce. Here ae some scenes from our van. 

We arrived in El Sauce to meet our host families and have lunch. Deyanira, my host mother, and her two sons, Alejandro and Sandro, were very welcoming and eager to meet me. We had an orientation meeting and got a short tour of El Sauce followed by a delicious dinner prepared by Sarita (the host mom I stayed with in August). It was nice to see people I had connected with during my last two trips as well as meet new people in the community. 

These are two of the three pets where I am staying and the two boys playing a new game they just got.