As the smallest country on continental America you are, of course, interesting. With 6 million people crowded around five active volcanoes, your fairly lush, tropical landscape is dramatic and active. I have now twice passed through the ‘hammock’ region where the earth swings with tectonic movements. I love the fact that your border controls are fast, polite and do not … [Read more...]
Viva la Revolution! Nicaragua is Safe… And Very Hot…
It has been several years since I was last in Nicaragua and, like many academics of my generation, Nicaragua has always been more of a concept than a tourist destination. In 1979, the left-wing Sandinistas overthrew the truly oppressive Somoza regime leading to Reagan’s support for the Contras paramilitary groups. That was when, as a student, I helped to send care packages to … [Read more...]
