We had a wonderful P-day this past Saturday visiting the Volcan Masay which is one of several active volcanoes in Nicaragua. We were able to walk to the edge of the crater and see the lava bubbling and churching below. The sulfuric smell wasn't as bad as I thought but you could hear the lava roaring as it churned. One interesting note is that we had to back the car into the parking space as a precaution in case of an eruption. Thank goodness it didn't erupt... the car was so far away I never would have made it!!
We were hoping to see a monkey or two while in Nicaragua. We got our wish at the visitor's center of the volcan Masaya.
These are the couples serving with us with the mission president and his wife on the far left. They are from Guatemala. He looked great in his Nike shoes. The other couples are office missionaries.
The Masaya overlooks Lake Managua... Gorgeous!
Couldn't resist a picture with my beautiful companion and the mission president at the rim of the crater. That goofy hat has to go! :)
One last look at the volcan Masaya. It was spectacular! Certainly something you don't see everyday.
Next stop was Laguna de Apoyo for lunch which is a volcano that imploded thousands of years ago to create this crater. Over time rain and subterranean water filled the crater creating this lake. Now it's a very popular resort for Nicas as well as others from across South/Central America and the US. It was beautiful but hot and very humid.
Couldn't resist another picture with my beautiful companion. It's a wonderful thing not having to worry who my next companion will be!!
After a wonderful day we left Managua with a double rainbow guiding our way!
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