Managua, Matagalpa and Granada are all incredibly different cities. From climate to income to energy, it seemed like each city really had its distinct personality.
But culturally, the country is warm and welcoming..political ideologies were strong and visible. Daniel Ortega and the socialist party have assumed power again (as of Jan 2007)..there are new government projects, like schools and homes being built. But on the whole, Nicas I met didn´t seem to think that the Sandinistas could lift the nation out of poverty.
Living in Costa Rica sometimes makes you forget where you are. Things are generally comfortable here..I have a bed, running water, (sometimes) working showers, and three meals a day. In Nicaragua, many of these things are scarce. It is a true challenge to live, even for a few days, in Matagalpa. I find myself thinking constantly of the daily life conditions there--to lose electricity for a week, or water, or food.
It is a country with rich culture and history that I hope to dive further into soon..we are finalizing internship plans over the next week or so, and I can only hope to learn more from our neighbor to the north.
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