San Jose de los Remates, Nicaragua

Our friend, Emma, grew up in this village in the mountains.
She and Julian are building a home here.

 

The Church of San Jose

is in the center of the village.

The park is across

 from the church.

I met a grandmother and

her grandchildren enjoying

the park. 

Mountains surround

the village.

There are little stores
in the village.

I like this purple house

with the tile work.

This is where the bull riding
competitions are held.

The Recreation Center

is under construction.

It reminds me

of a boat.

The Stadium is next to
the Recreation Center. 

The Water Treatment

Plant

This house has the
traditional clay tile roof.

Some streets

are unpaved.

I liked this bright yellow house

with palms and shrubbery.

Another street, another

 mountain view.

Flowers grace 

many homes.

 

We visited Emma and Julian on Christmas Day.

 

Mass at the Church 

of San Jose

I followed the sound

 of music to this house.

The band was playing in a
very tight space between
the house and the plantings
at the front of the house.

Residents were dancing

in the street.

I think the lady on the left was 

taking a picture of the gringa (me).  

The man in long sleeves danced 

every dance, with everyone.

Between songs firecrackers were set off.  Everyone was having a great time.  

A woman grabbed my wrist and showed me a basic dance step.  It was great fun!