So finally, here are the pictures of the riot cops or antimotines. Note the bulletproof vests and rifles. I am taking more pictures (I´ve been instructed to pull up my socks and act like a real tourist) so I will be posting more pretty pictures soon.

Yesterday I was sitting here writing an entry and a big truck drove by and RIPPED down the electric wires that run over the street...so alas, no electricity. The best part about it was everyone´s response, the breaking of cables apparently is nothing new. After advising passerby to avoid the cable which was still charged, life went on as usual. And today everything is in working order.

Yesterday I learned how to make pineapple jelly. It is very easy, and I was quite pleased with myself for learning. I have also asked Beatriz to teach me how to make arroz con leche and frijoles. It´s really funny to ask how to make the beans, because it seems everyone here knows how to cook rice and beans...but I don´t. I will soon!

Tomorrow I´m off to Matagalpa again...hopefully I can find out more about those coffee refineries there. I will also be more savvy abot which seat to choose...NOT the one above the wheel. Oh, and I´ll talk pictures of those crazy men on top of the buses!