Heading North

Hola from Matagulpa, Nicaragua! We left Costa Rica two days ago after spending almost a week in various locations around the country. As seems to be the trend on our trip, crossing the border once again took several hours. With each border comes long lines, people trying to rip you off, confusing rules, various papers that need to be signed (by people who always seem to be on their lunch break and are no where to be found), photo copies that need to be made, little fees for this and that to be paid, etc etc etc. At this particular border crossing our car was determined to be "suspicious." So for the next hour our car was intensely searched by the Nicaraguan police (who themselves needed to be carefully watched as to insure they didn't steal anything from us). Every bag was completely gone through and every panel of the car was taken off until it was obvious we weren't carrying anything illegal. However, besides inconveniences such as trouble at the borders, everything thus far has been relatively smooth sailing.

As we travel, we are continually impressed by the kindness of those who have generously hosted us in their homes. We've had wonderful meals cooked for us, had our laundry done, been taken out to dinner, been given tours of various cities, and have even been given the last beds in the house causing family members to sleep on the floor. God is good, and we have seen his love through the hospitality of various brothers and sisters along the way.

Lord willing, tomorrow we are off to La Cebia, Honduras!