|
||
Ferry Ride To, Ometepe, Nicaragua
|
Locals Waited For The Ferry To Depart
At the ferry terminal, local folks waited on shore for the ferry to depart.
Ferry Ride To Ometepe Island • Located on Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Saturday 21 January 2012) • (Photo taken 12:22:21 Friday 18 November 2011) • © 2011 Bryan Costales #B12_1705 Add a comment or report a mistake
|
The View Down Below Decks
A shot of the ferry as it looked down below decks. Grazyna Szawlowski sat in the lower right. The walkway-in was through the gap in the upper right. Some seating was also available above decks.
Ferry Ride To Ometepe Island • Located on Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Saturday 21 January 2012) • (Photo taken 12:22:35 Friday 18 November 2011) • © 2011 Bryan Costales #B12_1707 Add a comment or report a mistake
|
Greased Through-Hull Fitting And Bent Nail
Among the details that would make one doubt the sea worthiness of this ferry, were the greased through-hull fittings held in place with a bent nail.
Ferry Ride To Ometepe Island • Located on Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Saturday 21 January 2012) • (Photo taken 12:22:44 Friday 18 November 2011) • © 2011 Bryan Costales #B12_1708 Add a comment or report a mistake
|
The Other Ferry Glimpsed Through A Window
The other ferry was the "car" ferry. A much bigger craft made of steel and with more decks. That ferry was scheduled for a later run.
Ferry Ride To Ometepe Island • Located on Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Saturday 21 January 2012) • (Photo taken 12:23:28 Friday 18 November 2011) • © 2011 Bryan Costales #B12_1710 Add a comment or report a mistake
|
Docking Lines Piled Not Coiled
The ship's docking lines were piled on the front deck in a haphazard fashion. This risked tangling the lines when next used.
Ferry Ride To Ometepe Island • Located on Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Saturday 21 January 2012) • (Photo taken 12:24:31 Friday 18 November 2011) • © 2011 Bryan Costales #B12_1721 Add a comment or report a mistake
|
Shore Of The Lake As Ferry Departed
The shore of Lake Nicaragua as the ferry got under way.
Ferry Ride To Ometepe Island • Located on Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Saturday 21 January 2012) • (Photo taken 12:26:16 Friday 18 November 2011) • © 2011 Bryan Costales #B12_1731 Add a comment or report a mistake
|
Anchor And Rode Hooked On Gunwale
The anchor, a small Kledge style anchor, was hooked over the gunwale with its rode piled around it.
Ferry Ride To Ometepe Island • Located on Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Saturday 21 January 2012) • (Photo taken 12:27:39 Friday 18 November 2011) • © 2011 Bryan Costales #B12_1714 Add a comment or report a mistake
|
Shade Pulled Down To Protect From Bow Spray
One of the curtains forward toward the bow was rolled down to protect passengers from bow spray caused by rough waters.
Ferry Ride To Ometepe Island • Located on Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Saturday 21 January 2012) • (Photo taken 12:27:39 Friday 18 November 2011) • © 2011 Bryan Costales #B12_1721 Add a comment or report a mistake
|
Tourists And Locals Shared The Ride
Tourists and locals both paid the same and shared the same seats for the crossing. Most seats were wide enough for two people. A few bench seats sat up to five across.
Ferry Ride To Ometepe Island • Located on Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Saturday 21 January 2012) • (Photo taken 13:42:40 Friday 18 November 2011) • © 2011 Bryan Costales #B12_1724 Add a comment or report a mistake
|
Docked At Ometepe Island
The rough ride on a windy lake ended when we arrived at the dock on the island. Workers climbed up onto the top deck to unload luggage.
Ferry Ride To Ometepe Island • Located on Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Saturday 21 January 2012) • (Photo taken 13:42:59 Friday 18 November 2011) • © 2011 Bryan Costales #B12_1727 Add a comment or report a mistake
|
The Ferry Now Completely Unloaded
Once again on solid land, here we looked back at the ferry after it had been fully unloaded.
Ferry Ride To Ometepe Island • Located on Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Saturday 21 January 2012) • (Photo taken 13:47:01 Friday 18 November 2011) • © 2011 Bryan Costales #B12_1728 Add a comment or report a mistake
|
From The Ferry Dock A Short Walk
From the ferry dock it was a short walk inland to transportation. Andrew could be seen center left and loaded with luggage, looking right at a conversation between passenger and a guard. Towering in the background was a volcano.
Ferry Ride To Ometepe Island • Located on Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Saturday 21 January 2012) • (Photo taken 13:47:48 Friday 18 November 2011) • © 2011 Bryan Costales #B12_1729 Add a comment or report a mistake
|
home • contact • topic guide • top 25 • photos • video • writing • blogs • upload • terms • privacy |