Friday, February 5, 2010

Ometepe, Nicaragua Part 1

Do you want to see the Garden of Eden? Well, I officially have located it on the island of Ometepe located in the large fresh water lake of Lake Nicaragua. I don't think I have ever seen so much vegetation and natural beauty in my life. Technically, Ometepe is composed of two volcanoes, Concepción and Madera, which feels like two islands but really it's just one. I discovered petroglyphs and went to Ojo de Agua (which I will show in Part 2). Anyway, I will let the photos show you the beauty...


The view from the shore of Rivas


The dock on the island



The ferry we rode on



The busses to take you around the island (we had a truck we brought on the ferry).



My Tio David hold a parrot at the restaurant we ate at.



My Tio Daniel and my Dad holding parrots.



One of the many small churches located on the island.






Concepción







The room we stayed in that night.


Yasmin



On the shore...this lake has small waves.



Concepción again.



Maderas hiding behind a cloud


Running!



Yasmin and my niece Anita running!



Concepción once more



Sunset



My uncles and fathers watching some boys play soccer on the beach.


Yes, I am the nerd that did that...

See what I mean? Wouldn't you agree that  Ometepe is the Garden of Eden?

1 comment:

  1. Lovely shots! I didn't know your daughter traveled with you; I must've missed that.... I love the clarity!

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I need to travel!