Day Three - Friday Feb 12, 2010

Jenn's 27th Birthday!!!  We started out the day by visiting a school (Laura Vicuna) on the outskirts of Masaya.  Jenn works for One Laptop Per Child and was sent to survey the parents of the children who just received their XO laptops.  The kids were absolutely adorable and obviously thrilled with their new computers.

 

At the Laura Vicuna school outside of Masaya

After driving back into Managua we were taken to Mi Sason for Jenn's birthday lunch.  Her co-workers arranged for the restaurant to serve us Caballo Bayo for lunch, which was quite lucky for us, as it is only served on special occasions.  Caballo Bayo consists of a variety of food and is served a top a pot/vase with a face carved into it (oddly resembles the Kool Aid man). 

 

Caballo Bayo 

Kool Aid Man

After school, we headed to the UCA (bus terminal) and boarded a large van to Leon.  We had previously arranged to stay at Big Foot Hostel, which was an excellent choice.  They have a $35 package that includes a bunk in the dorm, a t-shirt, 2 stickers, 2 mojitos and a trip to Cerro Negro (boarding down the side of a volcano)! 

                                                        AMAZING!

Things I learned from Day Three:

1) Always board the fullest bus/van because they will not leave until the vehicle is absolutely full

2) No point in booking things in advance..they won't hold anything for you until you are there in person