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joerover
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Nicaragua
Any body ever been to Nicaragua or El Salvador
Was it any fun?
the fat lady is breeding
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The fat ladys are breeding
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Ken Cooke
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I spent 1 night in San Salvador (due to plane malfunction/grounded). I didn't see much nightlife, but, the countryside was green and I wanted to
sightsee. I'd definitely go back.
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Nic & ES
Hola,I drove a 23" c/class with a 14' foot though in 11/97 and returned thur In 11/98..(had to find PP) and then it was ok...My Lady (sorta) is in
nicky, currently doing some farming with some folks...from her emails she's having a good time..I can ask her any question you might have and have a
answer in real time...you do have to cover your A__ you are on your own down there..as in no State department or any body of the US Gov will step up
to help you...U2U me A Land Line # and I can give you more info....Keith & The Famous Lil Tasha
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When we lived in Honduras we visited El Salvador briefly and the main thing I remember are the many people missing one leg from land mine accidents.
But I am sure there is more.
Only spent a couple of days in Nicaragua and should have visited Granada as we hear it is quite nice.
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monoloco
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http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=65119&pag...
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captkw
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Diana
Hola,I went to granada and enjoyed it..And I had to fish Lago Nicky..The largest lake in the world..with fresh water shark !! didnt catch anything but
a Buzzz !! why were you down there and did you have a good time??? K&T
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monoloco
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Nicaragua is a great place to visit, great people and many natural wonders. Here's another previous post on the RAAN:
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=62706
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I went to Nica back to back in '09 and '10 (two weeks each trip, north and south). Went to El Sal for two weeks in '11. Loved both places, happy to
answer any questions....just shoot me a PM.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by captkw
Hola,I went to granada and enjoyed it..And I had to fish Lago Nicky..The largest lake in the world..with fresh water shark !! didnt catch anything but
a Buzzz !! why were you down there and did you have a good time??? K&T
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19th largest lake in the world according to Wikipedia...Superior is largest freshwater lake......
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captkw
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Well,,,Bust my Bubble !!
And I thought I fished for fresh water sharks in a BIG lake....I've read in few travel books that it is/was the biggest...I stand
corrected....Darn..Packing the Volvo for what/where is the largest lake........
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joerover
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what is she farming? Don't smoke myself
How hard is it to cash a travelers check?
BOA does not sell travelers checks anymore. Where do you buy them?
Are there any areas to avoid because of high crime?
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monoloco
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Lake Cocibolca is still pretty darn big at 8264sq.km. When the wind kicks up it gets big chop too.
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you might try reading the blog by
http://www.homeonthehighway.com
they are traveling by car and are now in their 13th country heading south from US of A.
I am sure you can ask them these specific questions about getting cash etc.
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I'm surprised anyone is still taking travelers checks considering all the counterfeit versions in circulation. If you have a bank account, an ATM
card is a viable option.
You might want to look at the State Dept.'s warnings, particularly as to credit card fraud and also "U.S.citizens should exercise particular caution
when approached by strangers offering assistance with finding a taxi cab. Dozens of U.S. citizens have reported being victimized by fellow travelers
who offered to assist them in locating and/or sharing a taxi in and around San Juan del Sur, San Jorge, Granada, Managua, Masaya, and other popular
tourist destinations." More at: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_985.html
Christopher Bruno, Elk Grove, CA.
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Joerover & nicky
No cashing travel checks..major credet cards at gas station and the usa dollar isnt worth much any where in the world any more..hell,, in baja they
now hate to take a c-note (100) if your driving,,you change your money at the border...if flying,,I would assume at airport (dont know) If
swiming,,,,,,I dont know what crops my lady is growing..I dont know anything about farming and we dont talk such..as I dont talk about amp draw with
her....I would check out guatamala before el sav or nic...my thoughts as they have found a Huge area with major finds occuring daily.....K&T
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We were in Nicaragua several years ago for over three weeks and had a blast. Never felt threatened but were warned to avoid all public
transportation. There was a theft at the hotel we were staying in, but the people left their door unlocked.
Didnt really care for Granada...too gringoy. Also went to Leon, which we really enjoyed. On the road there is a village that is famous for its
quesidillos(that is not correct but it is not quesadilla) Basically a cheese pie but the onions they use taste like Vidalia. Went to the volcano,
got in a cage with some iguanas(well jim did), ate iguana soup(not the same ones, not that is matters). We went to a place where we bought some
really cheap pottery, the whole village throws pots..really cool. I think the name is Oriente.
Went to a place where the parrots come home at sunset.....1,000's of them.
Then we went to the Caribbean side.....Stayed for 5 days on Little Corn Island at the Iguana Inn, no cars, great snorkeling and diving....very
relaxing.
Stayed in Bluefields coming and going. Went to 3(or 4 or 5) Hermanos and heard some great music. Took a boat trip out to an island where the last
people of one of the original tribes live, I think that it was the Ramas.
Up to Puerto Cabeza(Bilwi in Meskite)...hint....learn how to say hello, good morning, good night or thank you in meskite and it will open up a whole
new world. We went out to an island with a woman's group that had just formed.
TMI I know, but once I started thinking about our trip I couldnt stop and I missed many of the things we did. U2U me if you have any questions
One of the best trips we have taken....by far.
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I would stay away from the Atlantic coast right now, there's a lot of crime and violence related to drug smuggling. I've never had any trouble with
the collective taxis, just agree on the price before you get in.
[Edited on 1-23-2013 by monoloco]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by monoloco
I would stay away from the Atlantic coast right now, there's a lot of crime and violence related to drug smuggling. I've never had any trouble with
the communal taxis, just agree on the price before you get in. |
I was more talking about buses.
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Been to both many times and no-Go somewhere else. The people are nice and the food is sometimes good but for the most part, my visits were for
business and not as a tourist but i would never go back only if I had work there.
I am in Bombay (Mumbai) right now waiting for my flight home and this is another place I would only go to if I had business but to be quite honest, I
would give my work here to someone else. This is one place only to see once in your life!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajajudy
| Quote: | Originally posted by monoloco
I would stay away from the Atlantic coast right now, there's a lot of crime and violence related to drug smuggling. I've never had any trouble with
the communal taxis, just agree on the price before you get in. |
I was more talking about buses. |
I would stay off the buses too, I have read in the local papers of quite a
few instances of all the passengers being held up. Little Corn Island is safe, but Bluefields and Puerta Cabeza are not places I'd recommend to the
casual tourist.
[Edited on 1-23-2013 by monoloco]
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