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Visiting Day Grenada, Nicaragua 2013

Nicaragua in general and Grenada in particular are really quite safe places, and I never felt threatened there, even when lugging a fairly expensive camera outfit around. Still, bars and grates on windows and doors seemed to be standard equipment on most buildings and houses. I guess safety is always a matter of degree (which might explain those hired guards armed with shotguns at every ATM in town). This father and son standing outside the security gate at a house talking to the folks inside gives the impression of a visit to criminals in jail.]]>

Chillin’ Grenada, Nicaragua 2013

Just a couple of guys keeping tabs on the neighborhood.

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Lectio #49 Grenada, Nicaragua 2013

An old man works on an ancient sewing machine while his young companion reads via his smart phone.]]>

Desire and Disapproval Grenada, Nicaragua 2013

It’s really hard to read someone’s face out of context. The look on this young girls face comes off as a cross between desperately wanting something she doesn’t think she’s going to get and the stink-eye of disapproval.]]>

Alter Egos Grenada, Nicaragua 2013

Caught on the verge of action, I get a feeling of real tension and suspense from this photo, especially with the way the shadow seems to imply a less than innocent intent in what this child is considering doing.]]>

Popsicle Grenada, Nicaragua 2013

Nothing better than a Popsicle on a hot day, other than maybe getting further into the shade to eat it.]]>

Ante Up Grenada, Nicaragua 2013

A close-up shot of the card game going on in the far background of yesterday’s market street image.]]>

A Day at the Market Grenada, Nicaragua 2013

This warehouse area, on the edge of the city market was one of my favorite places to visit on my walks around Grenada. There was always what seemed like a barely controlled chaos of vehicles and equipment spread up and down the street.

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Bell Tower Stairs Grenada, Nicaragua 2013

These steep stairs in the bell tower of Iglesia Guadeloupe are so narrow they should be one way, except there’d be no way to get back down once you get up to the top. Even with the few people who were there the same time as we were, it took quite a bit of cooperation, and some backing up, to get everyone up and down. Fortunately there were a couple of landings like the one in this photo so people could wait for a break in traffic. At least the traffic gives you an excuse to rest if you happen to need one.]]>

Iglesia Merced Grenada, Nicaraguq 2013

Iglesia Merced is one of the oldest churches in Central America, with the original building dating back to 1534.]]>