This post is a bit overdue, considering we visited Nicaragua five months ago now, in October 2012. But with the snow falling heavy on Boston lately, it seemed a perfect time to revisit–at least mentally–a nice, warm place. What made us choose Nicaragua? A combination of factors. We had been to Belize the year before, and loved it. Belize pushed us out of our comfort … Continue reading Heaven’s gate & the mouth of hell: a visit to Nicaragua