Masaya

Everyone one I encountered, tourist or local, told me that I could not miss out on the Masaya volcano and the old/new markets. It was something that just could not be missed. This was on my plan to stop in Masaya for one day, but of course one day turned into three because this city is overflowing with culture.  If I could make a comparison, it would be like a Chefchaouen of Morocco. People are clearly proud of their place, their culture, their creativity, their churches, their markets, their hospitality, and their neighborhoods.



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When you walk pass the houses, they always have the door opened so you can see how they are living. It usually appears modestly with a table and chairs, a row of rocking chairs, and a TV. Sometimes the beds are not seperated from the room and are sitting in the living room. The outside of the homes have different colors, green, pink, yellow, blue, and they have small decorated gates. Big gardens depending on the house. Many homes are turned into bodegas selling drinks, snacks, eggs, bread, and some fruits and vegetables.

                It's impossible Jesus does not Exist..... 

 

People ride the bikes with someone sitting on the handlebars, it's not a couple people rather it's completely the norm. Men are cleaning shoes in the park and for lunch locals eat a beef stew with potatoes. There is amazing $1 dollar pizza in the town square where you sit near the fountain and watch the birds. It's it's own little Central park, but much more authentic.  

Something about it just takes me back in time like I am sitting in a totally different era. The people have such pure hearts and are kind towards you. Of course, every city has it's bad apples and theft is a problem in the area.  But when I walk down these streets, I stop into these bodegas and I see human people trying to make a living. They just love the rocking chair, especially the older men. The kids are always finding a way to entertain themselves and they try to put three on a bike.
It's just a representation of real community and how people should treat one another. We just don't see this very often and people may just label this as a dangerous city.  

City and Church Photos

Friday night church concert