We've arrived

The merry band of travelers arrived late in Managua (which is 2 hours behind east coast time). All our luggage arrived as well and we had a 30 minute drive to our host agency where we gratefully found our bunk beds and crashed. We've had a hearty breakfast of rice and beans, huevos rancheros, fresh mango, watermelon, pineapple,  and bananas. It's pleasantly cool, hi 70's this morning and we've seen some colorful birds. We will head out shortly for a tour of historic monuments and cultural sites in Managua then a visit to a natural preserve. We will try to post more tomorrow.  Janice Butler, Director of Civic Engagement