Isla de Ometepe

It has been Island life for us for the last several days. We hit Isla de Ometepe, a large island in Lake Nicaragua. It's a huge island (takes 1.5 hours or so to get across) and has 2 huge volcanos on it. For those of you who know, it kind of reminded me of Star Island; the ferry doesnt always run if the weather is too wild and like any island, supplies run out. There is just no sense of urgency or a real time schedule. Its a beautiful island though. Its lush, green, filled with birds, flowers, farm animals and is surrounded by water. The lake itself is huge; so huge that when you look out over the water there is no land in sight, unless its a very clear day.

One of two volcanos on Isla de Ometepe

Umm, its an island..with two volcanos.. one on either side of the island?!

We stayed at Little Morgans (http://www.littlemorgans.com/), a backpacker friendly place. We had our own cabana, which was a little separated from the main quarters, thereby giving us the space we need for early morning festivites. Henry has become quite the early riser. And, there is no being quiet. So, we could be on our porch, looking at humming birds and laying in the hammock while he ran around with a stick wacking things or digging in the dirt. There were mosquitos, slugs and a snake visited our bathroom. Not a big one, but a snake nontheless. I HATE SNAKES. Daniel was off checking internet so I had to deal with it on my own. I was very brave.

View from our bedroom door at our bungalow at Little Morgans

Getting around the Island was kind of a chore but also kind of added to the rustic and exotic sense of the place. We walked 30 minutes one evening to dinner. Cafe Campestre (http://ometepe.moonfruit.com/) was so worth the walk, and it was such a pretty walk. We saw baby pigs, a big moon and an awesome twilight view of the volcanos. The food was gourmet, homemade and such an amazing find in the middle of no where.

The ever delicious and quaint Cafe Campestre

Henry and Mama on the ferry leaving the island (left).

Now we're back in Granada. Today is a lazy day of doing laundry, running errands and eating at our favorite spots. Tomorrow we fly to the Corn Islands. We'll be on Big Corn for 3 full days then Little Corn for 3 full days. Its supposed to be a Carribean paradise. I'm excited for a little lazy beach life.

After the Corn Islands we head back to Guatamala for 2 full days in Antigua and then home.

I am amazed that our trip is coming to an end. On the one hand Im ready to go home and then again, its sad. Its been so amazing and such an amazing time with my men. Little man is talking up a storm. We made a list of all his words last night and then today he starting speaking in (sort of) sentences. He busted out with "Henry chair" today.. letting us know he wants his own chair.

And, Big Man is equally but uniquely amazing; reminding me not to settle for that which is mediocre. He is such a wise and balanced soul. Sometimes I am just in awe of the fact that I was lucky or smart enough to marry him, let alone know him. We've had amazing food, seen amazing sights, met amazing people and viewed some amazing scenery. Central America is pretty awesome.

Here we come tropical paradise! Keep your fingers crossed the weather is good.