Ripe Mangoes

Ripe Mangoes

I spent a little less than a month volunteering at Project Bona Fide on the finca in the town of Balgue on Isla de Ometepe in Nicaragua. I was supposed to go home a few months ago in April once my volunteer time in Costa Rica came to an end, but I felt like Nicaragua...

This saiba tree is five years old and it’s enormous, at least five stories. Last week it was barren and had no leaves, this week it’s lush with green. It all started from one little seed, that’s magic. (at Project Bona...

Such an amazing and unique experience. It’s not everyday a local cook invites you and your friends into her home to learn the art of making Nicaraguan chocolate. I’m continually astounded by the caliber and strength of women here. One day I was attempting...

Learning to make real chocolate from a Nicaraguan boss woman.. who wants some? (at Project Bona...