Nicaragua

Hello again! I have been back from Nicaragua for a while now. To tell the truth, I forgot to write about it. Anyways, it was a great trip. Two days after getting back from Panama, I got on a bus to Nicaragua. On the way there I saw huge windmills, and Lake Nicaragua, which contains not only volcanoes, but sharks. Just by driving by the lake, I could see MASSIVE volcanoes. I never saw a shark, but I can`t say I didn`t try. The next day we boated to various islands on the lake, and went on some tours of Granada. The following morning was the most exciting part of the trip. We went to ¨the mouth of hell¨ which happens to be an active volcano with craters, called Volcan Masaya. There were three craters, two of which merged into one gaping whole from which smoke, sand, and rocks are emitted. The other crater seemed a bit safer, until we got close. It is green, with trees and plants, but steep, and there is no form of railing. The edge of the path ends, and if you fall, you die. And, being the fool that I am, I ran around the edge on slippery paths. It was soooooo much fun! the entire trip to Nicaragua was filled with adventure, danger, and just fun. I almost forgot, when I was on the boat visiting islands, some monkeys boarded my boat!

Panama

I went to Panama last week, and had a great time. The bus trips were long, and crossing the border was anything but fun, but the trip was amazing. I went to Panama City, saw the buildings, went to an island, enjoyed the beaches, and saw the Panama Canal and its locks. The Panama Canal is huge, and awesome. It is great that I was able to see the linking point of two oceans. I also enjoyed eating junk food all week. The trip was amazing, and I have made so many memories and friends that will last a lifetime. Just being able to learn another leangauge, visit another country, become part of another culture, etc. is amazing, and I am greatful to be where I am, and to be learning what I am learning. And guess what. I am going to Nicarauga tomorrow!