by James Spencer
Anyone in Nicaragua will find many things to entertain them. One thing I can say, after living here for five years, is that this country is never boring. It is a land of adventure and occasionally sidesplitting humor. Here are a couple short stories just to underline that fact.
The Russians are coming back!
To the Southeast of Granada lie the “Isletas” or small islands. Nestled on the Eastern edge of these islands is ‘El Diamante’, a small marine boatyard where the local ferries are docked and serviced. Until recently, it was also the home of four old Russian hydrofoil boats. These boats were purchased used from the old USSR. The plan was to use them as a means of fast transportation up and down Lake Nicaragua. The problem with old hydrofoils is the same as the problem with old cars - they break down all the time and getting spare parts can be a nightmare. These boats were a relic from the Sandinista times and when they were running, they would skip over the waves at speeds in excess of 30 miles an hour.
