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Ever been on a day trip? We had the opportunity to take an impromptu day trip to Nicaragua
and we got it in! From majestic lakes to active volcanoes, Nicaragua is where you want to
be
We started our day at Lake Nicaragua, the largest lake in Central America. This lake
is a gem; tourists and locals alike come here to enjoy the serenity and beauty of this national
treasure.
Our next stop was hot! Nicaragua has volcanoes throughout the country, but the Masaya volcano
has an interesting history. To please the gods, locals would head up the volcano with
sacrifices, which often included young maidens and small children. In the 16th century the
Spaniards called the Masaya Volcano the "Mouth of Hell" and placed a wooden cross near the
top of the crater to rid the volcano of the Devil and his demons who were thought to inhabit
it. But don’t worry, there are no more sacrifices and we didn’t see any demons, so you’re
good.
After bearing the heat we needed to eat. And have a drink! Nicaragua has two local beers,
Victoria and Tona. Both are delicious and both are inexpensive. Winning!
We love acting like a local when we travel, but sometimes you have to do the tourist thing.
Nicaragua’s markets were made for tourists with a local feel. Placed in the middle of
town you can browse in and out of shops, have a quick bite or people watch. Kaysha used
this time to buy art. Renne bought a machete.
Who doesn’t want to live like Jay-Z and Beyonce! Nicaragua has a thriving community
of private islands for purchase. Touted as a growing economy, private islands are for
sale from $250,000 and up. That seems just reasonable enough for us to let our minds
wander. Wouldn’t it be nice to own an island to have a private escape when life gets hectic?
Start saving and this could be your life.
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