ग्रानाडा goodby

last day in the colonial village ' from bus and shop windows i see and visit with friends local and international. it does not take long to find a sense of home here. many folks tell stories of coming staying and never regretting what is left behind. my day on tuesday so indicative of why it is best for me to be a solo traveler

up at 5.

meeting with realator at 7 to reinspect houses

negotiation and offer to spanish owner

off to school

three hours of study

school outing to cigar making shop ' we have our smokes and enter world of senses not previously known

carla and i split off to go to san francisco church and museum. man cleaning floor speaks four languages dutch eng span and german. he takes us underground to see indian shaman burried under chuirch. catholics routinely built their churches on top of native grave sites

museum with treasures dating back to 1300 b.c. wonderful womb urns and stone carvings reminiscent of easter islan but more detailed and magical...these unearthed on the island in lake nicaragua. must study this culture

as i twrite the heat is sescending adn the sweat sets in!!!!!!!!!! i am a wash rag wet gal most of the time....getting used toit tho

from muuseum to beer stop and meeting with hotel alhambra chief re litter issue and employment. folks that are poor litter because it gives them a sense of being äbove someone .... as street cleaners pick up after them...i can understand this.

meeting with contractor, family realtor and real estate manager to discuss dillema in my family, cancer,,,poverty.,...valeska...renovationof their casa or not. we decide it best if i buy a small place and they enjoy part of the profit of the rental income for watching voer the casa and etc. if i hafve a 300 per month profit ' they will get it. ihope to give them an income stream of at least $300 extra

John and i pick up bus to masaya. 30 minute trip and shopping spree for me amid smells and sights that thrill...i will NEVER tire of markets! so alive. there is really not aloternataive....and it is the heart of the community. how completely free nic is from the mall...it is 1850 still alive and will be forever

back at 4Ñ00 and deal approved'acceptecd for house! contract signed. meetings with manatger - helen who is bound to be a new friend here.

meet with attorney ' power ov attorney executed....sign all papters translating from spanish!

joff to my schuela for dance lessons in salsa, maragne...goodbyes from co students ' landonm felix and christa and johm

wlk home with my packing carton and stop at cafe to buy torte for goodby party at home. meet dave ' miami boy ' living in costa rica until last year....preppy what is this guy´s story? i have gelato ' he dinner and i learn he is looking for a year long lease on a place in granada .....destiny????????? perfect!


we agree if one does not jump at opportunity life will pass youbuy.

antiqua is Çcooked¨ toast
guatamala perople hard

more later must catch taxi to man