We followed a cycle of travel day followed by a strenuous day and then an easy day at each of our three destinations. This was our first strenuous day of the trip. It really wasn't to strenuous. We drove from Las Peñitas through the rural countryside of Nicaragua to the volcano called Cerro Negro or the Black Hill. We were led by the Quetzal Trekkers on this trip for an epic day of Volcano Boarding! The challenging part of this trip was the hike uphill with our denim packs loaded up with a denim jumpsuit, gloves, goggles, water, and our volcano sleds. It was an impressive site all around from the volcano we were standing on to the landscape dotted with volcanoes and signs of their destructive influence in the distance. We could feel the heat generated by the volcano by digging down a little bit into the ground and feeling the scorching heat wave being emitted. Kathy, one of our trip coordinators and a native of the country told us about how they are a Volcano People in Nicaragua. They take pride in the natural elements of their home. After climbing to the top and staring down into multiple volcanoes on this trip, we became honorary volcano people. I was a little nervous about sliding down the volcano because it was very steep, but I just dug my heels in to the cinders and took it at a steady pace. Some people were cruising down and a few even crashed. Overall, it was a fun and exciting experience to see this northern part of Nicaragua and participate in one of their most iconic activities. The rest of the day was enjoyed at the beach back at our hostels in Las Peñitas . Not a bad day to start a memorable trip in the country.
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