Richard And Jo Demeester's photos

Father And Son

Father And Son

30 Apr 2009 256
The fantastically named Momotombo Volcano, and the island baby that he produced, Momotombito. Viewed from León Viejo.
Should The Pilot Really Cover His Window?

Should The Pilot Really Cover His Window?

29 Apr 2009 192
OK, it was sunny and very bright. And OK, we were in level flight. And OK, it was only the co-pilot. But still, one does not like to know that there is a shade in the windscreen of one's plane!
Now, That's What You Call Aqua!

Now, That's What You Call Aqua!

28 Apr 2009 1 208
Looking over the idyllic waters to the northern beaches of Little Corn Island.
Looking Back At Little Corn

Looking Back At Little Corn

28 Apr 2009 208
This was where we snorkelled, at a reef, with Little Corn Island in the distance.
View Up The Coast

View Up The Coast

26 Apr 2009 190
A great little spot above a rocky headland, with good coffee and a marvellous view. This view takes in almost the complete length of the island.
Locals At The Beach

Locals At The Beach

26 Apr 2009 210
It really is nice that locals still use the beaches. We often fear that these places might only have foreigners using them, but thankfully, that was not the case here.
Our Little Beach

Our Little Beach

26 Apr 2009 181
The stretch of beach in front of the cabins where we stayed. Little Corn Island.
Sulphurous Cloud From Masaya

Sulphurous Cloud From Masaya

23 Apr 2009 234
A cloud of volcanic ashes rising from the volcano, Masaya.
Santiago Crater

Santiago Crater

23 Apr 2009 218
The main crater of one of Central America's most active volcanoes, Masaya. The warning that came upon entry was "if debris is thrown from the volcano, take shelter under your vehicle".
300 Nacatamales Needs A Fair Bit Of Meat

300 Nacatamales Needs A Fair Bit Of Meat

23 Apr 2009 200
Meat cutting duties in a tamuga and nacatamale production kitchen.
Busy Kitchen - Large Scale Tamuga And Nacatamale Production

Busy Kitchen - Large Scale Tamuga And Nacatamale P…

23 Apr 2009 233
Ladies in a kitchen behind a not-to-likely-looking shop produce huge numbers of tamugas and nacatamales. It was an amazing production line, and quite a find to stumble upon this operation.
View Over Massive Crater Lake

View Over Massive Crater Lake

22 Apr 2009 233
From Catarina, this is the view over the crater lake, Apoyo. Granada is on the far side (not very visible in the photo) and beyond that is the massive Lake Nicaragua (Lago de Nicaragua).
Drinking Coffee

Drinking Coffee

21 Apr 2009 173
Amazingly, it is hard to find a good cup of coffee in Nicaragua. But in a city like Granada, so heavily visited, they know the tourists are seeking a good brew. This is right on the main square.
A Typical Street in Granada

A Typical Street in Granada

21 Apr 2009 182
Close to the centre, there is a bit more attention to detail and colour, but the average street in Granada still has many beautiful Colonial buildings.
Looking Towards Granada Centre

Looking Towards Granada Centre

21 Apr 2009 182
A streetscape, and the church of Guadalupe.
Another Hilarious Pot

Another Hilarious Pot

21 Apr 2009 173
Some potters had a lot of fun. This pot is holding his belly and poking his tongue out.
Statues From Isla Zapatera

Statues From Isla Zapatera

21 Apr 2009 203
Large statues found on the ritual island of Zapatera in Lake Nicaragua, now on display in the museum of San Francisco.
View From Our Hospedaje

View From Our Hospedaje

21 Apr 2009 178
The Granada Cathedral across the rooftops, viewed from our accommodations.
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