Our adventure continues on Ometepe Island, and it was another interesting day. First we headed to town to pick up a few things.
After we got back to the house we decided to go walking. We heard that there was some land for sale nearby so we wanted to see if we could figure out which land it was since we thought we had a general idea.
We saw some young men sitting by the road and talking so we asked them if they knew anything. It turns out one of them was in front of his grandmother’s house and she wants to sell it! It is a small typical house with an outside kitchen, but it has city water and electricity. I am guessing it is on maybe 1/2 acre of land planted with a variety of trees and food producing plants. It is close to but not within sight of the water. They want $23K, but would also be willing to sell half of the lot, the part without the house.
We discussed the property, met with the daughter, granddaughter and other family members who were there, explained why we were here and that we were just looking at this point, thanked them for their time and left.
Later we were sitting in the kitchen and heard someone calling from the front of the house. It was the grandmother, this time with her son who we hadn’t met earlier. This frail little lady had walked all the way to the house in the total darkness, down the dirt road through sand, over tree roots, and up and down with one flashlight in her hand to talk to us further and to tell me that they would give us a good deal (though no actual numbers were presented). They must be anxious to sell me the place!
Not only that, yesterday afternoon we were walking the dog and said hi to some neighbors that we have passed before. He called us over to say he heard we had been looking for land, and he has some for sale at the east end of the airport area. Word gets around!
No, we aren’t moving here. We have barely visited for three weeks. But, if there was something we really liked for not much money, we might consider it. I do love this island.
Anyway, we finished our walk just as the sun was about to set and it was a great evening to be out!
The Panama Adventure 
Doesn’t look like it could be real and to think your right there.
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I know! Sunsets are usually beautiful but sometimes they are outstanding
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Wow such cool pictures! I’m thinking about visiting Nicaragua in the near future as well!
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Oh, I think the “city” girl has begun to like the countryside. 🙂
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The city girl is living a new life and loving a slower pace
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And…now you know how I feel! 🙂 So many new adventures ahead!
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Yes indeed!
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Reblogged this on FindingMySelfinPanama and commented:
Like my broom bike? No, I’m not really a witch…..
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Maybe not, but you sure look interesting with the broom on your bike 😀
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wow! It is amazing how fast news spreads on a small island like that! It looks like heaven! I could totally see you living that life!
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I know! It is surprising to see the grapevine in action though.
It is lovely here. You should come meet another blogger and explore this place!
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great place to locate. Is there a McDonalds close by?
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There are some restaurants in town but no fast food, no McD’s. But who needs to be eating that stuff anyway?
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Totally beautiful spot. It’s easy to see why you love the area so much and have adapted so well to your new part of the world. Paradise!
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Thank you, yes, there is a lot to love about this part of the world 🙂
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Fabulous photos! And it looks like Joel is practicing his quidditch game 🙂
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LOL I had to look that one up!
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I miss Ometepe! The most restful place on Earth!
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Isn’t it though! It’s hard to even explain if you haven’t experienced it.
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