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The Town, Behind The Ferry Terminal

Children At Play In A Yard
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A side road was paved with dirt. At the end of this cul-de-sac, two children played in a yard.


The Town Behind The Ferry Terminal   •  Ometepe Island external link Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua   •  (Photo posted Monday 20 February 2012)   •  (Photo taken 13:52:15 Friday 18 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B12_1732
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The Flor de Angel Restaurante Disco Bar
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The Flor de Angel Restaurante Disco Bar was on the side of a road leading uphill away from the ferry terminal.


The Town Behind The Ferry Terminal   •  Ometepe Island external link Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua   •  (Photo posted Monday 20 February 2012)   •  (Photo taken 13:52:29 Friday 18 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B12_1734
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A Huge Sign Over The Road
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A huge sign over the road announced the arrival at the ferry landing and terminal area. The sign faced the other way. Here the camera looked away from the ferry dock.


The Town Behind The Ferry Terminal   •  Ometepe Island external link Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua   •  (Photo posted Monday 20 February 2012)   •  (Photo taken 08:49:39 Sunday 20 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B12_2101
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A Side Street After A Hard Rain
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A side street with signs of flooding at its end. After a hard rain the street was still damp. The ferry terminal was off camera to the right.


The Town Behind The Ferry Terminal   •  Ometepe Island external link Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua   •  (Photo posted Monday 20 February 2012)   •  (Photo taken 08:49:43 Sunday 20 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B12_2102
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A Model Of The Island
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A model of the island was at the end of this side street. It was still partly flooded.


The Town Behind The Ferry Terminal   •  Ometepe Island external link Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua   •  (Photo posted Monday 20 February 2012)   •  (Photo taken 08:50:16 Sunday 20 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B12_2103
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A Sign On The Edge Of The Exhibit
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A sign on the edge of the exhibit read:

Esta bella fuente de Ometepe fue rehabilitada por el Ministerio de Turismo, gracias all generoso apoyo de Shell de Nicaragua y reinaugurada en el mes de enero de 1998.
Which translates into English as:
This beautiful fountain of Ometepe was rehabilitated by the Ministry of Tourism, thanks all the generous support of Shell Nicaragua and reopened in January 1998.


The Town Behind The Ferry Terminal   •  Ometepe Island external link Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua   •  (Photo posted Monday 20 February 2012)   •  (Photo taken 08:50:37 Sunday 20 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B12_2105
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A Kid Sat At The Edge Of The Lake
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A kid sat on the edge of the exhibit of the lake surrounding the island of Ometepe. Beyond him was the actual lake surrounding the actual island upon which this exhibit was built.


The Town Behind The Ferry Terminal   •  Ometepe Island external link Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua   •  (Photo posted Monday 20 February 2012)   •  (Photo taken 08:50:40 Sunday 20 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B12_2106
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A Bus Was Parked On The Side Street
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A privately held bus was parked at the edge of a side road. The rack on top was intended to store luggage.


The Town Behind The Ferry Terminal   •  Ometepe Island external link Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua   •  (Photo posted Monday 20 February 2012)   •  (Photo taken 08:51:01 Sunday 20 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B12_2108
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The View Out The Main Road
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The view out the main road leading away from the ferry terminal. Signs over the road were intended for tourists.


The Town Behind The Ferry Terminal   •  Ometepe Island external link Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua   •  (Photo posted Monday 20 February 2012)   •  (Photo taken 08:51:47 Sunday 20 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B12_2109
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The Town Seen From The Ferry
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The town as seen from the back of the car ferry. A few stragglers managed to catch the ferry at the last minute.


The Town Behind The Ferry Terminal   •  Ometepe Island external link Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua   •  (Photo posted Monday 20 February 2012)   •  (Photo taken 09:09:27 Sunday 20 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B12_2129
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A New Hotel Under Construction
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A new hotel was still under construction. It would be located very near the ferry terminal. Notice how part of the pier outside it had already collapsed.


The Town Behind The Ferry Terminal   •  Ometepe Island external link Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua   •  (Photo posted Monday 20 February 2012)   •  (Photo taken 09:10:06 Sunday 20 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B12_2133
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