Interamericana

Las Isletas

Las Isletas (The Little Islands) are one of Granada’s principal attractions. An archipelago of some 354 jewel-like islets scattered over the surface of Lake Nicaragua, they lure scores of visitors daily. This video was shot on the northern side of the island chain, where we saw a mixture of upscale holiday homes and other more natural settings strewn with lilies and vegetation…

The Purísima in Granada

Catholic sentiments reach a fervent peak in Nicaragua during the Purísima, a festival entirely devoted to the Immaculate Conception of Mary. Lasting from late November to 8^th December, the Purísima is a protracted celebration involving various family and church gatherings, as well as spirited street parties. Such is the scene depicted in this short film…

Boozing, Bruising, Brawling and Bawling: Dramas on Calle Cuiscoma

Brits and Nicas are not dissimilar. Both like a drink, both like a punch-up – preferably with everyone watching. Lately our neighbours have been getting particularly rowdy and indulging themselves in such dubious diversions. Calle Cuiscoma was always feisty, but now it seems outright rough. After witnessing a single evening of unprecedented drama and violence, I was moved to write this true short story…

The Old Hospital

Granada’s old hospital stands in a state of abject destitution, broken and dilapidated after many years of neglect. Located on the west side of the city, close to the Masaya highway, this haunting ruin – replete with teeming visceral textures, intriguing shadows and frames – is a free gift to photographers and urban explorers.

The festival of San Jerónimo

From late September to early December, the otherwise sleepy town of Masaya – Nicaragua’s bastion of folklore and indigenous traditions – comes alive with countless animated events, including the shambolic procession of El Torovenado, filmed here. This anarchic spectacle is the very embodiment of Nicaraguan character…

Folkloric Dance, Masaya

The unassuming and unpretentious town of Masaya is Nicaragua’s cradle of folklore. This is the best place in the country to shop for locally produced handicrafts, participate in a festival, or witness a traditional dance. The performance shown here – replete with Spanish airs and colonial themes – was filmed on the main plaza, where troupes regularly congregate.

Scorpion Death Squad

To our horror and astonishment, we recently discovered a brown bark scorpion in our bedroom. Craftily concealed under a pile of dirty laundry, this unwanted guest was only the start of our problems that night. The following short story relates a true incident at our home in Granada, Nicaragua, and includes video footage of the offending beast.