This was a good way to see the country from above, and was really crazy seeing the green, lush mountains and coffee producing areas, versus the dry and flat lower land where the mill and Managua is located. It was also interesting seeing the different housing areas that have developed; the closer to the lake, the more shanty towns and huts there were. This is due to the fact that it is a lot hotter and dryer at the lower altitude, and the land is completely dried up. Nicaragua is full of mountains and volcanos, not unlike NZ.
The plane ride was an awesome way to end my glorious five weeks in Nicaragua, and am very gutted to be leaving tomorrow. I would never have imagined that I would come to love and admire the country so much in such a short time. Everything about it is beautiful, hospitable, inspiring and a place I would highly recommend anyone to visit. The tourist market is something that is quite new to the country, and while it was nice not seeing many tourists, obviously with tourism comes money and development. On to the next adventure in Costa Rica, where the market and coffee is very different.

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La Cumplida |


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Matagalpa |
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Crater lake, and lake Nicaragua in the background |
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