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Dog-gone tired!

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Dog-gone tired!

Old Ranger was really tired after a night of vigilence in Barrio Los Pescadores in Managua, Nicaragua.

‘Ranger’ estuvo bien cansado después de una noche de vigilancia en el Barrio Los Pescadores en Managua, Nicaragua.

All roads lead home….

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All roads lead home….

Nicaraguan artwork and paintings are generally quite good.  I like this one, that was hanging on somebody’s wall in Campo Bruce, Managua.  What I couldn’t figure out was the road situation.  Oh well…all roads lead home I suppose.

El arte y pintura en Nicaragua suele ser muy bueno.  Me gustó esta pintura que encontré colgada en la pared de una casa en Campo Bruce, Managua.  Lo que no pude resolver son los caminos.  Pues…creo que todos los caminos llevan a casa, por lo visto.

Brigade 2008 i Ciudad Sandino
Brigade 2008 i Ciudad Sandino (Photo credit: svengaarn)
Parque central, Jinotega
Parque central, Jinotega (Photo credit: svengaarn)

Deep-sea fishing

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Deep-sea fishing
English: SAN JUAN DEL SUR, Nicaragua (June 21,...
English: SAN JUAN DEL SUR, Nicaragua (June 21, 2011) The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) is anchored off the coast of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, its fifth country stop of Continuing Promise 2011. Continuing Promise is a five-month humanitarian assistance mission to the Caribbean, Central and South America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kasey Close/Released) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

If you go to San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, there is a large variety of outdoor activities available.  Many have been amazed by the deep sea fishing or the excellente surfing available throughout the southwest zone of Nicaragua.

There are a lot of options.  Here are some typical prices and offerings although you should be able to barter locally, especially in low season.

El viaje del ron – La Prensa

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From Evernote:

El viaje del ron – La Prensa

Clipped from: http://www.laprensa.com.ni/2012/11/04/seccion-domingo/122447-viaje-ron


Por: Róger Almanza
Frente al coloso San Cristóbal, en el municipio de Chichigalpa, Chinandega, uno de los secretos mejor guardados se esconde en amplias bodegas. Una a una encierran tras enormes puertas de madera centenares de toneles, todos llenos de ron.
Hoy abren sus puertas y comparten el secreto de uno de los rones más destacados del mundo. Su historia está dispuesta a los visitantes.
Una hora y media de recorrido pasea al visitante por campos verdosos donde sobresalen más allá de las palmeras las imponentes bodegas ansiosas por ser abiertas.
El viaje inicia en la nombrada Estación Chichigalpa, donde el visitante tiene la oportunidad de conocer la locomotora número cinco que desde 1890 era utilizada para trasladar la caña de azúcar al ingenio.
El antiguo cine Adela cuenta un poco la historia del Ingenio y de la marca Flor de Caña. Aquí aún perdura la cámara que reproducía las películas para entretenimiento de los empleados.
Una bodega de lujo es mantenida con celoso cuidado en el lugar. Se trata de la reserva de la familia, aquí, rones de hace varias décadas reposan para un día salir en estéticas botellas y recorrer el mundo.
El visitante podrá conocer de las propias manos de los artesanos el armado de los toneles que guardan el ron por varios años, para luego llegar hasta la bodega más importante del lugar, Slow Aged, aquí se envejecen genuinamente los rones. En este espacio las fotografías están prohibidas por razones de seguridad.
Finalmente, el museo Flor de Caña se abre a los visitantes para mostrar la colección privada de la empresa Flor de Caña desde sus inicios.
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Camarones<...>Shrimp

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Camarones<...>Shrimp

Disfruté de un almuerzo increíble este medio día en el barrio Riguero de Managua, Nicaragua.  Mirá a estos camarones tan bellos, empanizados y luego con aquella salsa de mantequilla, ajo y perejil.  Muchos no saben qué tan buenos son los mariscos de Nicaragua y no hace falta ir a un restaurante para probar los mejores – muchos locales son expertos.  Estos camarones vinieron del lado de El Viejo, Chinandega, lugar famoso por sus granjas de camarones.

I enjoyed an incredible lunch this noon in El Riguero, Managua, Nicaragua.  Look at those wonderful shrimp, breaded and then served with a garlic and butter sauce that was off the charts.  Many might not know just how good the seafood in Nicaragua is and you don’t have to go to a restaurant to get it – many locals are experts!  These shrimp came from the Chinadenga/El Viejo area of Nicaragua, famous for its shrimp farms.

Pulpería<...>Licorería

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Pulpería<...>Licorería

La foto lo dice todo…en la pared de esta pulpería en Campo Bruce, Managua.

This picture says it all, outside this little store in Campo Bruce, Managua.

Killer bus

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Killer bus

Public transport just got a little bit more dangerous in Managua, Nicaragua.  Do not get too close to this bus!

El transporte público acaba de hacerse más peligroso en Managua, Nicaragua.  No te acerqués demasiado a este bus!

Lazy dog

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Lazy dog

Why Nicaragua is a great vacation option? – CNN iReport

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Why Nicaragua is a great vacation option?

By NICATOURISM  |  Posted May 2, 2012  |  Managua
Over the last 5 years tourism has given a huge jump in Nicaragua. Last year with a record of 1 million tourists. So why is Nicaragua your vacation option? It’s Simple!

It has very nice beaches like San Juan del Sur or Monteliamar. It has beautiful crystal waters on its caribbean islands like Corn Island. It has the oldest city in America “Granada” which has a unique colonial style where you can enjoy eating or walking. It has various cultural markets like the market in Masaya.

It has National Parks like Masaya Volcano which is an active volcano. It has fun activities like visiting Lake Nicaragua. You can also stay at beach resorts like Barcelo Hotels & Resorts at Montelimar Beach.

You can also go to the Mombacho Volcano Canopy or visit the Chocoyero reserve which has many types of birds. You can also visit Leon, which is another colonial city just 2 hours away from the capital.

For the kids, you can visit Selva Negra which is a small place to stay at Matagalpa which is 2 hours away from Managua. In Selva Negra, your kids can explore the mountain, the paths and have some fun horseriding. The weather in Central-North Nicaragua is primarily cool, in everywhere else it’s really hot.

Some great places to stay if you want great beaches and small but interesting towns are:

-Morgan’s Rock (nearby San Juan del Sur)
-Pelican Eyes (San Juan del Sur)
-Seaside Mariana
-Grand Pacifica
-Rancho Santana (Rivas)
-Guacalito (unfinished) (will be a World Class Hotel)
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If you would like to visit Corn Island
you can stay at Arenas Beach which is the best hotel at the island, just a few hours away in airplane from the capital. Corn Island offers scuba diving, delicious seafood and fun for the little ones in it’s crystalline waters.

SO THIS IS WHY U SHOULD VISIT NICARAGUA!

2 Places to Retire Well on a Small Budget – Yahoo! Finance

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2 Places to Retire Well on a Small Budget – Yahoo! Finance

2 Places to Retire Well on a Small Budget

By Kathleen Peddicord | U.S.News & World Report LP – Fri, Oct 5, 2012 4:24 PM EDT.

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    Yahoo! Finance/Thinkstock – Cuenca is located high in the Andes, at 8,200 feet above sea level (2,500 meters). Thanks to its elevation, it offers spring-like weather year-round.

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The most compelling reason to think about retiring overseas is the cost of living. Whatever your budget for retirement, it will stretch much further in many places around the world than it will in the U.S. If your retirement budget is very small, retiring overseas can be the secret to shifting your retirement from a cause for worry to an exciting adventure.
When considering the world’s best options for where to retire well on a very limited retirement budget, two cities jump out immediately: Cuenca, Ecuador, and Granada, Nicaragua.
Both Cuenca and Granada are beautiful and authentic Spanish colonial cities, founded in the 1500s. In both cases the cost of living is about as low as you’ll find anywhere. You can get by frugally on much less than $1,200 per month. In fact, it’s possible to live in both of these interesting cities on a budget of as little as $800 or $900 per month. For a more comfortable lifestyle by North American standards, estimate around $1,500 a month or so.
Granada, Nicaragua (Thinkstock)Real estate in both cities is well under the magic $1,000 per square meter mark, putting both these cities in “bargain basement” territory if you’re interested in purchasing your own retirement residence. Real estate transaction costs in both places are low, as well.
Both cities are in third world countries, meaning a lifestyle with all the attendant institutional inefficiencies, corruption, and less-than-perfect infrastructure. On the other hand, living in either Nicaragua or Ecuador, you’d also enjoy low levels of government intrusion, low taxes, and few rules and regulations.
Both Cuenca and Granada are home to sizeable, thriving expat communities of North Americans. The expat-retiree community is bigger in Cuenca than in smaller Granada, but the ratio of expats to locals is about the same in both cities. And residency is easy to establish in both countries, with low income and investment requirements.
Access to the U.S. is relatively easy from both places, and both cities offer good connections to U.S. hubs. Cuenca has an international airport conveniently located right in town, but virtually all flights to the U.S. connect through Quito or Guayaquil, making the total flight time to Miami about four hours. Granada is served by the Managua airport, about one hour away. Flight time from Managua to Miami is about two hours.
However, in some ways, these affordable retirement locales are also very different. Cuenca, a big city of more than 400,000 people, has more than four times the population of Granada. Cuenca has the edge for big city amenities including theater, nightlife, and restaurants. It also has a new, upscale shopping mall and many options for modern health care facilities.
Granada, by comparison, is more of a small town. The community here, including the expat community, is close-knit. Everyone seems to know everyone.
Cuenca is located high in the Andes, at 8,200 feet above sea level (2,500 meters). Thanks to its elevation, it offers spring-like weather year-round, with highs rarely above the mid-70s and little seasonal variation. Granada, on the other hand, is at sea level, meaning it’s warm all the time, with highs in the 80s to low 90s year-round.
Granada is on the shores of one of the world’s largest lakes, with swimming and boating opportunities close at hand. It’s even possible to purchase your own private lake island. Nicaragua’s beautiful Pacific beaches are less than two hours away. In Cuenca, the nearest beaches are almost three hours away, in Machala, and the nearest nice beach is more than four hours away, in Playas or Salinas.
Shopping for real estate in both of these cities is a straightforward process and even a pleasure. There’s lots of interesting and appealing inventory available at reasonable prices. Granada, however, is the better choice if you’re interested in acquiring a traditional Spanish colonial-style home. A great number of these are available for low and negotiable prices in the wake of the downturn this country’s property market has experienced over the past few years. Granada’s Spanish colonial houses feature center courtyards that are typically open-air and often contain swimming pools. These houses also tend to be fairly small, making them ideal for a couple of retirees or a small family.
Cuenca has colonials, too, but they tend to be larger and expensive. Many are old homes built for large families, 700 square meters or larger, and more than the typical retired couple needs or wants. On the other hand, Cuenca offers a much greater selection of new-construction properties. This city boasts a huge selection of modern condos at reasonable prices. Retired here, you could enjoy the old world character of the historic center, but live in a modern house or condo in first world comfort as near as a few blocks away.
Kathleen Peddicord is the founder of the Live and Invest Overseas publishing group. With more than 25 years experience covering this beat, Kathleen reports daily on current opportunities for living, retiring, and investing overseas in her free e-letter. Her book, How To Retire Overseas–Everything You Need To Know To Live Well Abroad For Less, was recently released by Penguin Books.



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