After spending a day wandering around Managua, I already
find myself starting every conversation by thinking first about how to manage
to communicate what I’m trying to say in my bastardized Spanglish.
The crumbling façade of the Antigua Catedral is
magnificent, though you can’t approach it.
This beautiful cathedral, located in the abandoned Plaza de la Revolucion, was once the
bustling center of Nicaragua’s capital.
Destroyed during an earthquake in 1972, it now stands empty, a poignant symbol
of the city’s past.
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In order to get out of the heat (as well as replace the
sunscreen and bug spray I foolishly packed in my carry-on) I decided to visit
Managua’s numero uno shopping center. Metrocentral
is a bustling, modern mall with dozens of stores, a large food court and a
theater. I thought about going to see
Skyfall to kill a few hours before I was set to meet the other members of the
World Vets group, but since I can barely keep up with Bond movies when they’re
in English, I decided not to waste the money.
Cabs can be found in abundance. Rides are about as expensive here as they are
in U.S., with the notable exception that there are no meters. The driver will simply tell you how much it
is to go somewhere and you can then decide whether to hop in or not. Speed limits, car lanes and traffic signs
seem to be meaningless here. It makes
for an interesting ride.
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