My final week in Nicaragua was excellent. My energy recovered fully, and I enjoyed some sightseeing.
One of the highlights was a return to Granada, where my friend Mary and I stopped in to see a former coworker of mine, and fellow musician, from the states, Kevin Cohen. I had run into him a couple weeks prior as I stumbled upon his upscale restaurant, Imagine, pictured above. Having no idea he'd moved down here, I was shocked to see him tending bar.
One of the highlights was a return to Granada, where my friend Mary and I stopped in to see a former coworker of mine, and fellow musician, from the states, Kevin Cohen. I had run into him a couple weeks prior as I stumbled upon his upscale restaurant, Imagine, pictured above. Having no idea he'd moved down here, I was shocked to see him tending bar.
Kevin invited us out to his place, so we stopped by the next morning.
His yard is coming together nicely, with fruit trees, shrubbery and a walking path.
Now THERE'S a mango tree!
Before visiting Nicaragua, I had no idea they got so big. If you click on the photo, you can see detail of all the ripening mangoes.
Before visiting Nicaragua, I had no idea they got so big. If you click on the photo, you can see detail of all the ripening mangoes.
The banana trees look very healthy, offering a bright rich green color.
We head in to check out Casa de Cohen.
The coffee in Nicaragua is pretty fantastic, full-flavored and low in acidity. Here at the outdoor sitting area, Mary strives for over-caffeination with her fourth cup.
Kevin, waking up with his second cup.
Kevin gets tons of mangoes off the trees in his yard. He uses them to make a mango bread for his restaurant, but usually there are more available. These were incredibly tasty.
We ate at least 13 mangoes collectively, leaving a nice addition to the compost pile. Thanks Kevin!
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