Amanda's blog

The first night we slept in our new home I waled into the dark kitchen at about 2 in the morning for a drink, and almost stepped on a large toad...i think it is known as a "pica caballos" here, and is smaller than the buffo/ cane toad that we "know and love" in Miami, but is still the size of my spread out hand.

Did I really read in today's paper that Ortega has encouraged people behind on their micro-finance debts to take over the bank offices to have their debts "renegotiated" Yikes!

Though tomorrow will probably not be much of a day of rest, I always enjoy the feeling of calm that descends with Friday night, though I much prefer to spend it with a large dinner of family and friends. Instead Maya and I will probably have a nice walk down Calle Calzada and find a little place to break bread somewhere nearby.

We're back in Miami, trying to gear up for our mid-August move. A lot of fun with a 19 month old to chase after!

Haim Maya and I were just in Nica for a week to explore. Me to reacquaint with old friends, and him investigating business opportunities. I was shocked by the price increases...over 100% in four years for much of the foods I remember. The "other" Nicaragua...the one where food prices don't matter so much, seems to be having a blast in all of the new restaurants and malls of Managua.