Nicaragua - who knew?

I told most people that I was coming here to Costa Rica - but I hadn't realised how much of this trip would be spent in Nicaragua.  Before I came all I knew was that Nicaragua was maybe a bit poorer and bit less touristy than Costa Rica.  And now for both of those reasons I love it all the more.  It has more character, more authenticity and more charm than I expected. I've driven from beaches to mountains, met people in towns, cities and rural communities and been charmed by them all.