Kings Palace Hotel Managua

... Talking is cathartic. <br><br>This entry is not meant to sound dramatic. Its meant to warn and advise. Our hotel owner is going to call the Masaya Volcano National Park and warn them that hijackers operate just outside the entrance. I also plan on putting this entry on the Lonely Planet Thorntree so as to provide additional warning. <br><br>I know that we were in the wrong place at the wrong time. Had we not accepted the offer of a cab the guy ...

... all our luggage and proceeded to a car rental place where we were provided a very nice 4x4 Toyota Prada. As a matter of fact, we were the first to rent it. It still had that new car smell. (We knew that wouldn't last long here in Nicaragua.) We decided that Joel would take us all to our hotel in Granada and he and Dean would return to get Nancy. The ...

... from whom I bought water for 12 colones and she didnt understand the fact that I gave her 22 colones and expected to get 10 back... Granada is really really beautiful, lovely. I regret not staying there longer. Later on the bus I was sitting next to a couple who experienced an attempt of mugging there, but local people came and helped them.

... at the beach with some Toña ( nicaraguan beer) and nachos. Watching children play soccer at the sandy beach and gazing at the stunning sunset we returned to our Hostel with a nice bottle of "Flor the Caña", the good nicaraguan rum. :) With some nice Cuba Libre we relaxed at the hostel with some other guys before we were about to head the next day to Isla Ometepe. This island is situated in the Lago the Nicaragua. After a fairy trip, during which we ...

... good. Had an amazing calzone, pizza, and enjoyed some Toña, Nica beer. Success: Prayed for the best as we woke at 5 am to check if boats were leaving. Turns out all the other gringos were there as well so the docks were packed. The guard keeps saying we´ll let you know and that turns into 3 to 4 additional hours of waiting around, singing classic television tunes, and an eventual ride on the ferry, much more pleasant by the way ...

... directions??!!! Last night we went for a wander and a nose in the cathedral, which was another beautiful piece of architecture. Then we had a really nice meal at an outside table in a lovely restaurant, where we could watch the carnival that was going on through the street. It was fantastic. There were loads of people riding beautiful horses, dressed in cowboy and cowgirl gear and really showing off their skills on ...

... Managua <br>Managua is the capital city of Nicaragua, it is also its largest city. The city was declared the national capital in 1852. Previously, the capital had alternated between the cities of Leon and Granada.<br>Managua is located on the southern shores of lake Managua, also known as Lake Xolotlán. Managua, in Nahuatl, means where there is a big water extension, for the many lakes and<br>lagoons that surround it. Managua is the center of an ancient volcanic system, it ...

... handy. After spending a few days with our Spanish friend, he headed for Costa Rica and then we were on our own. We left Granada and got to a nearby city only to find out that we had missed the only bus to our connection point for the day. We managed to talk a taxi into driving us there for a resonable price and took a little wave hopper to a volcanic island just off the coast. Our first night we stayed in a really dodgy hostel with many lizards in our room ...

... evening as theres not a lot to do on the island at night and theres not always electicity. next day we are leaving for our last stop of nicuargua, san juan del sur.im glad to be leaving the island, its pretty and there area few good trips but i need some energy and people and busyness. plus im having withdrawals from belize, i miss the sun and the reggea.but san huan's at the beach and im feeling better so hopefully good times from now on.

... dirt streets had trash everywhere and the sewage ran down the street. I went with a lady named Debbie. She did all the talking until the last house, but we got to share the Gospel with every person we met! Overall, 10 more people saved!<br> While riding in the truck, I saw a grown man peeing on the sidewalk. Yuck! On the bright side, a street vendor asked ...