TCC Territory #11
Granada. Feb 2-9, 2026
This first part has photos of Granada itself. Scroll down for scenes from Lake Nicaragua and the volcano Mombacho.
I feel stupid writing and posting about anything. I absolutely cannot just move on from the funk I am in, as I said I would in my last (Costa Rica) post. No one should move on from any of this. Not until anyone who had anything to do with Epstein is brought to justice. And not until their friends and families and colleagues and employers stop their enablement. I’m sure many people involved are trying their best to spin things in a “gosh I didn’t know” defense, and their family and friends will choose to believe that because believing that calms their souls. And that’s how people who do bad things continue to be enabled.
All that being said, I still believe the world is a beautiful place and that most people on this planet are good, and I want to see as much of the world as I can and meet as many decent people as possible. There are more good people than bad in this world. Remember that.
So yes, I visited Granada for a week. It is a beautiful colonial city, the oldest in the Americas, founded by de Córdoba in 1524. The city was destroyed by pirates a few times over the centuries but was always rebuilt. The art and architecture of the various cathedrals are gorgeous.
I stayed at the boutique hotel Casa del Agua and enjoyed its open air courtyard. Gerry, the fellow who owns the hotel, is a good man with which to converse. His cat, “Psycho,” kept me company whenever I lounged about.
Felt safe walking around everywhere alone. Didn’t venture out at night, though. Gerry arranged safe transport between Granada and the airport (an hour away).
I would recommend five days max in Granada instead of seven. Two or three to do excursions to nearby features like the islands and volcanoes, and two or three to explore the small city in a relaxed fashion.
Did two day excursions while in Granada. The first photos are of hiking on the dormant volcano Mombacho, and the last photos are of a boat tour of some nearby Isletas.
You can arrange these tours when you arrive in Granada, no need to book ahead of time.
Some final words from my experiences in Granada. As previously stated, I felt safe walking about the city on my own. I dislike direct sunlight but always felt comfortable since the buildings provide shade for the sidewalks. Lots of docile dogs sleeping everywhere. Met a few tourists from Canada and one from the USA.
Not feeling particularly loquacious these days, so I’ll leave it at that.
