donporter.net/Nicaragua 2008 album/San Juan del Sur

Casa Lydia

Bikes

Catedral

Cemetery

CentralPark

Casa San Francisco

Isletas

Dancers

Lakeside

La Merced

Volcan Masaya

Volcan Mombacho

Laguna Apoyo

SanSebastian

San Juan del Sur

Casa Lydia-2

Isletas-2

Lakeside-2

Wildlife

Catarina

Recodo

Ometepe

Library Yo Puedo

San Lazaro

Diriomo

Villas Mombacho

Masaya

Poesia

Lent

La Calzada

Building New Hope

Norte

Nicaragua 2008
Photographs by Lois and Don Porter
2/18/2008

John and Sandy Detwyler, friends from Schenectady, NY, graciously invited us to stay with them in their delightful house (Casita Guanacaste) in Pelican Eyes Piedras y Olas in San Juan del Sur. Friday morning we caught an early bus and arrived at San Juan del Sur by 11am. After a warm welcome, John took us on a tour of Pelican Eyes to see the beautiful gardens and houses, pools, fountains, waterfalls, restaurants and palapas, and spectacular views. We enjoyed the many animals (cats, dogs, monkeys, birds, even a javelina) that Pelican Eyes hosts and cares for as part of their Wildlife Center. We took a refreshing swim in one of the pools, and had a delicious dinner at La Cascada, accompanied by a fabulous San Juan del Sur sunset. Next morning we took an early beach walk and were treated to a rare rainbow. Later we walked around town and visited some of the shops and galleries. After another excellent lunch at Casita Guanacaste, we said goodbye to John and Sandy and headed back to Granada.

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Spider Monkey mom and babe Friendly Spider Monkey Pelican Eyes house and garden Town, bay, and cruise ship
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Lois with fountain connecting pools Pool view Pool view of bay Pools and terrace
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Don and John Detwyler at pool Lois viewing pool and bay Pelican Eyes house and garden Pelican Eyes fountain
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View of pools and terrace Pool and Bistro La Canoa Pelican Eyes house, garden, view Pelican Eyes house, garden, view