Ometepe Album

Album of experiences on Ometepe Jan/Feb 2018

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Another farewell Nicaraguan style

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On Wednesday I was invited to Las Pilas, Marvin and Lourdes accompanied me with little Marcel. When we arrived the local education delegate was there so I met him. That ticked off another item on my list and I was able to clarify things with him. Apparently the previous management of the school didn't let him use the Wi-Fi. ! I clarified that straight away. We were seated to await a little presentation. It began with a lovely poem recited by the little girl in the middle. This was followed by local folk dancing in national costume, one to the local tune of Ometepe which Marvin recorded so I can listen when I go home! After this we shared some lunch and coffee. I ate a little knowing that Sylvia was also cooking. So I ate a little of two lunches so as not to offend anyone! Everyone is very friendly, looking forward to my next visit. They all tell me I am welcome in their homes and I sense they mean it. That is how things are here. We finished with a photo with ...
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Farewell Santa Teresa

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On Tuesday, Allan took me to Santa Teresa for a farewell and to ensure all was ok with the computer setup. Everyone arrived in Nica time, the headteacher an hour late and the technician an hour and a half. So we just sit on the verandah and while away the time, whilst the children pop out for a hug and a chat. Interesting little comments are made just like children everywhere. You colour your hair, you wear glasses like a grandma! None meant unkindly. The office section has been completed, and the headteacher is pleased, as it could be moved easily if necessary. I'm not sure what the children were doing but the office was locked at the time and I imagine they lost something! This is in the corner of the pre school classroom. They only attend part time, so it is a good location. Next the table was prepared and we shared coffee, biscuits and fruit and chatted.  There was a formal thank you, and I thanked all who had helped me, Jose and his family, Allan my moto driver. The...
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Running repairs

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On Friday, I had a relaxing morning arriving in Urbaite at lunchtime. I will miss my daily wanders along the beach. It has unwound me very well. In the afternoon, after lunch with Marvin and Sylvia, I went to the school accompanied by Lou, Jose's sister. They don't like to leave me to walk on my own. Besides I needed to hand over funds to pay the carpenter over the weekend. The table was nearly ready on Saturday for Sunday delivery. This is for Santa Teresa school for their computers and has been completely hand made by a local craftsman. I am pleased we have given work to local people, shops and drivers, thus contributing to incomes. I have also done this with my personal needs. We arrived at the school and had to wait some time for Jefferson to arrive, he did an installation of the laptops I had delivered, an overhaul of what they had, plus a donated desktop, therefore giving the school a little ICT suite. Jefferson came to my hotel Saturday afternoon to coll...
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