Laguna de Apoya, Nicaragua

So, this is probably one of the top 10 coolest things i have ever done.

Laguna de Apoya is a crater lake that was formed about 23,000 years ago when Volcan Apoya had a massive eruption and blew its top leaving a crater about 6 kilometers in circumference. Over time the crater filled with water forming the lagoon in which you see today. Technically this volcano is still active. The water is so warm because its thermally vented. Its like swimming in a HUGE hot tub. The color is a deep aqua blue and its so clean! We stayed at this hotel located on the edge of the crater lake called, get this, Craters Edge. It was amazing. For $11 bucks you got an open air room with a view of the lake, breakfast, use of kayaks and innertubes and unlimited internet. yes, you can even get internet in a volcano these days. Whooda thunk.

More Granadelphia

The majority of the buildings have been restored in Granada but, as you can see from the bullet holes still left from the civil war in the 70´s, it still has a ways to go.

Streets of Granadelphia!

This city is so colorful.

Granada, Nicaragua

Another win for Nicaragua! This country has some pretty cities! Granada is a gorgeous colonial town with cobblestone streets, beautiful churches and architecture. Its pretty similar to Leon. Granada however has had a major restoration. It glows. I still like Leon better! Horse drawn carriages fill the streets and live music and street fairs are all around. Its a bit more expensive than other areas of Nicaragua so we have to shorten our stay. Tourism is huge here and you can tell by the fancy smancy restaurants and hotels all over the city.

Baby sea turtles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I got to witness baby sea turtles hatching! It truly was one of the most beautiful evenings ive ever had! The moon was full and the sun was just beginning to set. The sky was this amazing shade of lavender. So preeeeeeeeeety.

Playa Bahia Majagual, Nicaragua

So, after Ometepe we needed a little fun in the sun so we decided to head back to the beach! This time we stayed at Matildas on Bahia Majagual. Gorgeous! I need some new adjectives. Hmmm....breathtaking!

Mary and Nacho!