So with a long day in Granada Saturday, we decided to hang out in San Juan on Sunday and take in the sights. Rising early we headed down to the dinning room for our breakfast. As it turns out it was a buffet, because of a large wedding party visiting. After a good breakfast Nelson and I headed into town to poke around and find some souvenirs, but to our surprise the shops were all closed? What? With hundreds of gringos roaming the streets? Oh well. There are always ladies at the beach selling stuff.After about an 1.5 hours we had seen the town (it is quite small), we headed to the fish market to replenish our stocks for dinner. This time we bought shrimp and fillets of Pargo, which is Sea Bass. I was repairing pan friend fish fillets with 
shrimp sauce for dinner. Feeling the mid day heat, we decided to head back to the house and take a nap. But not before having a fried fish sandwich...YUMMY!
shrimp sauce for dinner. Feeling the mid day heat, we decided to head back to the house and take a nap. But not before having a fried fish sandwich...YUMMY!Around 4 p.m. we headed out again, this time to head up to the Christ. San Juan is a large horse shoe cove. Facing the beach on the right top point of the horse shoe, is a new large statue of Christ, similar to the one in Rio (the same idea anyway, but on a smaller scale). Late afternoon is the time to go. There is always a great breeze and you will get to see the sunset. The large Christ is 
sculpted 
of fiberglass and was created by Tico artist Max Ulloa, of Heredia. The statue is the protector of little San Juan. After about an hour we headed back down the ountain to town for a look through the local vendors set up on the beach. Are you ready for LOBSTER again? What do you think!!!
sculpted 
of fiberglass and was created by Tico artist Max Ulloa, of Heredia. The statue is the protector of little San Juan. After about an hour we headed back down the ountain to town for a look through the local vendors set up on the beach. Are you ready for LOBSTER again? What do you think!!!So Monday being our last day, we wanted to do a little shopping. We were quite impressed with the market at Rivas, so we decided to head there early in the morning to do our shopping as we had to check out at noon. As it turned out, Bosco was taking a couple to Rivas to catch the bus, so we tagged along. Mom joined us and our 
first stop was for breakfast in the central market. Everything is cooked on wood burning stoves. The smoke is thick, so it is not for the faint. An amazing pinto with eggs, chicken and salsa, with homemade tortillas...WOW! Is everyone ready to shop? YES, says mom. We wondered through the market for a hour or so, and then grabbed a bicycle taxi for mom so she could see some of the sights. We took in a few churches, the local museum, and then a great tour through the streets taking in all the colonial architecture. What a great end to a nice getaway.
first stop was for breakfast in the central market. Everything is cooked on wood burning stoves. The smoke is thick, so it is not for the faint. An amazing pinto with eggs, chicken and salsa, with homemade tortillas...WOW! Is everyone ready to shop? YES, says mom. We wondered through the market for a hour or so, and then grabbed a bicycle taxi for mom so she could see some of the sights. We took in a few churches, the local museum, and then a great tour through the streets taking in all the colonial architecture. What a great end to a nice getaway. Thanks Nicaragua, we will be back.
Pura Vida
Dennis
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