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Wednesday, February 9, 2011

"Stuck" on La Isla Ometepe

Tooth brushing station
Eileen

We are still in Moyogalpa but thinking to move on tomorrow. It seems the same way with everyone here, 'I'll leave tomorrow'. We've been totally packed once already!
We came straight to this hotel, 'Arenas Negras' (Black Sand). Location..Location..Location- only steps from the boat landing (We still had to hire someone to haul our 50 pound bags here, full of clothing to give away). I had stayed here 3 times before- alone (2000), with Mom and Carol Cunningham(2006), and with Michael Phillips(2008).


The Landing Hotel

Not so easy to find this time. It has been purchased by an American, John Tansy, and totally redone. No more  dark grey walls and questionable cleanliness. John hired a talented artist, Sioux Ryan, to decorate the rooms and hallways with flower motifs and cultural scenes. Hopefully she'll agree to come to Canada to FINALLY do a mural on my sidewall. The dirt floor is replaced with tasteful ceramic tile, a second and third floor built, with hammocks, exercise machines, and seating area with satellite television. The new name- The Landing Hotel (they're on Facebook and http://www.tripadviser.com/
- we did a critique).
We're staying in a 6-bed dorm. US$5/night



 

The Cabina Mom Stayed in- nice enough now for a honeymoon

Urinal




Our dorm. Nanette has the bed with the
mosquito netting



Caught Eileen Writing a Blog

Main lobby and restaurant


The bar



One of Sue's Works in our hallway

Nanette's bed with privacy screen

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