#MyTown – Photo Challenge

September’s Photo Challenge from Blogging Abroad helped us focus in our our town – Estelí, Estelí.  While our other photos are from all around Nicaragua, this challenge was completed just with pictures from our site. May these photos give you a glimpse into the beauty, complexity, and wonder that is Estelí.

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I love how bars on a #window aren’t just for protection. Creativity and beauty abound. #peacecorpsnicaragua #peacecorps #mytown #eyeofthebeholder #howiseepc #bloggingabroad #BAphotochallenge

Choose your own adventure in #transportation. I might live in the 3rd largest city in Nicaragua, but that horse is definitely just wandering around by itself. I love #mytown. #peacecorpsnicaragua #peacecorps #citylife #butstillkindacountry #bloggingabroad #BAphotochallenge #howiseepc

It may not be much, but our little balcony #garden brings me such joy. I love the vibrancy and contrast of colors, harvesting the tiny chilies and sharing them with neighbors, and how something so simple can be a gentle reminder to slow down and breathe. #peacecorpsnicaragua #peacecorps #bloggingabroad #BAphotochallenge #haymastiempoquevida #howiseepc #greenthumbintraining

As English volunteers, we tend to notice #signs in English and hope the grammar and spelling aren’t atrocious. Sometimes, though, the improper literal translations are even better. #peacecorpsnicaragua #peacecorps #Englishsigns #mytown #health #redallthefineprint #trynottogiggle #bloggingabroad #BAphotochallenge

For phone service in Nicaragua, you have two options: Movistar or Claro. They have pay-as-you-go plans and there are places to buy “saldo” on every corner. I rather like the simplicity, and while I won’t miss the loud advertisements blasting through the streets, I have a strong feeling I’ll miss this competitive combo here in a few months. #peacecorpsnicaragua #peacecorps #signs #communication #mytown #claro #movistar #chiclero #dumbphoneswag #minedoesntevenhaveT9 #bloggingabroad #BAphotochallenge

Sunrise procession to the Esteli Cathedral. Approximately 73% of Nicaraguans are Catholic and another 15% attend various evangelical churches. It’s facinating to see #religion through new eyes. #peacecorpsnicaragu #peacecorps #mytown #eyeofthebeholder #howiseepc #bloggingabroad #BAphotochallenge #nofilter

Not a pretty one, but a reality. Nicaragua is so beautiful; I hope future generations are being taught to take better care of her. #peacecorpsnicaragua #peacecorps #pollution #trash #litter #mytown #wecandobetter #bloggingabroad #BAphotochallenge

Ts:”This is…” Ss:”…ENGLISH CLASS!” #peacecorpsnicaragua #peacecorps #teacherlife #howiseepc #school #learning #tefl #mytown #bloggingabroad #BAphotochallenge

I used to fill the margins of my notebooks with swirly plants and trees, but this colorful #treeoflife is now forever imprinted in my brain as the symbol of the Sandanista political party, the current party of power here in Nicaragua. If you ever visit, you’ll see them everywhere.

Bonus photo: The Esteli River #peacecorpsnicaragua #peacecorps #nofilter #mytown

 

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