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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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Hi! My name is Erin Walker. I am a 30-something, adventure seeking, central america obsessed, beef jerky eating, mother of two insanely hyper but very loving boston terriers. I am a socially and environmentally conscious consumer who strongly believes in supporting your community and the communities of those less fortunate. ...
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