Writing Goals

Writing Goals
To write longer sentences. To write longer stories. To use quotations right and to challenge the reader

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Itinerary

Itinerary- Takeoff at 5:10pm from Milwaukee arrive at a 11:20am in Managua. About $609. ( http://www.kayak.com/s/compareresults/startingsearch?type=flights&p=KAYAK_FDHCMP2 ) Hostel private room $161 for the week( http://www.kayak.com/r/RAEApVi9_) Tour of Volcano $135 all day http://www.managuatours.com/?event=offer.type&productType=VOLCANO&mpt=3640 Culture When beckoning wall off fingers palm faces down Point with lips/chin When a person wants to pay for something they rub there index fingers together up and down.( what Americans use as shame.) When greeting they say either ¿Cómo está usted? or Mucho gusto de conocerle.

Clothing

La-Ropa Quinto de viaje a Nicaragua no aga olivadas un camisa y pantelones cortos. Mujer lleva veste. Camisa Sandalias Vestir pantelones cortos Sombrero Las grafas de sol

Climate

Climate Average Temperature 81 En Nicaragua el clima hace color. Mucho cerros y selvas. En Nicaragua los playas. En enero-deciembre hace color. El promedio tiempo el ano es 79-84.

Facts

FACTS 1. Range of temp. 79-84 not much change thru the year in Managua 2. Largest country in central America 3. national instrument marimba close to (xylophone) 4. Nicaragua was named after Nicarao, the leader of one of the area’s early indigenous groups. His name was combined with the Spanish word for water, agua, to form the word Nicaragua. 5. The white stripe is symbolic of the purity of the land, and the two blue stripes represent the oceans that border Nicaragua. 6. Asking about the health of a family member demonstrates friendliness between acquaintances. 7. Men and woman usually greet each other with a kiss on the cheek and a gentle hug 8. Approximately 59 percent of the population is Roman Catholic. Protestant (23 percent), Evangelical (22 percent), and other Christian organizations are also present and growing. Freedom of religion is guaranteed by the constitution 9. Neatness and cleanliness are important to Nicaraguans, even if they cannot afford nice clothes they will make an effort to be neat and well groomed. 10. They use lips or extending chin to use direction.