We have arrived - after a 3 country border day ( el sal, Honduras, Nicaragua) into Leon in Nicaragua. In theory I should love Leon - big fans of both the movie and the London food outlets of the same name. Many a happy Sunday spent in the Spitalfirlds branch of Leon nibbling ( wolfing) a brownie.
Turns out Leon hasn't been an instant love affair - but it's a grower ( not unlike boyfriend number 3 - but let's not digress). It's got some truly amazing buildings - but they are all a bit rundown and in a state of ruin. Same with the local shops, restaurants. But you know what it's lovely - really charming. We've spent some time in some gorgeous old fashioned cafe's with no desire to modernise- and I love it. The views from the top of the battered cathedral are amazing, volcanoes in the distance, markets below. You just need to watch the roof doesn't collapse while you walk - it really needs a bit of maintenance.
Leon's one negative though is the heat - it's very very oppressively hot.
If and when you come - get either a pool or air con. I'm sounding decidedly American tourist aren't I? Shucks
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