Livin' the Life in Jiquilillo

I had the time of my life this past week in Jiquilillo. The beach was awesome and I loved playing in the sand with all my new friends. I actually liked eating the sand best of all, as you can tell by my mouthfull of dirt.





Dad liked burying me in the sand, which I thought was pretty awesome. Check out Pelucha in the background, my trusty pup that was always by my side (licking my face and nipping my toes).







Mom and dad set up my bathtub at the edge of camp, it was great to splash around while overlooking the ocean. Pretty spoiled, I know. I also liked to crawl in and out of the tub, which didn't always work so well and I often ended up on my face in the dirt.







I liked to just wander around camp as well- hanging out under the palm trees, crawling over the rocks, playing under the table. It was a great place for me to just roam free, which I loved.

Chele Palmado

A couple guys from DC opened up a bar right next door (and I mean right next door, about 30 feet out our front door) and had their opening celebration on 4th of July. I became a real barfly, hanging out at the bar, getting to know the bartender and the waitress. My drink of choice: breastmilk, straight up.

El Mercado

We did a day trip into Rivas, the big city, to do some shopping at the market. I enjoyed the car ride and chewing on Chelote (like mini corn), but all in all it was hot and crowded there and I was happy to get back to the beach!

Big day at the beach

OK, I've actually had LOTS of big days at the beach. I love the sand and the surf, and mom and dad love how it tires me out. Here's some shots from our beach days.....

Mi Novia

Well, today I turned 7 months old, and I already found myself an older and more sophisticated girlfriend. Elle is 1 1/2 years and can walk, but that doesn't intimidate me. El Chelito (that's me) is an unstoppable force in Nicaragua, and the girls cannot resist my pasty white body, blonde flowing hair, and my big blue eyes. Elle took one look and had to give me un abrazo and a beso (that's a hug and a kiss). I'm sure she'll be back for more. When I'm not flirting with the local girls, I like to head over to the rock cliffs in front of our place and watch the sunset with my Mom and Dad. You can walk all the way around them into an isolated mile-long beach as well.

La Gaviota

My first rides in a boat (panga or lancha en espanol) were on the La Gaviota, owned by Rafa and his family, who own our favorite restaurant by the same name. My first trip was a little rough- I threw up a little, but I did great on my second ride! Yesterday they took us out on the boat for the second time, we dropped dad off to surf and me and mom went on to San Juan del Sur where we walked around town and had some lunch. They always get things set up just right for me, putting up a hammock in the boat for me to sleep in, and in the restaurant so mom and dad can eat. They just love me!

El Acopio

Well, I've settled right into my home away from home- El Acopio. Its got a great hammock where I like to hang out and take naps with my dad. It also has lots of gecko's, which I think are pretty cool. I accidentally pulled this guy's tail off before dad could stop me (its OK though, it'll grow back). I would have eaten it if they had let me.

Nicaragua- Day two

Well, after three flights (in first class, thanks dad) and 17 hours, we arrived at our final location: Playa Gigante, Nicaragua. I did great on the flight, if I must say so myself. I only spilled one drink on a guy next to me, but he was really nice about it. It definitely helped going first class- I loved those bagels and rolls they gave out- and the Admirals Club was a great place to play and hang out between flights. I definitely like the high class lifestyle!


Things have been great since we arrived. Not going to lie, we were a little skeptical at first, but as soon as we did a littlewalking around and got into the Nicaraguan groove we realized we were going to have a good time. I've been busy playing in the ocean and hanging out with my new buddies. I also went out on the boat today, dad surfed and me and mom did a little fishing. Mom and dad just got done eating the fish we caught, which I'll get to enjoy in approximately 4 to 6 hours.