12 Days 'Til

We have less than two weeks from boarding the plane! Our last couple weekends are booked up with family gatherings and we're squeezing in time with friends whenever we can as we tie loose ends, secure modes of communication and schedule appointments to view rental properties in SJDS. Everything feels right and timely.

Each day, we do a little more research; from things to do around town to scary bugs to look out for. What a convenience it's been to be able to gather information online from others' experiences living there, expats and Europeans alike. 

Many people have asked why we're going. The answer, most simply put, is that both of us desire adventure, and that we expect that our cost of living will decrease while our standard of living will increase. We're looking forward to new terrain to explore, fresh provisions, perfecting our Spanish, and waking up to the sea with fresh Nicaraguan coffee, all while continuing to grow our businesses. The eventual goal is for Velwave and ORO to go global.

In what may seem like rainbows and butterflies, we are also expecting unpleasantries. We know the power might go out sometimes. We know the water pressure is terrible. We're aware of the danger that comes with being Americans in a third-world country, but we're confident that the amount of research we've done and our combined common sense will adequately prepare us. 

All in all, to say we're excited is an understatement. We're anxious, antsy, happy and prepared. We're not hesitant, or nervous, just ready to build this dream.

This is where we'll be staying our first two nights in town, while we secure a location for the month... For $85 a night!