Leaving Nicaragua

It was sunny and warm as I flew out of Nicaragua early Friday morning and I arrived in Iowa late Friday night to temps in the 20's and predictions of a winter storm. Here are some pics of my hotel. It was a very nice place to stay. While not extravagant by American standards, it was very clean and comfortable. I had my own bathroom with a shower. I didn't have hot water, but most people don't in Nicaragua. I had a room air conditioner that I could turn on at night. I even had wireless Internet.

Geckos, geckos everywhere. These little guys move rather unpredictably, which can be unnerving. They also make a loud chirping noise - all . the . time.

The bed was quite comfortable and it was nice to have a reading lamp by the bed.

Cupboards for clothes. In the middle one there is also a T.V. The man who brought me to my room was quite proud that they had a T.V. with a remote control and programs in English. I never turned it on, but he doesn't need to know that :-)

Lovely brown and orange curtains.

I tried to describe this picture for Dwight, but it sort of defies description.

I had breakfast here in the mornings.

Most places have fences, gates, and guards.

They are building more rooms. These project out over the hill and are supported by posts. It all looked most precarious to me, but it is quite a common building style.

In comparison to these houses, it was like living in a palace.