We followed up our last ascetic volunteer experience in Honduras (see 'Cutting tanks and fire ants' post from November 12) with a decadent volunteer experience in Nicaragua. Jenn and I spent the last two and a half weeks at an eco hostel on Ometepe Island in Lake Nicaragua. We slept in the hammock dorm while "working" at the hostel. We checked in guests, mixed cocktails with homemade juices, served beers and cooked dinners for the guests, the owners and ourselves. The owners are an American couple that loves to cook and eat delicious food. The kitchen was stocked with fresh local produce, chicken that had been smoked in a homemade smoker, and a healthy supply of homemade bread dough. We went from weight loss program in Honduras to a weight gain program in Nicargua. It was a fun, decadent couple of weeks. And as a side project, I created a promotional video for the hostel (as it just opened in July and they're trying to put the word out). The link is below.
We have just arrived in Bogotá, Colombia to embark on the next six weeks of our trip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLC5Uc_8cGU
Riding along the beach during our three days off work. We bike around the island. Throw back to this past July's RAGBRAI.
I liked your youtube the two of you look great. And, I was very happy to hear you had started gaining weight. As the advertising Cow said, eat more chicken.
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