Zopilote farm is a permaculture site and party hostel I stayed at for four days after hearing it had a better vibe than Finca Magdalena. It happened to be where Elena and Anna were headed after we´d met at the watering hole, so it was kind of a no-brainer to head over there.
From my tent, here are the picnic tables and climbing rope. This area also became party central on pizza nights, three times a week.
Groovy stonework make this place a work of art.
The grounds are used as a hostel, so the owners say sometimes people don´t realize they are at a permaculture site. Here you can see a path, some of the earth, and a water diversion channel to the right.
main showers, integrating recycled materials in construction
The communal kitchen, like many of the structures, is woven beautifully into the landscape.
The path to reception area, with filtered water spigot.
As you can see, the place is nearly paradise, but the Italian owners allow a lot of hard partying there. It brings them income from all the beer and rum they sell, but the place gets somewhat trashed.
The reception area is where my friend Mary worked hard as a volunteer for room, marginal board, and minimal appreciation for a month, until I helped her escape. Too bad I had to soon after jump off the bus due to illness. Vaya con Dios Maria!
Concepcion, the big gal, smokin´ away.
Madera, the volcano nearer to most of the fincas on the island.
Lake Cocibalca, also called Lake Nicaragua, visible from the lookout tower at Zopilote.
Time for a 15 minute walk to the beach, with Anna, Maurice, Sha´ul and Elena.
Elena and I would cross paths a few times on the island, and it was she who helped me get on the boat back to the mainland. Sha'ul I just ran into again here in Granada as well, but I am tracking a different course now. He and Elena are at a major all-day rum-drinking party at this very moment from what I understand.
The water made for nice cooling off on hot days. Horses get to swim in the lake too.
Anna teaching Julia the hoop.
The nice shot of Volcan Concepcion de Lago Cocibalca.
Bakc at Zopilote, the yoga area, wtih free morning classes on weekdays.
woodpile
campsite area
Beautiful trees are integrated with bushes, mulch, plants and buildings. I offered to volunteer there myself, but they said they had no needs at this time. It was interesting to witness the complex dymanics of the community, and enjoy a good empathic talk with nephew Alessio.
Urine is separated from solid waste to avoid bad odor in the composting toilets.
Japanese shower
hitchhiker on the backpack
Jessica and Maurice, whose presence reminded me to open my eyes and let people see me.
neighbor Jafar
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