Another lagoon and meet the family…..

This is another laguna– "la laguna de apoyo" and to the right, the volcán Mombacho, which I´m assured is dormant! This photo is taken from a mirador in Catarina which is one of the "pueblos blancos" just outside of Masaya. This is a volcanic crater lake (apparently 200m deep and 200 centuries old) that you can swim in…it is said to have the cleanest and deepest water in Nicaragua, with supposed healing powers. There are little cabañas spread around steep edges of the crater… I think we will spending many weekends here :)
The view, as you can see, is absolutely breathtaking!

This is a photo of some of my host family by the lagoon – l-r, the wonderful Doña (Mrs) Dorcas, her great-grandaughter Alba Thais and her grandson, Isaac. D.D is amazing! A real character with lots of stories… everyday she makes me eggs for breakfast :) D.D is coming home with us next year…