Come dance with me into the light!
No, you’re not mistaken. Yes, I’ve already written about Nicaragua, but those posts were heavily focused on eating. Let’s put the food aside and take a look at life on Isla de Ometepe.
If I had to describe the island in one word, I might say enchanting. The light on Ometepe was so striking and beautiful. It enhanced not only the jungle, but the animals and people, too. This post is basically a photo dump of some of my favorite photos from my month-long stay on Ometepe (though really, they’re all my favorite :)). Enjoy!
It was so easy to get lost in the beauty here.
Did I mention the bugs? There were a LOT of bugs.
Covinda, a little girl who lived down the street from my farm hostel.
Cows and horses were everywhere: in the road, in fields, and on the beach.
We all hit the beach at the same time 🙂
I love the color contrast in this one.
Charlotte from England
It was hard not to stop and watch the sunsets every day.
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Just hanging out with some new friends for the afternoon.
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Seeing these palm trees reminds me of all the fresh banana and coconut…so delicious.
Morgan and Jim, each memorable characters 🙂
Those waterfalls were such a reward after a long, hot hike!
Last but not least, this kitten was one of the farm pets and had just been born the week before I arrived. I loved watching her discover new things each day, and fight the dogs for food 🙂
How adorable is she? And look at those eyes!
I love reminiscing about Nicaragua so much that I’m thinking of doing even more posts on it- maybe one specifically about the people, maybe one about the waterfalls. What do you guys think? Interested? (and don’t worry, I still have some California and Europe-themed posts coming up, too!)
While you think that over, here are some weekend links:
- A list about being happier that’s all about letting go
- How cool is this Jazz Age Lawn Party? So glad there’s another one in August!
- Is my sense of humor too weird? (via The Everywhereist)
- I turned 30 last June, but I can identify with a lot of this post
- Fascinating peek into history: Langston Hughes’ collection of rent party advertisements from the 40’s and 50’s in Harlem, NY
- El Zopilote: the permaculture farm/hostel I stayed at in Nicaragua
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“Traveling is like flirting with life. It’s like saying, ‘I would stay and love you, but I have to go; this is my station.’” —Lisa St. Aubin de Teran
Wow…Nicaragua is gorgeous! I’m sure the pics don’t even do it justice! Awww…the kitty is so adorable!
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You’re right, it’s gorgeous and the pictures only hint at that. I feel like with most of them, it’s mostly my memories/positive feeling associated with each image that make them so beautiful to me 🙂
Your photos are gorgeous!!
Thanks, Liz! I tried to capture the essence of Ometepe as best I could!
Oh my goodness, these pictures are so lovely! And that kitties eyes! They are stunning! I love the pictures you have of the people there too. They seem to tell such a beautiful story with no words! That quote at the end of your post is so true. I love it!
I love his eyes, too! Thank you for your awesome comments, I love them 🙂 I feel like the pictures tell a story, too…more on the way!
Amazing photos–that first one doesn’t even look real! And aww, what an adorable little kitten. I totally nerd out over seeing cats when I’m traveling because I’m weird like that. 🙂
Kiersten @ OMV recently posted…Garden Update | Beans, Blackberries & Happy Cats
Thanks, Kiersten- the first pic is one of my favorites that clearly states “you have entered a magical fairyland” 🙂
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Your pictures are AMAZING! You really captured all of the unique details.
I tried, Erica, thanks so much!
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