A group of kids from the neighborhood who showed up to help us celebrate Becca´s birthday on the 22nd. The figure in pink is a larger-than-life puppet, apparently a common sight at Nicaraguan fiestas. One person gets inside- that is, under the skirt- to make it dance and spin to the beat of the drums being played. All the while a third boy was calling out some rhyming lyrics as most everyone else jumped about as well.

This is a view of my new house from the back side. Along the wall on the left are the bedrooms. On the right, as you see, is the garden. Beyond that is the kitchen -note the hammock on the edge, a very popular spot- continuing on into the living room, and then the front door.