La Princesa de la Isla Big Corn Island

... was the kind of situation where everyone has to dig in and help out.<br><br>We were rewarded with a 3 course meal that night which we just managed to polish off despite cooking and eating our dinner a couple of hours before.<br><br>Today after a lot of messing around I was finally able to leave Little Corn and get a flight from Big Corn back to Managua. It was the first full on sunny day since I had been there so a bit dissapointed to leave but managed to get a few ...

... three get into a 'taxi&#8217; surprisingly of the local&#8217;s choosing, and set off from the bus station/ bus stop. Along the way the taxi picks up another 1 or 2 people who get into the back and pull a knife/ gun etc. The couple if they have everything with them, loose everything, if they have cash, that is taken, if they have a credit/ debit card the taxi drives to ATM after ATM and they are forced to withdraw their daily limit. The taxi then pulls ...

... this fancy restaurant that everyone raved about. I got lobster and Rikki got shrimp and we both discovered we don't like fancy seafood and we especially don't like fancy seafood that costs $15 a plate! It was still a really nice dinner though, the beer was great! Unfortunately there were no parties or anything going on, so we went for a nice walk on the beach where you get an incredible view of the stars. It was a great 22nd ...

... feasible. Brigette rested for what remained of the day while Joseph, Tori and I explored the island. It was much nicer than our first impression, and there was a path through the jungle to a series of beautiful beaches on the north coast. About halfway there, the jungle opens up to a great 'Field of Dreams' style ball field. Also along the way is a house where they sell delicious, fresh pan de coco (coconut bread) for just 75 cents a loaf. You know you ...

... booked here ahead of time, but they didn't have room when we arrived, so we had to hike around the island looking for a new room. Thumbs down for the Texan schmuck who was in charge when we arrived. Lobster Hotel: Tiny rooms, goofy bathroom ensuite, rough bedding, and no cross ventilation. Hot! At least the price was right- $20 a night. Breakfast was pretty rough. We left after one night to get some elbow room. Hotel Los Delfines ...

... two wrecks- one a steamer from the 50s that was really neat, though not many fish. The other, a pirate ship that had all but disintegrated except for the 16 cannons on the sea floor. The waves were really rocking, so it was a little scary snorkeling around the smoke stack of the steamer when you could get thrown into it at any minute. Our guide kept us clear by using the current to our advantage.

... didn't have a reservation, so had to wait to buy a ticket until about 6:20 (the flight was at 6:30 Nicaragua time, which means 7:00). Luckily I was able to get on the flight, and I met a couple of Swedish guys and an American couple. By this point, I was down to a grand total of $8, which was very scary. I was also getting pretty hungry! Thank God for the crackers and coffee I got on the plane Arrived on Big Corn Island, and took a taxi with the ...

... ve eaten okra!) and meals at Comederia Maris, where Danette, the owner, serves up a nice chicken or pork out of her own home. Other than that, we've been making good use of the toaster (cocobread, johnny cakes and cinnamon buns) and the microwave (instant noodles and boiled beans). But all is good when you are surrounded by beautiful blue water and a friendly island vibe. And then there's LuAnn... a stray dog we petted a ...

... back for all my efforts. It was well worth it, though. I feel much more confident diving now, and can provide help in emergency situations, though I wouldn't wish my novice CPR skills on anyone! The staff at Dive Little Corn are all very nice, and good fun to have a beer with after a dive. Talor spent this time getting to know just about everyone on the island. She and I would walk around after my training, and I'd be amazed at how many friends she'd ...

... string of bamboo thatch huts (and some wood here and there to hold it all together). Three different owners shared the picture perfect location, and unfortunately the one we were told about (Carlito´s) was booked solid. So, we stayed at Elsa´s, which at a glance didn´t really seem much different. Its kind of like a hostel, but without an actual structure. A bunch of individual huts, a cantina for ordering beverages or food of the day, and some hammocks, thatch ...