We have a leisurely morning and enjoy walking on the nature trails at the Lodge and Hope and Andy practice doing their yoga poses on the wooden bridge over the creek---warrior and tree out there in the middle of nowhere. No jelly sandwiches today-the breakfast is fantastic!
We check out and board the boat to return to San Carlos, then to our small flight to Managua to meet our van to San Juan del Sur. They make us each stand on a bathroom scale and announce we are overweight. I am hoping they mean are bags are overweight, not our bodies. As much as we have loved the river and the wildlife, we are ready for a hot shower and some sun.
We talk the van driver into stopping at the Masaya market place where there is every form of craft you can imagine so we can do a little shopping. We resist the urge to buy a hammock and instead settle on several hand- carved wooden bowls. As usual, I vow to learn to speak Spanish when I return home.
When we arrive at Villa de Palermo, we can't believe it. It is beautiful and upscale and we have hot water and air conditioning!
Adventure Life has been an extraordinary travel resource for us over the years and today was no exception. Our River Cruise booking was handled by Jess (who has been our personal trip planner for several years) the same day as our inquiry. Suggestions were given for cabin choice and pre-trip options (that were not shown on the cruise line's website) like airport transfers and prepaid gratuities. Trip insurance recommendations followed and we were assigned a travel co-ordinator till the end of the tour. All we have to do is show up! Great service from friendly folks.
APtravelwell
1 day ago
My representative Kevin was very responsive generally and in crafting our itinerary to our specific priorities.
Rocco Labella
1 day ago
Although there was a lot of paper work, I received help and guidance when I needed it.
Donna Kirby
2 days ago
Our travel was flawless! The rider pickup (airport, hotel, ship) was seamless. Jane's recommendation for Emerald Cruise Sakara was everything I wanted but the experience was soooo much more. Adventure Life took care of each and every detail and this was the easiest of all my travels.
Anne Petty
3 days ago
Follow up was effective any questions were answered in a timely manner