Happy New Year PD Community! A little late out of the gate, but how does that saying go "it is never to late to…." well really to anything!    After a world wind holiday season, I am finally getting some breathing room. With less than three weeks between our return from Nicaragua and...

PurpleDirt Community,  Oh my goodness – what an amazing day!  Mellinda and I were able to extend our trip by a couple days to spend time with FINCA Nicaragua, the Leon Chapter (the Foundation for International Community Assistance). This is definitely something I will continue to do on future trips,...

PurpleDirt Community, Como estas? Mellinda and I are having a fabulous and very productive time in Nicaragua. This is such an amazing country. After a hectic week of city living, we are now in absolute paradise at a small surf camp, just north of Chinandega by Playa de Asseradors. The place, the people...

Hola PD Community!Mellinda and I arrived safely in Nicaragua, loaded to the brim with supplies and excitement. We spent the first night at Hotel Naranja, a charming little boutique hotel in Managua, which is the capital city of Nicaragua. Exploration of the neighborhood led us to a delicious chocolate factory, a taste-tantalizing...

PD Community,I was overwhelmed by the positive feedback, personal messages and overall support for my first blog – thank you!Many people have asked: “Tell me all about what you’ve been doing to get to this point!” So here it goes!After taking the terrifying plunge and leaving behind the stability and security of...