| 8/4/14 Good Morning Nicaragua
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Another busy week especially since we are returning to the states Monday. It has been several years since we returned so it is a trip long overdue. If any evildoers are reading this, our Granada home will be occupied and there are two man-eating (or woman) vicious dogs named George and Gracie. Don’t let their toothy grins fool you, they’ll dismember you in a heartbeat.
One of the things we will be doing back home is going through all of our old photo albums. Probably will throw out most photos and just keep a few special ones. Another thing the digital age has destroyed since pulling out a photo album is a good way to scare people away now and who has more than a few minutes to look at paper photos?
Hope this new format for the newsletter gets to you OK. I’m sure there will be a few bugs I will need to address. Remember, no Nica Nuggets while we are away until August 25th.
Regards
Darrell |
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Lots of Events Coming Up in Granada
Aug 8 Meet and Greet at Hotel Alhambra 4:00 PM (more info below)
Aug 9-10 Art Fair at Tres Mundos
Aug 13-Sept 3 Oil painting exhibition by Rafa Fernandez at Tres Mundos
Aug 13 Rusty Pistols play at the Garden Cafe
Aug 10 Running of the Bulls
Aug 16 Carnaval
Aug 17 Hipica
Aug 22 and 29 International Contemporary Dance Festival at Tres Mundos
Aug 23 Puedo Leer Biblioteca Anniversary (story below)
Vida Granada has the details at the following link:
http://vidagranada.com/calendar.html |
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How to Deal With Stress
By Dr. Jerry Lee Hoover N.D.
Stress refers to physical or mental demands that require an increased response from the body. Stress can be caused by changes in our daily life, including changes for the better, such as getting married, graduating from college, moving to Nicaragua, etc.
Read the whole story:
https://expatguidenicaragua.com/deal-stress/ |
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Our New Home – Week 9
Visibly, not a lot happened on our home this week. The first floor roof trusses were all put in place and I assume they will start on the second floor roof this week. The first layer of concrete facing was put on all external and internal walls. Looks like all major plumbing as been installed and the ditch was dug to connect the house to the community water line. The pool has been dug and concrete is being poured. Still on schedule to complete in 16 weeks.
Read the whole progress report:
https://expatguidenicaragua.com/new-home-week-9/ |
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Biggest Engineering Project in Human History
Interesting overview and video of the proposed Nicaragua Canal. Will this ever really happen? Don’t know but construction is supposed to start in December. I would think the Wall of China or the Pyramids were bigger engineering projects.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZPi1EaI6bA |
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Linda and I have now hosted three Granada Christian Fellowship gatherings at our house. We meet on Sunday mornings at 10:30. This is open to anyone who wants to have fellowship by singing hymns, reading scripture and sharing prayer requests, we finish up by 12. The numbers have been increasing every week and we would love to have you join us.
Our house is located at 708 Calle Xalteva one block east of the Maria Auxiliadora Church. This is non-denominational and everyone is welcome.
Darrell Hinson [email protected]
DB – This is from my other brother Darrell. |
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Should Travelers Give to Kids Who Beg
Good article forwarded to me by Mary Helen on effects of giving money, food and other things to kids that beg. What is nice about this article is that it also gives some good solutions to the issues.
We discuss this a lot here due to the kids that beg on our main drag, La Calzada. Many of them are not begging due to lack of food, they just prefer the leftover food to the bland diets they have at home. Being a poor country, if a child can get a tourist or expat to give them a dollar and they do this easily once an hour then they are making more than many of their parents. What is the incentive to stay in school if begging is more profitable?
But we see this problem more in Granada and SJDS than other areas of Nicaragua.
http://uncorneredmarket.com/should-travelers-give-to-kids-who-beg/ |
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Montezuma Oropendola
The Montezuma oropendola (Psarocolius montezuma) is a New World tropical bird. It is a resident breeder in the Caribbean coastal lowlands from southeastern Mexico to central Panama, but is absent from El Salvador and southern Guatemala. It also occurs on the Pacific slope of Nicaragua and Honduras and northwestern Costa Rica.The English and scientific names of this species commemorate the Aztec emperor Moctezuma II. They are master nest builders as you can see on the picture above.
This is from our friend Alf and the link below shows a baby being fed by Alf’s son. I always wondered what bird made these beautiful hanging nests that people put in their homes for good luck.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eL1qGDyOmuA&feature=youtu.be |
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We would like to recommend our Spanish teacher, Maria Lydia Rueda Cuadra to Granada expats. She is delightful, knowledgeable, very professional and will tailor sessions to fit your level, style and desire. Maria’s rate of $6/hr is an excellent value AND she will meet you at your location in Granada.
She is available daily from 2pm into the evening. Contact her to arrange a time: marialydia2013@gmail.com, 84495130 (Claro) or 83726157 (Movistar)
Over the past four months, she has helped our family improve our Spanish comprehension and speaking immensely.
Diane Laughter & Gerard Rousseau
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Biblioteca Puedo Leer is Eight Years Old!
It’s very hard to remember what life was like before the library came into being as it has been eight years now.
We have grown to having two lending libraries, two reading corners and an extended public school book programme. We have hundreds of children and a growing number of adults using the libraries. It is very satisfying to have children come in requesting specific books to help them with school assignments and parents bringing in very young children who are not yet readers. All of this brings the hope for the future of Nicaraguans. They will be more literate and know that books and reading can be for enjoyment, not just for obtaining information.
We will be celebrating our eighth anniversary on Saturday, August 23 in the side street near the library on Santa Lucia. Children from the reading room at Hotel Con Corazan and the lending library at Pancasan will be present too.
We have a variety of activities planned and would like to give small prizes to those who participate. If you or your business would like to sponsor an activity and provide for prizes we would be very appreciative. Contact Carol Rea, [email protected] if you would like to be a sponsor. We would, of course, give credit for such sponsorship.
Even if you are not able to sponsor an event please do come and join us at 2:00pm Saturday, August 23 on the side street next to the Casa Flor de Panamena. |
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Need Pet Papers?
I’m Dr. Lester Tapia, a Veterinarian (bilingual) from Granada. I am licensed and accredited to extend animal health certificates for all animals. I have also facility to have all the paperwork to get an animal out of the country in one day. And the owner will not have to travel to Managua to make long lines, extra fuel spend or simply deal with the language barriers since typically nobody speaks English there.
Phone: 8540-8032. Email: [email protected]
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UEGourmet Opens August 9th
UEGourmet is opening its doors August 9th at 8:00 AM
412 Calle Real Xalteva, 1 1/2 cuadra de la Merced a oeste, Granada.
We invite you to visit our shop where you will find different European salads good for your health, sandwiches prepared in front of you according to your choice, 1 or 2 plates du jour to take home and some desserts of different places of Europe. We try our best to have the majority of our products bio and fresh.
Welcome to UEGOURMET!
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For Rent
Fully furnished 2 bedroom apartments 24/7 security, swimming pool, A/C
$400 monthly rent – Reparto San Juan, Granada 2552-8575 8843-1089 |
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Colonial Home For Rent
Colonial House for long/short term rental in Granada beginning September
Newly renovated in the historic district one block from Calle Calzada and comprising of:
3 double bedrooms with air-conditioning and ensuite bathrooms (sleeps 6)
Garage, kitchen, 2 living areas, dining area, swimming pool and gardens.
Fully furnished. A mirador has views to Lake Nicaragua, Ometepe and the city.
Separate quarters for cuidador/cleaner.
Long term rental; US$ 1400 per month.
Short term to be negotiated with Neil Beauregard, Property Manager, Granada
Contact: [email protected] Tel: 8875-1978 |
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FOR SALE: 2013 Like New, “Black Metal Flake” CHEVY CAPTIVA SPORT
This vehicle is rated as a “a compact crossover SUV” and was awarded the title of the “Most Attractive Car” in the 2013 J.D. Power Awards. It has a 2.0 liter, 4 cylinder, 16 valve turbo engine that runs very quietly; it has an ECO mode which provides for excellent fuel efficiency.
– it has 15,000 miles on it
– it has a 6-speed automatic transmission with Driver Shift Control, for optimal control of the 4-wheel drive system.
– the system has an Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and an Electronic Control Module (ECM) that work in harmony so that the driver has “absolute control of the road” at all times
– it has a 4 wheel independent ALL NEWLY INSTALLED, USA-built suspension system, plus all 4 wheels have new Delco AC disc brakes = ((-: The vehicle has been upgraded recently with new Detroit Axle rear hubs and bearings.
– It is LOADED with: Hydraulic steering, ABS disc brakes, central air, all electric windows/doors, dual air bag security, theft control, tinted windows, excellent sound system with18 pre-set FAVE FM radio stations, Carryboy custom roof rack, almost new 17″ Firestone Destination LE radial tires, back up sensor signals with “beep” and digital red lights when closer than 2 meters, etc.
In Managua, a 2014 Chevy Captiva Sport NEW goes for about $28,000 – $29,000 (including taxes).
I am asking $19,750 for this 2013 model. Please call or email me for details and a test drive!
Dr. G.V. “Gregorio” Powell
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2001 Nissan Patrol – Japanese made
This vehicle is Silver with nearly new Firestone Destination tires and a new spare rear exterior mounted tire. The motor is a 3.5 turbo diesel. Driver and passenger air bags with 4 wheel anti lock disk brakes. Interior is 7 passenger with 2 fold down seats and is outstanding for 5 or 6 large pieces of luggage when the seats are folded up. More cargo can be placed on the spacious roof rack so the storage possibilities are endless.
The comfort option are full power accessories, 3 way auto sun roof, new high power Panasonic stereo with removable face for security and upgraded front speakers. This Nissan has new seat covers and new water and mud collecting floor mats.
In the last 18 months it has had new shocks and new Ever Ready Gold model battery, plus a new serpentine belt and tensioner. The gas mileage is exceptional for a vehicle of such size, power and versatility. It has been my family vehicle here; however, we are moving to Panama. It would be super for family, tourism or any utility work.
$7,500.00
CONTACT: Albert – 8-376-9615 or 8-895-0017
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Kittens Need a Home
Here are some pics of the 6 kitties we rescued several months ago. They are now approximately 4.5 months old. There are five females and one male. All recently sterilized. Please let me know if you have room to take any of them or could help find homes for them. As I mentioned in my previous email, we are running out of time before we will be forced to put them outside as we have been given notice by our landlord, so any help you can give us in finding these kitties good homes as soon as possible would be greatly appreciated.We have raised these six kittens since they were newborns and hand fed them and gave them all the care and love they needed to grow to what they are today. They have grown into beautiful, energetic, affectionate, healthy young kittens and we are so happy to have had the opportunity to save these precious creatures. We would wish for nothing less for them and we are now desperately searching for good homes for them to go to.
Also, if a permanent home is not possible, then possibly there may be some people willing to foster any of them so we can have more time to find them ‘forever homes’.
We have a truck and can help deliver them if needed.
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