(^52) Moyogalpa – Granada - 78 kilometres
By morning, a ferry returned us to the mainland from where we proceeded to
Granada. Granada came as a pleasant surprise as a plethora of restored colonial
architecture lined its narrow streets.
Situated along the shores of Lago Nicaragua, Granada has a fascinating history. Its
location along the lake gave it easy access to the Caribbean Sea via Rio San Juan
but also made it an easy target for pirates. As a result, the city fell victim to many
invasions from English, French and Dutch pirates.
Today, Granada is a peaceful, pretty city sporting a lovely mango tree-covered
central plaza, many colourful restored houses, and quite a few impressive churches.
The most remarkable was the cathedral at Parque Central. Our early arrival allowed
us plenty of time to snatch a few pictures before sunset.
Grenada called for an additional day of investigating as it was blessed with
countless attractions. Unfortunately, our establishment was incredibly hot and it
was impossible to stay beyond sunrise. Eish!
leana
(Leana)
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