from instagram 5/7/17 – Parque Adventura ziplining

There’s my super-stoked 5 year-old rocking the canopy zipline at Parque Adventura near Finca Las Nubes farm. #trekarooing #visitnicaragua #familytrip #familytravel @parquedeadventura @fincalasnubessanjuandelsur

 

from instagram 5/4/17 – Isletas de Granada

Net fishermen in the Isletas de Granada, a group of 365 islands in Lake Cocibolca. The lake is the largest in Central America. #trekarooing #visitnicaragua #familytrip

 

from instagram 5/1/17 – Community in Granada, Nicaragua

In Granada, front doors of houses open right onto the sidewalk. At dusk when it cools down, everyone hangs out on the sidewalk. This is the cobblestone restaurant-lined Calzada Street, which starts near Parque Central and continues on towards Lake Colcibolca. #trekarooing #visitnicaragua

 

from instagram 4/30/17 – Praying Mantis

Praying mantises are cool. A second after I took this it jumped on my hand and I freaked out while my entire family laughed hysterically. #trekarooing

 

from instagram 4/30/17 – Grenada, Nicaragua

Around Grenada, the oldest colonial city in Nicaragua. We enjoyed it, but it was insanely hot, so we spent a lot of time in the pool. #trekarooing #visitnicaragua

 

from instagram 4/29/17 – Museum of the Revolution

Death to imperialist invaders. Museum of the Revolution, in the former Sandinista headquarters. #trekarooing #visitnicaragua #leonnicaragua

 

from instagram 4/27/17 – Losing things while traveling

Ever lose things while traveling? We pack light, but sometimes we leave more than footprints. This trip, we’ve left well-loved stuffed animals in a hotel, an iPad containing our daughters schoolwork in a car, and a swim shirt or two. Thankful for being able to retrieve the important things (especially creatures)! Also thankful for Pedro, … 

 

Roatan!

We took a ride to the enchanting island of Roatan (although the ferry boat was not so great) and saw the wonders of the island. It was a bit too touristy, but it was still very peaceful. Snorkeling was great, and I remember “sterilizing” my mosquito bites in the salty water. It helped, but it … 

 

Poem: A letter to Toucan from Me

A Letter to Toucan from Me (by Ethan) Colorful, Toucan Beak, and talons, sharp, smart, cunning Majestic, Toucan What are you thinking? Bird thoughts? or maybe flight thoughts? Soaring flying thoughts? Where are you, Toucan? Up Or Down? Flying in Dreams? Hope it’s fun, Toucan What foods do you like? Berries? Nuts? Or coconuts? Hope … 

 

from instagram 4/25/17 – Out and about in León, Nicaragua

Out and about León, Nicaragua #trekarooing #visitnicaragua #familytrip #leonnicaragua