Wow, was miraflor spectacular, and i saw the pictures from the website and they do not do the place justice. i got a lot of great ones, but nothing but being there can truly describe how wonderful it was. The day we got there we had breakfast, met a wonderful couple named Josh and Becca and then went for a long walk with them and our guide, Juan Carlos. Juan Carlos might have been one of the best things in the place, although it is hard to say because everything was so damn spectacular. He is 20 and just the nicest guy. We got back to the farm and had lunch. Me and hil stayed in a wonderful little hut and it was just a blast. I took a long nap after lunch, and then got up freezing (a new experience for me in nicaragua). Not only was it freezing, but storming as well. We had dinner and a long discussion with the guests (all 6 not counting us) and then went to bed. The next day we had breakfast – all the meals were great by the way – and then went horseback riding. This being my first time i was a bit apprehensive, but it was one of the most rewarding experience of my life. The views were just wonderful, and we stopped and went swimming in this beautiful place under a waterfall. The trails that we took these horses on were crazy, and i have to admit i was a bit scared as we were galloping down them. Although by the end i was able to gallop without holding on for dear life. Got some good pictures of miraflor and hil took some of me on the horse. Just a great experience in general. <\/p>\n
At the moment i don’t exactly know where my family is, as they are not in their house and the door is locked…… the little girl next door just said No esta aqui…. so I’m not exactly sure what I’m going to do. I expect they will be home sometime soon though. Yes, i expect we will pamper ourselves in leon. God that hot shower will feel great. Anyway, much love from here in nica. and i will talk to you later<\/p>\n
Much love
\nMateo<\/p>\n
P.S, not really all that homesick, and the spanish is getting easier, thank god.<\/p>\n
Adios<\/p>\n
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Dear Matt & Hil,<\/p>\n
I rode a horse once, or should I say I got on the beast and it walked around while I tried to steer it. I pulled the reins, kicked its side and twisted its ears, but he acted as if I wasn\u00c3\u00adt there. When I finally dismounted, it stepped on my foot. I\u00c3\u00adm glad your horse was better behaved. <\/p>\n
Yesterday we, with Mark, Ginger, Adam, Tricia and Dan, drove to the Queijo\u00c3\u00ads in Hubbardston for an all day barbecue. We arrived at 1 PM and sat and ate and drank and talked until 7. It was then that Jan forced us to get off our \u00c3\u00acLazy butts,\u00c3\u00ae and onto the pond. They have two kayaks, one canoe, a rowboat (not unlike the one your uncle Peter and I used on Big Cynthiana Road) and a sailboat. We played on the water for another hour and then headed home. <\/p>\n
Below are photos of our incredible desserts: a raspberry cheesecake Mark S brought and Jan\u00c3\u00ads homemade blueberry crisp. As good as they were, the best dessert was waiting for us at home – your email. Wow, was miraflor spectacular, and i saw the pictures from the website and they do not do the place justice. i got a lot of great ones, but nothing but being there can truly describe how wonderful it was. The … Continue reading
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