Flashback ~ Grenada, Nicaragua

While perusing my photo files, I opened up the Nicaragua folder from January, 2007, and was reminded of the vibrant colors and simple pleasures of Grenada, Nicaragua. Enjoy the flashback and do think about Nicaragua as a destination. The people are friendly, the country is beautiful and the price is right. After an unimpressive stop in Managua~and remembering that the city was flattened by a massive earthquake 30 years ago~we were transported back in time to Grenada, a colonial city founded in the 1500's and formerly a Central American capital.


Horse carts share the road



100% Cuban cigars ~ made in Grenada

Patio fountain at the Mona Lisa. Grazie, Leonardo.

Our adventure in the wayback machine was contrasted by an afternoon with mojitos and American football at Norm's Sports Bar and pizza at the Mona Lisa. Our rooms at the Hospedaje Italiano were spartan but clean and two blocks from the real deal parque central. No Disney rides here, just funky horse carriages and lots of smiles. Turistas are in the minority but the country is changing so go there soon while there is still peace in the land. If you have vacation money to spend, spend some of it in Nicaragua. The people will thank you.