Mmm are these fabulous or what?

So Nicaragua is known for its used American clothing. In Jinotega alone there are over 54 shops that sell only used clothes. I have no idea where they get them from but, I´m OK with that!

Sometimes there are amazing finds. Not very often, but sometimes . . .

Like this for example!

Health Fair- Barrio La Tejera

Kids from the barrio performing dance numbers for the fair.

Don Fidel, one of my MINSA counterparts.

A mural competition with the youth. Task- draw a picture that promotes healthy lifestyles. Kids love this kind of activity. Paper, crayons and markers are a little expensive here.

Also for my birthday Braden helped me paint my bedroom in my Nica house! Before my room was a terrible salmon pink with bright blue borders (not really my colors). Now, it has three white walls and a beautiful red accent wall. I love it!

Birthday Festivities!

I was really lucky and did celebrated my birthday on the 1st of September. Unfortunately it has taken me a month to post pictures. A bunch of Peace Corps Volunteers took me out to Italian food in Matagalpa. It was amazing. What can I say . . . I got a cake, a mariachi band and a gin and soda. Fabulous.