Our first day in Nicaragua was one filled with excitement and cultural experiences. We went on a tour of Managua, Masaya and Granada.
We learned about the problems with heavy pollution in the Lake Managua and saw the potential of this natural resource if it can be cleaned up. In the National Museum of Nicaragua, we saw both old and new works of art.
In Masaya, we went to Nicaragua's first National Park and got to stand on the edge of an active volcano. We shopped at the Masaya market and had a chance to see goods sold by local business owners.
The beauty of the colonial architecture in Granada was breathtaking...literally. One by one we walked up a narrow staircase to go up into a bell tower and look out over the city.
The day ended with a dinner in which many of us tried Nica food for the first time. We ordered a wide assortment of grilled meats, vegetables, rice and beans for a "family style" feast. Nobody went to bed hungry.
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