Corn Islands, Nicaragua
Feliz ano neuvo, amigos!
Am on Little Corn Island....Wow! This place is gorgeous. I'm staying in a bamboo hut on the beach. Gorgeous tourquoise waters abound. I'm on the windward side of the island, so it's breazy, which is nice. The place I'm at, Gracie's, is very cool. There are a bunch of huts that are painted funky rasta colors and she's got cool shells and coral hanging from everyone's patio. Hammocks abound. For $7 US I've been eating lobster and shrimp. My room is $10. Power comes on in the evening, usually between 5 - 10pm. Water is usually available in the day only, although New Years Eve I took a bucket shower. I was impressed with how well it worked.
Met some really cool people and celebrated New Years with them. We had dinner at a delicious Cuban restaurant and they brought champagne from the mainland.
I'm right now at a swanky hotel, just down the beach from my hut. I've been here a couple of times for drinks with my new friends. A Canadian couple I met here has to leave a couple of days early today. So they are giving me their room. It's all paid for, they can't get a refund and won't take any money from me. They said to "pay it forward". How cool is that?!
I think I'll stay here at least a few more days. I'm looking at flights now to Ecuador. I expect to book in the next week or so. I'll fly back to Managua and connect there for Quito, Ecuador. I flew out to Big Corn in order to avoid an overnight bus and a hellish (at least that's the word on the street) 4 hour ferry ride to Big Corn. Getting to Little Corn was a 40 minute very fun, bumpy ride from Big Corn.
Some friends left yesterday, but I'm now hanging out with a hottie Greek guy. Oh yeah...baby!
We walked most of the island yesterday and found some deserted beaches.
I think the local population is approximately 1,000 people. Everyone is quite friendly.
I've got to run now. This internet is via satellite...not sure how long my connection will last.
Having a ball...hope all is well at home. Love to everyone!
Am on Little Corn Island....Wow! This place is gorgeous. I'm staying in a bamboo hut on the beach. Gorgeous tourquoise waters abound. I'm on the windward side of the island, so it's breazy, which is nice. The place I'm at, Gracie's, is very cool. There are a bunch of huts that are painted funky rasta colors and she's got cool shells and coral hanging from everyone's patio. Hammocks abound. For $7 US I've been eating lobster and shrimp. My room is $10. Power comes on in the evening, usually between 5 - 10pm. Water is usually available in the day only, although New Years Eve I took a bucket shower. I was impressed with how well it worked.
Met some really cool people and celebrated New Years with them. We had dinner at a delicious Cuban restaurant and they brought champagne from the mainland.
I'm right now at a swanky hotel, just down the beach from my hut. I've been here a couple of times for drinks with my new friends. A Canadian couple I met here has to leave a couple of days early today. So they are giving me their room. It's all paid for, they can't get a refund and won't take any money from me. They said to "pay it forward". How cool is that?!
I think I'll stay here at least a few more days. I'm looking at flights now to Ecuador. I expect to book in the next week or so. I'll fly back to Managua and connect there for Quito, Ecuador. I flew out to Big Corn in order to avoid an overnight bus and a hellish (at least that's the word on the street) 4 hour ferry ride to Big Corn. Getting to Little Corn was a 40 minute very fun, bumpy ride from Big Corn.
Some friends left yesterday, but I'm now hanging out with a hottie Greek guy. Oh yeah...baby!
We walked most of the island yesterday and found some deserted beaches.
I think the local population is approximately 1,000 people. Everyone is quite friendly.
I've got to run now. This internet is via satellite...not sure how long my connection will last.
Having a ball...hope all is well at home. Love to everyone!
posted by amy at 12:11 PM
8 Comments:
wow - that sounds so awesome!!
and see karma does pay you back!!
miss ya!!
nothing exciting going on round here - flirted with a hot 26 yr old NYE (he is a friend of my little brothers!!) woo-hoo
sending much love and blessings
Hey Amy - Katey here!! Sounds absolutely amazing - what an adventure!! I read your posts pretty regularly and just unbelievable what you are experiencing. Miss you!! But so psyched for you that you are having the time of your life !!
Take Care!!
Hi Amy, Your trip sounds so adventuresome! I remember the barking all night dogs and in Puerto Angel the damn roosters kept me up almost all night. I wanted to kill them.Christmas in Va. was quiet, spent it with Tommy's family. It is so warm here, today it is supposed to be in the 50's. I have quite a few signs to work on and now that I am in a walking cast, I can stand and carve. Hopefully all these people that you are meeting will invite you to visit them in their countries! Love Anne
Happy New Year!!
AMY...
YOU GO GIRL !!!
I love hearing you talk thru your blog....I laugh and enjoy every word....You have really lived the american dream to go and do what you've done....I;m living vicariously through you : )
Keep telling us EVERYTHING...it sounds so amazing..
Be safe and stay happy...
Love you and miss you..
Cathy M.
far to much praise going on in these comments. Now what everyone is really thinking. "YOU ARE FREAKEN NUTS AND WHEN YOU GET BACK SHOULD BE EVALUATED BY PROFESSIONALS." Any how, it is good to know you are safe and enjoying the experiences. When are you returning back to the states? We miss your humor in person.
Juan Carlos, JUJU and PUMBA
What a sweet score on the hotel. See? Good things happen to good people (mush mush mushy). I thought of you swimming in the warm ocean as I plunged into the Atlantic on New Year's Day... Barry made his virgin swim...SO, are you joining us next year on Jan. 1, or what?
Good words.
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