I get up very early again, a little after the hens and roosters. I see Fernand's boat.

If you want to understand what I'm referring to, take a few minutes to listen to this superb song by Alexandre Poulin.

The view from the beach is still wonderful.

The lunch prepared by Maria is very good. It consists of "Gallo Pinto", which is rice with frioles (a type of fried dough), salted cheese, plantains, a sweet banana and two eggs.

This is Maria and her husband Luis.

I'm taking this opportunity to ask some questions about the drinking water supply in this very remote area. First of all, you should know that there are three possible sources.

1. The well This water is not potable, but is used to "flush" the toilet with a bucket.

2. Black Tank: The water in the 1100-liter black tank is not potable. It is filled free of charge by a large tanker truck. The main uses of this water are for washing clothes, floors, or taking a shower with a bucket.

3. The White Tank : The water in a white tank with a capacity of 1100 liters is potable. Maria and Luis must pay 400 cordobas (CAD$16) to have it filled with potable water by a tanker truck.

Luis bought several broken freezers to use as extra storage tanks. A used freezer costs about 250 Cordobas (CAD$10).

When you brush your teeth, think about it? A magnificent parrot monologues endlessly...

I'm enjoying the ocean all morning. To see the video, click on this link.

In the afternoon, I hit the road again towards San Juan del Sur. It's a very popular beach resort here. It's a place where you can find just about anything. I rented a very clean room with a shower for $15 USD.

Here is a view of the giant statue of Jesus overlooking the bay.

The church is very pretty with its festive decorations.

I take the opportunity to go and spend a few moments in quiet reflection at the church.

Finally, I head towards the evening show.

You can see the immense statue of Jesus, which looks tiny in comparison to so much beauty.

That was my last show of this trip, it was emotional! Tomorrow, I'll be in Costa Rica, and I'll be thinking of all the wonderful moments I spent in this amazing country, Nicaragua. A smile costs nothing, so smile! ☺

David Beauchesne