New Year’s Concert

We kind of got dressed up for New Years, the women putting on skirts and dresses, a few even wore make-up or painted their nails, though some were still in bathing suits and shorts. Dinner, like all the food we have had so far, was delicious, freshly caught mahi mahi with shrimp sauce and three salads, a beet salad, carrot and beans salad, and greens salad, followed by a brownie-like dessert.

Someone casually mentioned that apparently they were a nurse. When crossing the border, the driver asked what their occupation was. When he heard that they work in the television industry, even though they have nothing to do with reporting current affairs, he vehemently told them to say they were a nurse, as there have been issues with the media and the current government. 

After dinner we made our way back to the beach. Costa Dulce is built on a hill, so almost every building is on a different level. Most of the accommodation is individual casitas, cleverly constructed so you have privacy on your balconies. There is one larger place, Casa Horizon, that sleeps 12 and has its own pool. In addition to two separate yoga studios (and the large covered deck at the lookout), there is Casa Ola, a place to hang out in if you want some quiet, as well as a swimming pool and small bar. Our rooms weren't equipped with flashlights, which effectively are becoming obsolete since we all have phones. 

Down at the beach we enjoyed listening to a local Nicaraguan band playing mainly American songs.

Sated with sea and salt and yoga and good food and good conversation, I headed up for bed early.