The amount of pictures that I have taken so far in Nicaragua is, to say the least, disappointing. These are a few standouts – but first, some shots from the birthday party of Noah, the (now) six-year old cousin and rock star.
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The pooped birthday boy with his equally pooped mother
What mom wishes she had when I was six
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Now, Nicaragua pictures:
My first Nicaraguan kiss, on the island of Ometepe
One picture of La Finca, our hostel on Ometepe. Note hammocks, of course.
Feeding program kids:
Last Saturday, Manna helped throw the official opening fiesta of the Augusts’ community center. Yours truly was in charge of face painting which, I believe, was a huge success. The boy in the second picture (like the one who received the sideways Nicaraguan flag) may not agree…
Some of my new Nicaraguan friends and swimming students, along with Jeannine, another summer volunteer from Yale.
More pictures and stories coming soon, I hope. Any suggestions?
Mark Clayton Hand 
i bought a van today.
’97 dodge ram conversion van.
when do you get back?
thanks for the pics. it was good to see you face and see some of the people that you are working with. by the way, i think the bandana is a good look for you!haha sit in a hammock for me cause nursing school does not really leave time for that kind of thing! i hate summer school!anyway, be careful, be safe, have fun!
Love the pics…little partial to the first one 🙂 Looks like you are staying busy. Take care and thinking of you often. Aunt Jeri
you look like you have suddenly aquired vast skill at ultimate frisbee recently.
Pictures of you & your Nicaraguan family, especially Juana! : )