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Swimming Hole, (Eye Of The Water), Ojo Del Agua
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The Current Man-Made Large Pool
As the smaller original swimming hole became more popular, the owner realized the need for a larger secondary pool. This is that secondary pool, man made, and a meter deep throughout. It is fed by the same artesian well that created the smaller original.
Ojo Del Agua (Eye Of The Water) • Ometepe Island, Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Friday 17 February 2012) • (Photo taken 15:00:42 Saturday 19 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_2055 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Clear Water Complete With Small Fish
The water of the swimming hole was crystal clear with a sandy bottom. Small fish could be seen swimming around in the pool.
Ojo Del Agua (Eye Of The Water) • Ometepe Island, Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Friday 17 February 2012) • (Photo taken 15:01:27 Saturday 19 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_2058 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Deck Chairs Lined the Walk
Deck chairs lined the walkway around the smaller of the two pools. This was the original pool (barely ten meters across) which served the community well until after the revolution ended and tourism returned.
Ojo Del Agua (Eye Of The Water) • Ometepe Island, Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Friday 17 February 2012) • (Photo taken 15:01:36 Saturday 19 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_2059 Add a comment or report a mistake
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The Border Between The Two Pools
The border between the two pools was a spill-way. Here a man sat on a log slice laid over the spill-way, his back to the smaller original pool. He appeared to be gazing into the water of the newer, larger pool.
Ojo Del Agua (Eye Of The Water) • Ometepe Island, Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Friday 17 February 2012) • (Photo taken 15:01:56 Saturday 19 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_2060 Add a comment or report a mistake
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A Changing Room And Restroom
On the hill just off the junction of the two pools was a permanent structure that served as both a changing room and a restroom. Note the two small stools alongside the pool.
Ojo Del Agua (Eye Of The Water) • Ometepe Island, Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Friday 17 February 2012) • (Photo taken 15:03:26 Saturday 19 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_2064 Add a comment or report a mistake
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A Snack Bar Above The Large Pool
A snack bar was on a hill overlooking the larger of the two pools. In addition to snacks, cooked meals were also available.
Ojo Del Agua (Eye Of The Water) • Ometepe Island, Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Friday 17 February 2012) • (Photo taken 15:07:05 Saturday 19 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_2069 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Dogs Were Allowed At The Pool
Dogs were allowed to hang out around the pool. Here was a small dog who waited under the shade of two chairs.
Ojo Del Agua (Eye Of The Water) • Ometepe Island, Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Friday 17 February 2012) • (Photo taken 15:07:26 Saturday 19 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_2070 Add a comment or report a mistake
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A Couple Relaxed Poolside
A young couple relaxed poolside. Here, they were on the far side of the pool directly opposite the restaurant.
Ojo Del Agua (Eye Of The Water) • Ometepe Island, Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Friday 17 February 2012) • (Photo taken 15:27:55 Saturday 19 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_2071 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Looking Across The Large Pool
Here was a view looking across the large pool at the area where one would walk into the park.
Ojo Del Agua (Eye Of The Water) • Ometepe Island, Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Friday 17 February 2012) • (Photo taken 15:30:53 Saturday 19 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_2072 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Kaela Tompkins Shopped For Postcards
Here we look back over the larger pool at the entrance. To the left, Kaela Tompkins of British Columbia shopped for souvenirs. She eventually settled for a selection of postcards.
Ojo Del Agua (Eye Of The Water) • Ometepe Island, Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Friday 17 February 2012) • (Photo taken 15:31:18 Saturday 19 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_2073 Add a comment or report a mistake
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A Stump Covered With Mushrooms
A stump covered with mushrooms was alongside the trail next to the larger pool. This trail was opposite the entrance, and lead out through farmland.
Ojo Del Agua (Eye Of The Water) • Ometepe Island, Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua • (Photo posted Friday 17 February 2012) • (Photo taken 15:31:29 Saturday 19 November 2011) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_2047 Add a comment or report a mistake
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