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Warner Williams @Viastra (52) • Nicaragua 9 Oct 22

Hurricane Julia has been ravaging Nicaragua since late Saturday afternoon. It has devasted the Caribbean Coast and sent more than 15 inches of rain in the country's interior. I live a bit far from the coast, but the rain and...

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The country of Nicaragua.

Lore2009 @Lore2009 (7378) • United States 26 Jan 11

Has anyone been to Nicaragua or is living there? I learned that the capital of Nicaragua is Managua and the name of the country comes from the indigenous people "Nicarao". They are descendants of the Aztecs and Mayans. It is the...

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Literacy Crusade

Lore2009 @Lore2009 (7378) • United States 21 Jan 11

Have you heard of this? It was a campaign set in Nicaragua launched in the 80's. It was a project where the small percentage of literate people, mainly 12 years old called brigadistas, mainly from the urban areas went out and...

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Survivor Nicaragua

TheRealDawn @dawnald (85137) • Shingle Springs, California 16 Sep 10

Well, old people against young people, hmmmm..... Last night they had an immunity challenge that the old people should have had a fair shot at. And they had a medallion that gives them extra power, should they choose to use it....

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old vs young

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Survivor Nicaragua Casts Released!

jaypeesol @jaypeesol (218) • Philippines 9 Aug 10

The official list of Survivors from Survivor: Nicaragua has been released! Espada (wrinkled fogies) * Jill Behm, 43, ER doctor * Jane Bright, 56, dog trainer * Tyrone Davis, 42, fire captain * Wendy DeSmidt-Kohloff,...

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survivor

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Enjoy Nicaragua

martinurcuyo65 @martinurcuyo65 (3) • Nicaragua 23 Jun 10

I am from Nicaragua and I am very proud of muy country. I would like to invite people around the world come here. My country is located in the middle of Central America. It´s a country that offers a great quantity of landscapes...

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tourism

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Did You Travel in Another Country?

rshartist @rshartist (161) • United States 16 Aug 08

Have you traveled in another country? If so, share your experience in another country. What did you learn in there. It can be either bad or good. It doesn't matter to me. I just want share the amazing and adventure...

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Spanish school?

simplecash @simplecash (3) • United States 7 May 07

Has anyone attended Spanish school in Nicaragua? I am looking for advice on where I should possibly go this summer. Things I am considering (ordered by priority): experience (afternoon activities, weekend excursions, service...

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I Put It Off As Long As I Could But I Finally Had To Go To The Dentist..........

caribe @caribe (2465) • United States 5 Mar 07

I have been living in Nicaragua for two years now and I have been needing to go to a dentist for a while. I am not ordinarily so squeamish about going to the dentist, but with all the blood-borne diseases I was concerned about...

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root canal

sanitary surgical procedure

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Greetings From Nicaragua, Land of Tomorrow. I Have Been Offline For So Long....

caribe @caribe (2465) • United States 3 Mar 07

...I just wanted to give my friends the news that I am finally back online. I have had problems with my ISP from the beginning but I eventually couldn't even get on the internet and it has taken forever and I have had to jump...

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online

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A photo of a caldera in Nicaragua

ElCangrejo @ElCangrejo (33) • Nicaragua 16 Feb 07

I currently live in Nicaragua, and have had some great photo opportunities, I have decided to share them with the community at large so that others may know of the beauty and wonder of Nicaragua. The photo below shows one such...

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"Gringo" Murder Trial Starts in Nicaragua. Would you be afraid if it were you?

caribe @caribe (2465) • United States 24 Jan 07

I ran across a news item this morning on the internet quite by accident, a story that I somehow had missed here in Nicaragua. An American guy that runs a bilingual magazine here, which he started a couple of years ago, was...

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Ringing in the new year with a bang in Nicaragua!

ElCangrejo @ElCangrejo (33) • Nicaragua 17 Dec 06

I just recently moved to Nicaragua, and I'm glad I made the choice. The people are friendly, they really know how to have a good time, and of course I love a good party. For about $20 you can get enough fireworks to wage a mini...

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Have you ever seen a volcano?

caribe @caribe (2465) • United States 24 Nov 06

Would you want to hike right up to the mouth of the volcano and look in for yourself? There are gases around the volcano so I think a gas mask would be good, especially if you have asthma.

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What Will a U.S. Dollar Buy In Your Country?

caribe @caribe (2465) • United States 18 Nov 06

In Nicaragua, where I live I can eat a meal with meat, vegetable, and bread at home for a U. S. dollar minimum. Well, I could eat something like beans and rice for a lot less than a dollar. What about in your country?

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Would you go on a Canopy Tour if you got the chance?

caribe @caribe (2465) • United States 9 Nov 06

If you got the chance to go zooming through the air, high above the trees hanging from a line getting a bird's eye view of the forrest below would you go? I had the chance to go in Nicaragua but my husband was too afraid to go so...

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I am really worried about Nicaragua today. I am not sure what to do.

caribe @caribe (2465) • United States 6 Nov 06

We woke up to the news that Ortega, the Marxist former dictator of Nicaragua has been elected president after being overthrown about 16 years ago. I am worried that this puts us in a precarious position in this country since I am...

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