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Ometepe_880S0761_View of Volcan Concepcion from the ferry boat - we thought these clouds were a massive eruption until we got a little closer_


Ometepe_880S0789_We saw several ferries carrying huge truckloads of bananas coming from the Isla Ometepe to the mainland_


Ometepe_880S0797_Volcan Concepcion was just beginning to be covered in clouds as our ferry crossed Lake Nicaragua_


Ometepe_880S0800_The port of Moyogolpa with Volcan Concepcion behind from our ferry_


Ometepe_880S0803_View of Volcan Maderas during our long taxi ride to the southern part of the Isla Ometepe_


Ometepe_880S0807_Bananas are one of the main products of the Isla Ometepe_


Ometepe_880S0817_A boy carrying bananas was more than happy to let us photograph him from our taxi window - all for a few Cordobas of course_


Ometepe_880S0825_At least we had a great view of Volcan Concepcion from the Finca Magdelena_


Ometepe_880S0827_Volcan Concepcion from the top balcony of the Finca Magdelena_


Ometepe_880S0833_Our Finca Magdelena accomodations - 7 small cots in a shared old barn structure_


Ometepe_880S0839_Fish seems to be cooked and served in its natual state here on the island_


Ometepe_880S0844_View of Volcan Concepcion from the Finca Magdelena_


Ometepe_880S0851_There are petroglyph carving all around the Isla Ometepe from many years ago_


Ometepe_880S0854_Dense forest and rocky trail up the Volcan Maderas - this was the easy section_


Ometepe_880S0890_Us at the half way point 2.5 km in and our best view of Volcan Concepcion of the hike._


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Ometepe_880S0899_Mom and baby howler monkeys_


Ometepe_880S0900_Mom and baby howler monkeys_


Ometepe_880S0901_The baby monkey clings to the moms fur as she moves through the trees_


Ometepe_880S0903_Howler monkey family at the half way point up Volcan Maderas_


Ometepe_880S0907_Jaimie on the steep and muddy trail up Volcan Maderas_


Ometepe_880S0913_The trail up Volcan Maderas was narrow, muddy and filled with rocks and vines_


Ometepe_880S0926_Dense moss covered trees at the top of the Volcan Maderas - this is our great view!_


Ometepe_880S0933_Strange rock carving on a pole by the edge of the crater lake_


Ometepe_880S0935_PAN_Panoramic view of the crater lake_


Ometepe_880S0936_Our two guides, Marion and Herald, snacked at the crater lake_


Ometepe_880S0939_Dense forest surrounded the inside of the crater showing this volcano has been inactive for a long time_


Ometepe_880S0941_Here we are happy to finally be at the crater lake_


Ometepe_880S0945_Our hiking boots will never be the same after this hike!_


Ometepe_880S0952_The howler monkey family greeted us on our way back down the trail as well_


Ometepe_880S0956_Howler monkey in the jungle_


Ometepe_880S0965_Howler monkey in the jungle_


Ometepe_880S0969_Volcan Concepcion at the half way point 2.5 km (way down)_


Ometepe_880S0975_Volcan Concepcion is said to be the best representation of a perfect volcanic cone_


Ometepe_880S0985_A crumbling dirt road is the only way around the southern half of the island making for very slow going!_


Ometepe_880S0986_View of the dirt road with orchards on either side_


Ometepe_880S0990_View of Maderas from Playa Santo Domingo, which is currently under water due to heavy rains_


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Ometepe_880S1002_Volcan Concepcion topped in clouds at sunset_


Ometepe_880S1011_A farmer was hearding his cows down the middle of the only road - our taxi driver just plowed right through the middle_


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Ometepe_880S1021_Looking back on Volcan Maderas at sunset_


Ometepe_880S1025_Our cabana at the Charco Verde Inn_


Ometepe_880S1030_Rough log bridge over a small lagoon on the Charco Verde nature trail_


Ometepe_880S1037_Howler monkey along the Charco Verde nature trail_


Ometepe_880S1042_Howler monkey along the Charco Verde nature trail_


Ometepe_880S1047_Howler monkeys along the Charco Verde nature trail_


Ometepe_880S1050_Howler monkey along the Charco Verde nature trail_


Ometepe_880S1056_The father monkey came up into the tree to make sure we weren't messing with his family_


Ometepe_880S1059_Howler monkey family relaxing on a branch on the Charco Verde nature trail_


Ometepe_880S1061_Cool trees at the end of tip of the Charco Verde penninsula_


Ometepe_880S1065_Us and Volcan Maderas in the background_


Ometepe_880S1072_Mario climbed up a little ways to get a pic in the trees - not quite as agile as the monkeys_


Ometepe_880S1084_Volcan Concepcion at its best as viewed from the Charco Verde penninsula_


Ometepe_880S1098_Relaxing on our bamboo swing and enjoying another beautiful sunset in Charco Verde_


Ometepe_880S1128_Us on the beach enjoying the sunset and our last night on Isla Ometepe_


Ometepe_880S1131_Us on the beach enjoying the sunset_


Ometepe_880S1139_A tranquil view of the Charco Verde beach and sunset_


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zManagua_880S1151_The old Cathedral in Managua heavily damaged and in disrepair after the 1972 earthquake._


zManagua_880S1158_Girl plays on a tank cemented in the Park of Peace in Managua_


zManagua_880S1162_AK-47s were buried in cement by the truckload in the Park of Peace in Managua_


zManagua_880S1163_AK-47s were buried in cement by the truckload in the Park of Peace in Managua_


zManagua_880S1165_AK-47s were buried in cement by the truckload in the Park of Peace in Managua_


   

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