Two volcanoes sprout up out of the water to form an hourglass shaped island in Central America's largest lake. The climate is tropical, and jungle vegetates all but the scarred slopes of the still active Volcán Concepción. An interesting and beautiful place to explore, it was the second stop in Nicaragua.
Ometepe Island
Psychadelic
Picking up friends along the way, Trini (Right - Española), Brydie (Left
- Aussie), and I all went up to an organic farm offering rustic lodging and pizza nights 3 times a week. We arrived on a beautiful day, and took a dip in the lake late in the afternoon, watching the sun set next to Concepción while sitting on some volcanic rocks out a ways into the water. It was a phenomenal view.
Volcán Concepción
Haha! You were just mooned by a flower!
The next day was full of rain and relaxation. We met some Italians who did artesanía, or artisan work, with knotted jewelry, some of which was very impressively and beautifully made. It was a nice time to chill out, converse, read, play some cards, and this night was pizza night, so we ordered some bomb pizzas cooked in a brick oven. They were scrumptious.
Chillaxin' &
Artesenía
We were to leave the
following day, but with the sun shining bright, we did what any good traveler would do, and decided to stay an extra night to enjoy the island more. Renting bikes, we headed to a wonderful water hole, biking beneath a smoking volcano, before battling muddy trails to finally reach our destination. We were rewarded after our hot and muddy bike ride with beautiful, crystal clear water that was refreshingly cool. Leaving could wait for another day.
Hangin' at the water hole
This is all amazing. I love reading about (and seeing!) your adventures. Can't wait to hear about it all in person some day soon. Love ya Ry.
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