home stay – Sian Elvin

Day 12: Monteverde, Costa Rica

After a very early start, humid day and a hard border crossing, I am finally in the land of Costa Rica, Marvin’s home! I really am expecting a lot from this country.

Day 11: Ometepe, Nicaragua

So I woke up this morning after my first night at the home stay. I was greeted by the sounds of mangoes falling onto our roof, rain, roosters and various other animals – apparently it is a Mayan tradition to knock on wood when you hear geckos around, and then they ‘talk’ to you. IContinue reading “Day 11: Ometepe, Nicaragua”

Day 9: Granada, Nicaragua

Today was another day of rest, this time allowing us to explore the surroundings of Granada in Nicaragua! And a beautiful town it is, too. However, I did have my first experience of tropical rain.