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| On Sunday we had yet another birthday party to attend. Juniett's cousin Jessica had her 15th birthday party. Before the party we took a ride to Masatepe to look at furniture. They make incredible furniture and the prices are great. The only thing I can't figure out is how I can get it back to the US for less that a gazillion dollars. The rocking chairs are a staple in every Nicaraguan home and they last forever. Most people buy a set when they are first married and never buy another. I would like to buy a set but I need to find ones I can take apart and reassemble here. |
Welcome To Masatepe |
Handmade Furniture |
Everyone Has A Store |
Making A Sale |
Downtown Masatepe |
The Furniture Market |
| In the center of Masatepe there's an artesans market where they sell custom made furniture. The vendors have samples on display and they also have catalogs with photos that you can look at. You can order whatever you want here and they will custom build your furniture for you. The quality was outstanding and the prices were, well, absurd. How about a solid mahogany dining table that seats 12 people for $1400? (chairs included) The table I was looking at would have easily been $5000 or $6000 at home. |
The Yellow House |
The Artesans Market In Masetepe |
Smart Dog |
Daniel Looks On |
Candy Store |
Baby Furniture |
Dog On The Roof |
This Place Has Quality Stuff |
The Place Next Door |
| On the way back for the party we also passed through the town of Niquinohomo. Niquinohomo is the birthplace of Augusto Sandino. Sandino was a rebel who led a group in the early 1900's that held the US Marines at bay for many years until the US finally withdrew from Nicaragua. The modern day Sandinistas are named in his honor. I found it interesting that in the birthplace of Sandino there didn't seem to be a whole lot of support for the Sandinistas. Most of the banners I saw were for the PLC and I saw several anti-Daniel messages scrawled in various places. |
The Guard Dog |
Beautiful Beds |
Niquinohomo Doesnt Like Ortega Either |
Welcome To Niquinohomo |
The Plant Store |
The Cake Is Here |
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When we got to the house the party was just getting started. I'm finally starting to figure out Nicaraguan time. The party was supposed to start at 3 PM, we got there at 4:15 and we were basically right on time. A good rule of thumb is that things usually start an hour to an hour and a half after the stated starting time. If you arrive earlier than that chances are you'll be the only one there.
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Plenty Of Balloons |
We Have Cake |
The Pinata |
Chef Amberson |
Juniett Looks On |
Happy Birthday |
Ready To Party |
Juniett Does A Quality Check |
The Birthday Girl |
A Happy Family |
Why Is The Gringo Taking Pictures |
I Scare Children |
Inspecting The Pinata |
The Birthday Girl |
The Nursery |
The Casa |
Plenty Of Flowers |
Dinner Is Cooking |
Dinner |
Thick Jungle In Back |
Hard To See The Neighbors |
Pretty Flowers |
Watch For Falling Coconuts |
Massive Vine |
Nice Wagon |
All The Dogs Stopped By |
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