• A Great Christmas Eve Dinner at Monna Lisa’s Pizza

    We asked Levi where he wanted to have his Christmas Eve dinner. He said, “Monna Lisa Pizza!” They have a play scape there, so good idea on his part. They also have the friendliest owners and ...

  • El Camello Restaurante Granada, Nicaragua

    Location: Calle El Caimito, from Parque Central, 2 blocks towards the lake. El Camello is one of our favorite places to grab lunch. It’s a Mediterranean food joint on Calle El Cisne and Calle El Caimito. ...

  • A Few Pics Around the Market in Matagalpa

    I snapped a few pics around the market in Matagalpa today where we went to buy a dresser. I’ll have to go back to get more. I forgot I had my camera on me until we ...

  • Gringo in Matagalpa!

    We arrived in Matagalpa this evening. I changed the blog’s logo to commemorate the event. It’s a beautiful, but long, ride from Granada….about 2.5 hours. I recommend chartering a private driver so you can relax and ...

  • We Made Shelves

    If you’ve been reading this blog for a while you’re already quite aware that we are awesome at making things. For instance, the awesome BBQ grill we made. Well, our craftiness doesn’t stop there, kids, not ...

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Merida, Mexico: Day 1

By Clif Haley
June 9, 2019
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As I sit here on Day 2 of our trip to Merida trying to gather ...
Merida, Mexico. Colorful Merida sign in Plaza Grande. San Ildefonso cathedral in the evening. Mexican flag flutters on air.

We’re Heading to Mérida, Mexico

By Clif Haley
March 18, 2019

Do Not Buy my New Gringo in Granada BOOK!

By Clif Haley
May 17, 2016

Visiting San Juan del Sur

By Clif Haley
August 8, 2015

El Camello Revisited

By Clif Haley
July 30, 2015
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We Moved to Matagalpa

By Clif Haley
January 4, 2014
Well, I’m not exactly sure what to do about this blog. When we visited Matagalpa a couple of weeks ago we actually put ...
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Scooting on la Calzada in Granada, Nicaragua

By Clif Haley
December 30, 2013
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The Bureaucratic Hell of Picking up a Package from Customs

By Clif Haley
December 28, 2013
While Nicaragua is technically a democratic republic, it more resembles a socialist country, so my theory is that government run processes are so ...
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A Great Christmas Eve Dinner at Monna Lisa’s Pizza

By Clif Haley
December 24, 2013
We asked Levi where he wanted to have his Christmas Eve dinner. He said, “Monna Lisa Pizza!” They have a play scape there, ...
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La Posada Rotiseria

By Clif Haley
December 22, 2013
If you want some fantastico pollo in Matagalpa I highly recommend La Posada Rotiseria. It’s off the beaten path, and a long time ...
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Hotel Hopping in Matagalpa, Nicaragua

By Clif Haley
December 20, 2013
We arrived at Hotel El Castillo in Matagalpa Tuesday evening. The hotel is a quaint structure built up the side of a mountain ...
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Gringo in Matagalpa!

By Clif Haley
December 18, 2013
We arrived in Matagalpa this evening. I changed the blog’s logo to commemorate the event. It’s a beautiful, but long, ride from Granada….about ...
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I’m an International Fugitive

By Clif Haley
December 16, 2013
Despite claiming not to be an international fugitive in my first post on this blog, it turns out I am! Several months before ...
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First Scooter Trip!

By Clif Haley
December 15, 2013
I had my first real drive on the new scooter today. I took it down to the lake and back a couple of ...
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