Nicaragua is lush x 2

Granada, yet another beautiful colonial town,

with... a house hold electricity meter hub.

 Shamefully I didn't get a photo of the fantastic church, instead a museum showing local dusty produce.

 Also features this local artist, brilliant and colourful

some very kitsch religious depictions, watch for the snake my loves.

In the distance, guess what, another Volcano!

went to see - quite a rumble from this one 

and a wildlife display that I managed with a selfie

Hit a landmark 10,000 km on the way here and feeling it in the shoulders n back.

Time for a break, back to the Caribbean coast!

But not before I encounter a bit of rain, this is what the rainy season is like here.I entered a roundabout dry and 8 seconds left the 2nd exit soaked diving for a garage.

 Made it but used the front brake to park myself on the floor. Stood and gave a bow the appreciative cheer of a sodden moto audience..

 the rain had nearly stopped but no one left the garage.

this is why:

 and this

So after this kind of ride a quick flight at $80 its too good to resist!

bit o a boat ride

and welcome to the Corn Islands!

 A little bit of a walk to the quiet part of the island

 find a place to stay

 bit windy at times, think key Largo.

Lobster dinner.

beer in the sun, soooo good. Thank you airbnb!

 not a bike to be seen for a week!