Day 2
My roommate woke me up for breakfast and then recommended I catch an early bus from UCA to Granada and then link up with the hostel bus to boca en boca. I ate some corn flakes with sour milk, washed my face, packed what little I had out, paid my bill and the guard took me to the bus stop for $3. As the guard dropped me off he pointed at a full bus and said "Granada". I paid literally less than a dollar for the bus ride from UCA to Granada. There were two guys that operated the bus - a driver and a guy that packed everyone in. I have met many people like the guy that was loading the bus he's a hustler and hilarious. He took my bag and put it up front then told me to go in back and I just looked at him clueless as he yelled at me. after he calmed down I pointed at my bag and ina universal language said I'm not leaving it more than arms length away from me. He gave up and probably said some curses. After a few minutes I just laughed and he laughed with me. This morning reminded me so much of Africa I couldn't wait to get to the beach. I'm sitting here in the bus checking out the country as we drive through - it just looks really rough to live here. I'm really looking forward to getting to a more happy place. Apparently I'm really going to like Granada. It was not on my destination however it's on my way and my roommate recommended it. Her and I really got into some heavy conversation after I posted my last blog about relationships and life, it was really nice and equally appreciated.
After getting off the bus I figured it would be easier to find a shuttle over to Laguna de Apoyo but I missed my connection and there were no buses in sight. I walked around granada long enough to decide there were no places I wanted to eat and hopped in a taxi driven by a kind older looking gentleman. He negotiated with me politely and we agreed on around $15 - we stopped by a gas station and I found it to be quite upscale... something like America would have. The prices were local and I got lunch, a week's worth of peanuts, large water and microwave popcorn (random I know....) for about $10. Lunch was shredded beef on rice with brown beans and two fried banana looking things. At first I started eating cautiously but then I kind of figured if I can't eat this food I won't eat for a month and I devoured the entire package minus the fried banana looking things (likely some kind of vegetable).
The taxi ride took a while but I arrived to Paradiso Hostel. It's out in the middle of no where and on a lake, beautiful view I posted on Facebook and self sustaining. Restaurant and everything you need here... I am quite thankful for that. This is what I was looking for, thank you to my first roommate, it is time to relax and go for a swim. Kayaks are free to use, I do not find kayaking favorable for the most part but maybe I will check it out.
Likely it will be an early night and tomorrow I'm trying to find someone to reserve the shuttle to ometepe because they need two people minimum, $15 to the ferry. I am excited to climb the volcano.
Have a pleasant day from Laguna de Apoyo!
My roommate woke me up for breakfast and then recommended I catch an early bus from UCA to Granada and then link up with the hostel bus to boca en boca. I ate some corn flakes with sour milk, washed my face, packed what little I had out, paid my bill and the guard took me to the bus stop for $3. As the guard dropped me off he pointed at a full bus and said "Granada". I paid literally less than a dollar for the bus ride from UCA to Granada. There were two guys that operated the bus - a driver and a guy that packed everyone in. I have met many people like the guy that was loading the bus he's a hustler and hilarious. He took my bag and put it up front then told me to go in back and I just looked at him clueless as he yelled at me. after he calmed down I pointed at my bag and ina universal language said I'm not leaving it more than arms length away from me. He gave up and probably said some curses. After a few minutes I just laughed and he laughed with me. This morning reminded me so much of Africa I couldn't wait to get to the beach. I'm sitting here in the bus checking out the country as we drive through - it just looks really rough to live here. I'm really looking forward to getting to a more happy place. Apparently I'm really going to like Granada. It was not on my destination however it's on my way and my roommate recommended it. Her and I really got into some heavy conversation after I posted my last blog about relationships and life, it was really nice and equally appreciated.
After getting off the bus I figured it would be easier to find a shuttle over to Laguna de Apoyo but I missed my connection and there were no buses in sight. I walked around granada long enough to decide there were no places I wanted to eat and hopped in a taxi driven by a kind older looking gentleman. He negotiated with me politely and we agreed on around $15 - we stopped by a gas station and I found it to be quite upscale... something like America would have. The prices were local and I got lunch, a week's worth of peanuts, large water and microwave popcorn (random I know....) for about $10. Lunch was shredded beef on rice with brown beans and two fried banana looking things. At first I started eating cautiously but then I kind of figured if I can't eat this food I won't eat for a month and I devoured the entire package minus the fried banana looking things (likely some kind of vegetable).
The taxi ride took a while but I arrived to Paradiso Hostel. It's out in the middle of no where and on a lake, beautiful view I posted on Facebook and self sustaining. Restaurant and everything you need here... I am quite thankful for that. This is what I was looking for, thank you to my first roommate, it is time to relax and go for a swim. Kayaks are free to use, I do not find kayaking favorable for the most part but maybe I will check it out.
Likely it will be an early night and tomorrow I'm trying to find someone to reserve the shuttle to ometepe because they need two people minimum, $15 to the ferry. I am excited to climb the volcano.
Have a pleasant day from Laguna de Apoyo!
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