Until you see them you cant appreciate the sheer scale of the coffee fincas ...

The road from Matagalpa to Managua is very well maintained, probably to shift the huge volumes of coffee ...

Approx 50Km from Managua we see people by the side of the road holding up sticks with budgies or parrots on them ... What's on the end of your stick, Vic ?

Granada is a relaxed, colonial town

The Xmas eve parade around the town

Much needed washing of bike strides

Xmas day at the Yacht club in Granada ... 4,825.3 miles ...

Zak is the winner of the Xmas competition with the nearest ! Prize is in the post, pics to be posted....