The children in Nicaragua are very strong.
Yesterday we rode horses through the town of San Juan up into the highlands in the surrounding area. From there, we could see five volcanic peaks (one emitting gases), Lake Managua and the town of Managua. The scenery was spectacular! While we were resting and admiring the view, a Nicaraguan family appeared on the trail. The young mother was carrying a baby and her 8 or 9 year-old son was carrying on his shoulders his one year-old sister. The guide told us that they were walking from La Concha, a town near us, to Masaya, via the trail through the highlands – a four hour walk! The guide said “Los ninos en Nicaragua son muy fuertes.” There are micro buses that run this route from La Concha to Masaya, but there are many people who cannot afford the fare for the bus, so they walk. I promised myself not to complain about my sore butt and thighs as we rode back down the trail on our horses.
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