The days of 03/12/09-03/15/09 not only gave me a new perspective on the world, but it also re-invigorated the world I know. Between the above mentioned days I went to Nicaragua, a country which I never thought I’d visit. I am happy to say that the experience was a positive one, and I am grateful for the opportunity. Much happened within this short time frame, most importantly, it was the marriage of my good friend Mike with his wife Martina. Their families graciously put us up in one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. From the moment we arrived, we were “on the go,” hardly stopping for a breather. It was, very refreshing. We climbed to the top of an active Volcano and then sought refuge in the crater of one that has been dormant for years. We scaled gianormous trees and zipped between them almost 60 ft up in the air (perhaps even higher…I was too freaked to look down).
The Wedding itself was a beautiful ceremony at a traditional Catholic Church. La Iglesia De Santo Domingo. From there we hopped into our chauffeured buses and made our way back the resort where the entire location was lit by hundreds of candles. The food was exceptional and the entertainment did not stop until, literally, the break of dawn. Some of us performed, some of us drank, some of us passed out, some of continued to eat and some of us…actually none of us…played it cool that night. It was more than the just the coming together of two wonderful people and their families, but also a celebration of life and of the beautiful place in which we live. Nicaragua reminded me that this world is full of so many incredible things. Things that I cannot deprive myself of experiencing. You see, this trip refreshed my life. It took me from the “day to day” grind and slowed me down. I stopped wearing a watch because time, for the most part, had become irrelevant to me. All I knew, was that I was with my girlfriend and my best friends, in a new environment. And that, was more than enough to get me to forget my worries back home.
As I sit here, on my desk, I am aching to go back. At the moment, my friends and I are planning a surf trip to Costa Rica for the early summer…and I hope, that we get to go. If anyone reads this, I urge you to take a trip. Anywhere!
Sincerely,
Ray
P.S. here are some pics
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