So we’re back from 2 nights up at Laguna Apoyo. It was absolutely, staggeringly beautiful. The lake itself is really something. It’s in an extinct volcanic crater that filled up with rainwater over several millennia. There are no streams, waterfalls, or any other bodies of water feeding into it. In fact, the fish that are in the lake have evolved into 6 species that are completely, totally different than fish found anywhere else in the world. This is due to the fact that they were kept isolated from any other gene pools or other natural influences. The lake is also VERY deep, more than 300 meters at the center of it.
Anyway, there are few lakeside retreats and posadas. We stayed at one called “The Monkey Hut”, which featured a beautiful property, with a great view of the lake. There was much relaxing, swimming, kayaking, and just general bumming around to be had.
It was still the same crew that came to Granada from Leon. This time, we also met up with Andrew, a guy who hung out with us back in Leon, but didn’t come with us to Granada. The days were filled with swimming, hanging out, playing cards, and floating in the water. The nights were filled with music, conversation, and god help us… drinking games. It was really a fun time, with some really cool people.
So now the plan is to head down to San Juan del Sur, a popular beachside spot in southern Nicaragua. From there, I’ll probably catch a bus over the border into Costa Rica, and work my way to Playa Flamingo, where I should find Rosie and Scott.
I actually met a girl here who lives in Playa Flamingo and KNOWS them! So once again, it really is a small world.