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

1.Geckos.  Fast little guys who are there and then they're not. I sat down this evening waiting to see one, and when I followed it outside and threw a flash (thanks Dad!) I was lucky to discover a second as well.



















2.  Horses and carts.  A regular sight around town.  And Silas is thrilled every time.

3. Riding bikes and trikes (Thanks to our predecessors who left these behind!).  It's nice to have a little park just across the street.











4. Swings. Also found in the park. There are actually a surprising number of swing sets given the size of the park.












5. Amaranta, our dear tortuga. Silas learned the hard way that she is not a toy.  After being lifted, carried, dropped, etc. she decided it was time to bite.  The other day when Lia was holding her, the turtle peed on my shoe.  Apparently, we're new at this.