The last few days, Stephen and I have had the freedom of driving (we rented a car)! Wow, I loved the freedom. I was a little freaked out at first; let’s just say that the rules of the road are a little different when you are contending with cars, motorcycles, bicycles, horses, carts, herds of cows, busses, large holes in the road, goats, dogs, etc.
This was my birthday gift from Stephen- I loved it! We went to San Juan del Sur (a coastal tourist town), saw the volcano island of Ometepe, went part way up our local volcano, Mombacho, saw the town of Catarina which overlooks a volcanic lake and Lake Nicaragua, and also drove into Managua. We were so thankful for answered prayers to not be stopped by the police (It is time for the Christmas time bribes) and for safe travels!
Our time in Managua had two purposes. We met with Dr. Montelagre (the surgeon), and surgery is planned for this Monday (November 25). We check in at 10 AM. Please pray for Stephen’s health between now and then, and for the surgery.
The second purpose for our time in Managua was to renew our visa. $120, a very helpful woman that we met, and a very long line later, we have our visas that will be good for 90 more days. We also got to go to the mall (AKA food court) and had Subway. It might not excite you, but it was a great treat for us to have some “American” food.
We were reminded yesterday morning to be thankful for what is before us- driving, an American passport (it means freedom, really), Subway sandwiches, the amazing views in this country, money for our visa, and Stephen’s upcoming surgery. What a blessing!
Love, Natalie