Sitting in the old colonial town of Granada (Nicaragua) last week, watching the rain pour down non-stop for two days running, the idea of sunshine seemed like a far-off dream. Dismayed by the pessimistic weather forecasts for the whole of Central America (and reports of severe flooding in various places), we reluctantly changed our plan of travelling across to the Caribbean Corn Islands and decided instead to batten down the hatches and ride out the storm in Granada.
But as the song says, what a difference a day makes! The weekend brought with it glorious sunshine, and with it our optimism. On Monday we headed off to Largo de Apoyo, a beautiful secluded lake formed from a volcano crater. There we spent two days swimming in warm, clear blue water and lying in hammocks watching butterflies of various sizes and colours flitting in and out of pretty flowers. Exploring the lake in a kayak, accompanied only by exotic birds gliding past is certainly a very peaceful experience.
Whilst there, we decided that it would be a great shame not to make the trip to the Corn Islands after al, both for the destination and the journey itself. Eastern Nicaragua is reportedly very different to the West, with travel often only possible by river rather than road. Calculating the time we would need to get out into the Caribbean and back, bearing in mind changing boat schedules both inland and at sea, we concluded that we have enough time to spend a few days on the islands and still make it to Costa Rica with time to spare before our flight departs for Ecuador on 8th November.
So, let Operation Corn Islands commence!
4 comments:
Awwwwwww it looks gorgeous!! Glad you're having fun, sorry that the weather hasn't been a bit more consistent!
Miss you both loads xxxx
Hi guys - I always await your reports and blog entries with excited anticipation - it sounds like you are having an absolute blast! Clairey you write so beautifully and fluidly - I honestly think you could be a professional writer.
Take good care
Love Jode xxx
Hi Claire and Rob,
Today is the first day I have had chance to read your blog after a very busy month. It sounds like you're having a fabulous time.
Since Kieran and I traveled to Japan on our honeymoon I have developed an appetite for new sights and sounds and therefore feel very envious of all your new experiences!
Thank you so much for the text you sent me on my wedding day. It meant a lot to hear from you and I had a wonderful day, although you were dearly missed.
Now that I'm back to reality I will keep abreast of your travelling blog and wish you well on your travels ahead.
Lots of love, Kathy
P.S. Was that a tarantula I saw in your bathroom? EeeK!!
It's so nice to hear from all of you guys! Kathy, if it was a tarantula in our bathroom I certainly didn't see it... I will now commence a thorough scan of the photos to see what you mean!
By the way, I think I have used presents that each and every one of you bought me on a regular basis: Em, the watch never leaves my wrist and it's great that it shows the date or else I'd be in trouble; Kathy the towel is obviously used all of the time; Jode the rain jacket has seen more action that I'd like and the jewellery pouch is in use too... so thank you all very much!
Lots of love,
Claire xxx
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