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Jiquilillo, Chinandega, Nicaragua
Monday, January 25, 2010
10. tissue can be thrown in the toilet. they use a compost system (no water - just layering of sawdust as you go) and it works amazingly. this will be our soil when we start on the garden.
9. all animals roam free. horses, dogs, birds (paco lives in a tree outside his mama's house), chickens, pigs...and nothing disappears (unless we've eaten it).
8. fruit tastes like fruit...sweet, juicy, and perfectly ripe. if it's not ready to eat, it's not sold.
7. i am never cold...ever.
6. 'victoria' is easy to pronounce for locals...unlike 'tish'...and easy to remember since it's the name of the national cervesa.
5. dinner is home-made, prepared by local women of the village, and served family style around a huge table...lots of interesting conversations (as everyone is from all regions of the world), much laughter, and great travel tips.
4. stress is a four-letter word here.
3. i was told in a voice as sweet as nectar that 'your eyes are the color of our ocean'. never heard it put that way - and my good buddy manfred's warning rings in my ears. lucky for me, i am not 20 anymore...and the pants don't drop that easy.
2. the sand is soft, black and beautiful and everyone has an appointment with the sunset at the end of the day.
1. boogie-boarding - everyday - free
Comments
Hi Tish. It sounds like you found another great village,what a great place to kick back.Ia'm getting some good ideas on where I might go if I was on the lamb.Find out if they have an extradition laws,just trying to think ahead.I don't think America Most Wanted would find me in Jiquilillo,Maybe I could make friends with Paco,just my luck I would tell him my story,and he would roll over on me,the next morning John Walach from A.M.W. would be sitting out side of my hut eatting one of those juicy oranges you talked about,and Paco would be giving me up,come to find out Paco is an Informant with the F.B.I..Have a good day
Hi Victoria.I ran across your Blog,I enjoyed reading all of it ,plus your pics.What a great time you must be having over there.Some day I plan on doing the same,I never been out of L.A.,I know its sad.I also liked your friend B.R. comments.I was wondering if he is a guy if he is married,I think we would hit it off,don't ask me why just a long shot..I model in L.A.
Totally jealous! Great blog and sending more of the peeps your way to connect with our friends. Continue to enjoy the journey. Hugs and kisses from Charlie and Sophie too!
Hey Victoria ... I am a friend of Sharon's. We met at Casa Paloma one night. Great blog, great pics. You're a writer, chica! Short, sweet, very 'in the moment' ...
I just love your photo's expecially the sunrise one. What a beautiful place you are at.
I'm off on Mon. for Vegas to visit with your mum for 6 days.....can hardly wait. We can look after each other for a short while. Ha.
I never thought but I guess we can text - yes?
You seem to hav quite a followin on r blog nice to see that friends r athe dventurous. won a $100 at keno but nada on bingo torture myself with that game. The dogs an i doin fab will be getting ready for my own garden soon can't wait like r compose though. i luv the places u see the earth is amazing and so r some humans who r in touch {not all} just the AVATARS luv ma
HA. Just like I said. . .your going to end up like Julie and "Julie and Julia". People you don't know are finding your blog. I'm going to post your blog address on facebook. You really are a good writer. Will you remember me when you are famous writter?
Hi Victoria. Lisa who found your blog site turned me on to it ,All I have to say is your friend Jason is correct you should be a PRO WRITTER ,as one of your other friends said in his comments,but sure you heard it many times.I want to buy your first book on NIC,God bless you P.S, All of us out here will find you a good Title for it.
honey its pouring rain and im going to bingo 1 more time the rainy day makes me feel like gamblin..clened house washed clothes fed dogs isn't this excitin . everybody is great inc. me por Phillis called me last nite and her husband had a stroke hes in intensive care. i said a pray he's a hella of a nice guy. phyl is very upset i will help if i can. luv luv luv ya ma
Hey Victoria! i finaly got on the travel blog by some luck and a miracel! i am all caught up now, while working and ...well.. multi tasking secrete gov stuff. i was cheering on the rat killer when she shot em in the head and served it to you! darn u were just kidding. Does Paco ask u if u want a beer? now that would freeeck me out! I am proud of you doing something memorable for your B-day. My trip to Canada was one for me. woohooo keep exploring, writting and sharing your smart a%# comments, they are great!
love ya !