ग्रानाडा 4

never having stayed in one place overseas for so long....it is just so hard to stop and relate the layers of experience as one develops a depth of knowledge of a place....the mrechants tht say hello with my name, the routes that i select becasue the architecture and tranquility is preferred and especial. that my thinking is a bit in spanish...that i can communitcate with my professor, hop the bus to rural locals, travel the streets at night with comfort and security....that i have friendships and share intimacies with nicaraguans....that i am deeply involved in the outcome of today´s election and see the many ways that our government impacts the life of the people here.

sitting at hotel alhambra overlooking the plaza and the horse carriages a chance meeting with Gioconda and kyle....leaning ' historical excursion through town with architectural students at 6 AM till noon, meetings with leading families in the cmmunity to discuss the trash problem and the hunger problem and views on remedies,...rendezvous with Giaconda in the evening and tea in the calle...

masaya, the laguna, my family and our laughter and pleasures. how they spoil me with surprises and how i am working to address their economic travails....just such a rich integrated experience.

Carla my teacher and i empty a whole bottle of wine during a post class class, and the evening fabric of the town is so rich....geckos on the walls here and pleasures of being so free.

shopping from the artisans in the plaza ' my favorite an argentinean girl flashing eyes and curles of black making her way around the world selling her jewelry ' so unique creating art from string and full of visions of magical islands and unstoppable...

a lesson in real estate today....homes here selling for 50% less than a year ago.,...and if ortega.s cronies win tonight more losses for all expected,. he is shutting down exemplary organizations OXFAM and i wonder if my my rendezwouswith Beverly, javier and fernando will even come to pass on wednesday...

no anxiety...just wonderment....and pleasure in this moment this day.