The Sweaty Life in Managua

Sweltering, stuffy, & so sweaty. It's been hot in Managua: 95-100 degrees during the day and 85+ degrees throughout the night. It's the hottest time of year here, the worst part of el verano (summer), and we're just waiting for the rain to break. Nicaragua has 2 distinct seasons, the dry and the rainy, which is expected to start in the next couple of weeks. 

On a cooler note . . . We moved to a home with a family in Managua in April and are really enjoying the home environment. The house is never empty and we come home to Urania, her husband Roberto, her best friend Angeluz, her cooking partner Norma, Norma's sons, her nephew Ernesto, and frequently a visiting neighbor. Being surrounded by kind & caring people is wonderful. Urania is a cook and makes meals for local businesses, so the kitchen is often in full use and rice & beans always in supply. We love having a bigger kitchen space and tools to cook a variety of foods; we've been playing with recipes for pizza, pancakes, and curry with local ingredients. 

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You can see Tessa's happy mark on the tiles

Everyday, we are greeted at the iron gate - typical of Managua homes - by Tessa the dog, who is so excited to see us that . . . she pees. (Tail wagging in addition to this causes an unpleasant situation, but we keep petting her anyway, she is a cute dog after all). While I'm petting her, Joel hilariously narrates Tessa's thoughts; probably pretty accurately too. Video by request.
Our new home is in a barrio (neighborhood) called Bello Horizonte, about 30 minutes bus trip from the AsoFenix office, which puts us a bit closer to the center of the city. It is a very safe area too. 
Honestly, we do not like Managua much. And no one else seems to. But at least we have elements that we like, namely our new home.
We also miss you all a lot! We have internet in Managua and we would love to plan a video or phone chat to catch up!  
- Becky

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A glimpse of Managua

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