This was a BIG day, celebrating Nicaraguan culture in a variety of ways.  We took 4 “field trips” starting with Ceramicas Negras (black pottery), a fascinating coop business for women in a beautiful region called Tomatoya just northwest of Jinotega.  Students got to try their hands (and feet) using a “throwing wheel” as well as making somoto rosquillas which are like sweet pastries.

 

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After lunch, we went to a Nicaraguan travel agency followed by our big surprise: making Nacatamales!!!

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Our final field trip of the day was going dancing!!!  We got to have a one hour lesson in the traditional (and some modern) styles of Nicaraguan dance.

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After working up a sweat, we returned to where we made nacatamales to eat them for dinner.  Deliciousness!

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What a day!!!  We have an early (5:00 a.m.) start tomorrow, so it’s off to bed for us.  Thanks for following this blog.  🙂