released!

well, the streets of managua have settled down and while the 'official' results have not yet been released, the unofficial official results were thrown at the people on wednesday (or was it thursday?...sorry i can't remember) and things have calmed. other cities are still experiencing turmoil, but here in managua we were free to spend the weekend out and about.

and having been released, i very much enjoyed the weekend out of the house. we went out to dance twice and spent saturday with the students on a day trip. we visited an active volcano (we could look into it, but no molten lava...sorry...tory informs me this is not nearly as cool), went to Masaya for lunch and an artisans market (where i purchased jewelry) and then did a group check-in in Granada.
it's been a lazy sunday and i've been putting off work and packing all day. we're headed out to the country for the better part of the week (mon-thurs) and i really should go prep. thank you for all of your prayers and well wishes over the last week - they are greatly appreciated.