Day 5: Update


Hello everyone, we had a super busy day today! We began the day by visiting a volcano then headed to a laguna in Masaya, Nicaragua. We also got the chance to purchase AMAZING pottery and souvenirs. We ended the day with a concert with traditional folk music. Unfortunately, we got home late so we will be uploading a full blog post and photo blog tomorrow.

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  1. beth reeseMarch 24, 2018 at 6:20 AM

    Great pic! Can't wait for more!
    <3

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  2. UnknownMarch 24, 2018 at 8:53 AM

    Thanks for the post! Miss you! Have fun and stay safe! D,S&E

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