Lia's 5 fun new things in Managua (not in any particular order)

1. Bananas. Bought from the folks who walk up and down the street with carts of fresh fruits.

2. Gates (which are everywhere). Because "they're fancy." Here's the "fanciest one" we found on our walk from our house to the MCC office. I should mention that here Lia and Silas are snacking on a leftover tortilla.  The kids love to echo the lady who walks calling out, "Tor-TIII-yeeh!"

3. "Tortuga," probably the first Spanish word our kids picked up here.  Amaranta is an old turtle and the kids are nuts about her. (I hope she can survive us.)

4. School. She's so positive about this, it amazes me. "Sometimes I don't understand, but I just clap along when they sing or whatever."

5. Our house. After all these months on the move, it is nice to have a place to settle in and call home, even if it doesn't feel that way right away for all of us.  Here's Lia and Silas making a train, still in their pajamas.

We'll see if we can get Silas's five choices up soon.