Day Two in Nica (el 3 de enero de 2009)

Day Two in Nica (el 3 de enero de 2009)
This was the day that made the long flights worthwhile. After breakfast we went to Lake Tiscapa, una palabra Ahuatal. We went on a zip-line ride through three stations around the lake. It was unlike any trip we ever went on, and the last station was done backward-superman style. Afterwards we went to a sealed off prison with pictures and information about Sandino's goal and death and what became of it. We visited the plaza of the National Nicaragua Center and the abandoned church which looked like it was inches away from crumbling, but it still had spirit. For some extra photos we went to the bay of Lake Managua which is one of the filthiest lakes in the world. But it sports a great view. There are a lot of volcanoes in Nicaragua. Mobotombo and Mobotombito are two of the many. We traveled by road to El Sauce, about a 3-4 hour drive. On the way we saw more volcanoes and very small towns, even isolated houses that exist far away from any store. The town of El Sauce is very quaint. The roads are in a grid-lock pattern and there aren't any street signs but since it is so small it is easy to manage. My host family is very nice and it turns out I know more Spanish than my predecesor. I can't wait to give them their present :) After a dinner of gallopinto y otras platas, Yacarely picked me, Kris, and Meredith up to go to a basketball game. It was interesting to see a town come out for a local league game, this is also where I met the rest of the Nicaragua Crew (Megan, Irene, and Juan Pablo). We went to a bar afterwards for some drinks and conversation. Again, we met the panhandelers. One of which Kellan had to escort from the bar (he claims she has a history of consuming paint), and another one, a child which Kellan and Megan were describing right as he walked in to hug us and taunt Megan's boyfriend Juan Pablo. On the way back, remenicing the day reminded me what a fun trip this has been in only 2 short days. Within earshot of my room is a bar still blasting reggaeton-- almost tempting me to go there. And the roosters are already at it, at 12:45am -.-