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La Griteria – Leon, Nicaragua

Tonight was the night to arrive in Leon, Nicaragua. Tonight it was better to forget about hollow responsibilities and to instead surrender to the finer things in life. It was the celebration of “La Griteria”, Mother Mary, the Virgin. Maybe I … Continue reading

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Nicaragua Tours in Pacific Coast Mangroves

Kayaking in the mangroves of the Padre Ramos Nature Reserve on the Pacific Coast of Nicaragua is special to me. When I silently pass dugout canoes and ‘lanchas’ with waves and smiles, I note the coolers full of red snapper … Continue reading

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Nicaragua Sea Turtles & Conservation

Three species of endangered sea turtles nest and forage in the waters of the Estero Padre Ramos Nature Reserve. They dine on the fish, shrimp, anemones, and jellyfish in the salty waters of the Pacific and rely on the sandy … Continue reading

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A Life & Kayak in Nicaragua, Central America

My home is the Estero Padre Ramos Nature Reserve, one of the most ecologically important natural areas in Nicaragua and one of the largest mangrove estuaries left in Central America.  There are more than 200 species of birds, 3 species … Continue reading

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