It's been a great few days... without work!!!
Thursday was a national holiday celebrating the triumph of the popular revolution over the Somoza dynasty in 1979. No one was working and we all spent the day reading, resting, and relaxing.
Here is the interpretation of the holiday from Rosario Murillo, who is the first lady of Nicaragua:“With every 19th, the complete life, the good life. With every 19th learning. With every 19th growing. With every 19th uniting. More brotherly, more generous, stronger of heart. With every 19th better prepared, more content, more Christian, more socialist, in solidarity. More pretty Nicaragua. More free Nicaragua. We give thanks to God for another 19th. Thirty-three times 19. Thankful, blessed, thriving, from one victory to another. Giving thanks to God because there’s peace, there’s love, and dignity. The 19th of July. Thirty-three times 19. Nicaragua will continue to triumph.”
Yesterday was also free to give everyone a full weekend. The hospital is on holiday staffing with just people on call working. I took the opportunity to explore Leon a little more and see some of the sites.
First stop was the Catedral de Leon, whose construction began in 1747 and went on for over a hundred years. The largest cathedral in Central America, it was voted by the Nicaraguan National Assembly as the country's 'building of the millennium'. This architectural jewel is also home to Rubén Darío's tomb, guarded on one side of the altar by a sorrowful lion.Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/nicaragua/leon-and-northwestern-nicaragua/leon/sights/architecture/catedral-de-leon#ixzz21H1C945m or at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/León_Cathedral_(Nicaragua)
Speaking of Rubén Darío, next stop was his home, which is now converted into a museum. The poet moved to Leon when he was 40 and in the museum the life and history of Rubén Darío has been portrayed on the walls. Some of his belongings are on display, including his bed, his bible, and some of his writings. The items are set up in several rooms, and the museum is well maintained by a university of the city (the UNAN).
Took a short break for a delicious iced latte and then on to the Museo de Arte Fundación Ortiz-Guardián, which is billed as "the finest contemporary art museum in Central America." The museum itself is in a lovely old house with amazing courtyards and fountains. The art work starts in the Renaissance and moves through to present day. Artists are varied and include Picasso and Diego Rivera.
All in all a lovely day. This city is so wonderful and full of art, culture, music and delicious food.
Thursday was a national holiday celebrating the triumph of the popular revolution over the Somoza dynasty in 1979. No one was working and we all spent the day reading, resting, and relaxing.
Here is the interpretation of the holiday from Rosario Murillo, who is the first lady of Nicaragua:“With every 19th, the complete life, the good life. With every 19th learning. With every 19th growing. With every 19th uniting. More brotherly, more generous, stronger of heart. With every 19th better prepared, more content, more Christian, more socialist, in solidarity. More pretty Nicaragua. More free Nicaragua. We give thanks to God for another 19th. Thirty-three times 19. Thankful, blessed, thriving, from one victory to another. Giving thanks to God because there’s peace, there’s love, and dignity. The 19th of July. Thirty-three times 19. Nicaragua will continue to triumph.”
Yesterday was also free to give everyone a full weekend. The hospital is on holiday staffing with just people on call working. I took the opportunity to explore Leon a little more and see some of the sites.
First stop was the Catedral de Leon, whose construction began in 1747 and went on for over a hundred years. The largest cathedral in Central America, it was voted by the Nicaraguan National Assembly as the country's 'building of the millennium'. This architectural jewel is also home to Rubén Darío's tomb, guarded on one side of the altar by a sorrowful lion.Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/nicaragua/leon-and-northwestern-nicaragua/leon/sights/architecture/catedral-de-leon#ixzz21H1C945m or at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/León_Cathedral_(Nicaragua)
Speaking of Rubén Darío, next stop was his home, which is now converted into a museum. The poet moved to Leon when he was 40 and in the museum the life and history of Rubén Darío has been portrayed on the walls. Some of his belongings are on display, including his bed, his bible, and some of his writings. The items are set up in several rooms, and the museum is well maintained by a university of the city (the UNAN).
Took a short break for a delicious iced latte and then on to the Museo de Arte Fundación Ortiz-Guardián, which is billed as "the finest contemporary art museum in Central America." The museum itself is in a lovely old house with amazing courtyards and fountains. The art work starts in the Renaissance and moves through to present day. Artists are varied and include Picasso and Diego Rivera.
All in all a lovely day. This city is so wonderful and full of art, culture, music and delicious food.
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