Hola Nicaragua

I have arrived safely in Nicaragua, after two flights with American Airlines (partners with Qantas). Not only do you get no food on the plane, the Admiral Club (equivalent to Qantas Club) does not give you free food and drinks!).

My first thought on arrival was I wish I spoke more Spanish! Spent two days in Managua (capital city), before heading off to Granada (in an old USA school bus). Granada is just beautiful, and exactly how I imagined it. Old style spanish colonial, with just the right balance between locals and tourists (and the restaurants, internet cafes and pubs to go with it).

So, what I have done so far:

1. Visited La Esperanza Granada - the organisation I will be volunteering with once my spanish improves.



2. Commenced my Spanish Lessons at 1:1 tutoring (after two days my brian is ready to explode!)



3. Moved into my home, with my host family/home stay, the lovely Rosita (three home cooked meals a day, private bathroom and my own TV - with more channels then I have at home!).



4. Booked my first Salsa lesson (look our Dancing with the Stars).