Posted in Nicaragua, tourism, travel on May 19th, 2008
The transportation strike is over. Taxis and buses are running again. Our lawyer contact told us last week he did not think the strike would go through the weekend and he was right. Ortega decreased the price of diesel $1.30. See the article in the Tico Times for more information.
We had a fantastic time [...]
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All is quiet in San Juan Del Sur. We have had no incidents concerning the strike. As a matter of fact, life is quite normal here now. Most tourists have learned how to get around without taxi or bus. No one is complaining. Life is just moving on like any normal day. I have not [...]
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Posted in Nicaragua, travel on May 15th, 2008
The strike is still on. Very peaceful. We did notice today a few taxis out on the streets. I could not tell if they had paying customers or not. It is still very difficult to get around if you do not have your own car. The four surfers from the East Coast staying at Casa [...]
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Posted in Nicaragua, travel on May 14th, 2008
I am writing from San Juan Del Sur Nicaragua. The streets are very quiet. Traffic is minimal. The town seems like a ghost town. Only in perception. Pelican Eyes is full… A few other hotels are full… The surf guides are booked! The people are here, the traffic is not. Very bizarre. The usual hustle [...]
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Posted in Nicaragua, travel on May 14th, 2008
(writing from Nicaragua)
Attention all travelers to Nicaragua. Google Nicargua fuel strike to get the latest update on the transportation situation in Nicaragua. Right now it is very important that you have contacts in this country. The buses and taxis are on strike. The cars and buses are parked. The strike is to protest the rising [...]
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