Isla de Ometepe
(DAY068 : Laguna de Apoyo - Isla de Ometepe : 80 miles and a 1 hour ferry ride)
When I arrived San Jorge, I still had plenty of time for the ferry at 2:30 pm. The trip cost less than $10 one way, and took about an hour on the brown, choppy waters of the largest lake in central America.
Had I not tied her good, I'm sure Katirga would have ended up on top of the Cavalier parked next to it.
Top deck always has the best views.
Isla de Ometepe is a couple of volcanic mountains jointly sticking out of Lago de Nicaragua. The ferry docks at Moyogalpa, on the western skirts of the larger Volcan, Conception. Volcan Maderas is at south east of Conception, and both mountains are circled by roads (or tracks) linked to each other over Santo Domingo.
Once Lago de Nicaragua and its freshwater bull sharks were safely left behind, I headed south, running counter clockwise on the main loop around Volcan Conception. The road was great and I was at Laguna Charco Verde in no time. I went to see the beach, took a picture, and got back on the road. As I veered off the loop the road became dirt, and I only made it to Santo Domingo by sunset. Beautiful views, cheap accommodation for $15, a new friend from Berlin to share the full moon by the lake, and a surprise eclipse, nicely summarizes the rest.
Laguna Charco Verde
Ometepe version of a pidgeon. (Urracas) Yep, things really are beautiful around here.
I woke up in a strange mood with a strange question: why did I come here?
To hike in nature? To climb a mountain? To see petroglyphs? To ride in dirt? It's a beautiful place, and all should've been appealing options. Could've been and would've been too. Shoulda coulda woulda... Let's move Kat!
At the main road, I thought it would be a good idea to take the north half of the loop rather than tracking back. Perhaps feeling guilty for not exploring enough. Bad call. When I reached the dock late only to watch the 10:30 ferry leave, I was beat, frustrated, and as dirty as Katirga. That, was not a road.
When I arrived San Jorge, I still had plenty of time for the ferry at 2:30 pm. The trip cost less than $10 one way, and took about an hour on the brown, choppy waters of the largest lake in central America.
Had I not tied her good, I'm sure Katirga would have ended up on top of the Cavalier parked next to it.
Top deck always has the best views.
Isla de Ometepe is a couple of volcanic mountains jointly sticking out of Lago de Nicaragua. The ferry docks at Moyogalpa, on the western skirts of the larger Volcan, Conception. Volcan Maderas is at south east of Conception, and both mountains are circled by roads (or tracks) linked to each other over Santo Domingo.
Once Lago de Nicaragua and its freshwater bull sharks were safely left behind, I headed south, running counter clockwise on the main loop around Volcan Conception. The road was great and I was at Laguna Charco Verde in no time. I went to see the beach, took a picture, and got back on the road. As I veered off the loop the road became dirt, and I only made it to Santo Domingo by sunset. Beautiful views, cheap accommodation for $15, a new friend from Berlin to share the full moon by the lake, and a surprise eclipse, nicely summarizes the rest.
Laguna Charco Verde
Ometepe version of a pidgeon. (Urracas) Yep, things really are beautiful around here.
I woke up in a strange mood with a strange question: why did I come here?
To hike in nature? To climb a mountain? To see petroglyphs? To ride in dirt? It's a beautiful place, and all should've been appealing options. Could've been and would've been too. Shoulda coulda woulda... Let's move Kat!
At the main road, I thought it would be a good idea to take the north half of the loop rather than tracking back. Perhaps feeling guilty for not exploring enough. Bad call. When I reached the dock late only to watch the 10:30 ferry leave, I was beat, frustrated, and as dirty as Katirga. That, was not a road.
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