Casa Tortuga Invades Rivas
Three weeks on from the full team being reunited in Granada we are now settled in our own house in the center of Rivas, the capital of Rivas Province where we will be based for at least 2 to 3 months while we continue the search for the ideal piece of property for Casa Tortuga. Unfortunately we just learned today that the property at Gigante has sold to a buyer who was able to make an offer on the full 15 hectares. A small set-back but one which will only challenge us to find an even more spectacular location for the business.
The house here in Rivas has a typically open lay-out with high ceilings and a small garden that will allow us to start a small plant and tree nursery. These can then be transported to the property once we have a piece of land. The effective use of these trees and plants will be an important design element for the cabins and main building and learning the skills involved in growing will be invaluable. As luck would have it, the house is situated just across the street from the International Agricultural Institute. Already we have approached the Institute to explore ways in which we can work with them and benefit from their knowledge. Just to let you know, the first 2 trees purchased by Casa Tortuga are 1 mango and 1 avocado. This has set the business back a whopping $2,-.
Giving practical advice and expertise in this regard will be Tyler, a 22 year-old American whom we kidnapped from a permaculture farm on Omotepe and keep in a spare room of the house. Despite his young age Tyler has worked on many permaculture farms in the U.S. and also in Mexico and is a great source of knowledge.
We entered into the house on the 10th of April- 2 days before the start of Semana Santa (Saints Week) which is the biggest party of the year throughout Latin America and causes the country to shut-down for a full 5 days. Since Monday our focus has been on finalizing the Nicaraguan registration while settling into the house. It does appear we will have a Nicaraguan deed of incorporation by the end of this week which will then allow for the registration of the business here in Rivas. This is turn will allow us to open a bank account here and allow us to access the money required to purchase a ’95 Nissan 4x4 that we found for sale in Managua 2 weeks ago. With a base of operations in Rivas and our own truck we will have full liberty to scour the coast for that piece of paradise we need.
As the Turtle settles into her temporary home she is now only missing a vehicle that will allow her the freedom she requires. Once that is arranged nobody will be able to keep-up!
The house here in Rivas has a typically open lay-out with high ceilings and a small garden that will allow us to start a small plant and tree nursery. These can then be transported to the property once we have a piece of land. The effective use of these trees and plants will be an important design element for the cabins and main building and learning the skills involved in growing will be invaluable. As luck would have it, the house is situated just across the street from the International Agricultural Institute. Already we have approached the Institute to explore ways in which we can work with them and benefit from their knowledge. Just to let you know, the first 2 trees purchased by Casa Tortuga are 1 mango and 1 avocado. This has set the business back a whopping $2,-.Giving practical advice and expertise in this regard will be Tyler, a 22 year-old American whom we kidnapped from a permaculture farm on Omotepe and keep in a spare room of the house. Despite his young age Tyler has worked on many permaculture farms in the U.S. and also in Mexico and is a great source of knowledge.
We entered into the house on the 10th of April- 2 days before the start of Semana Santa (Saints Week) which is the biggest party of the year throughout Latin America and causes the country to shut-down for a full 5 days. Since Monday our focus has been on finalizing the Nicaraguan registration while settling into the house. It does appear we will have a Nicaraguan deed of incorporation by the end of this week which will then allow for the registration of the business here in Rivas. This is turn will allow us to open a bank account here and allow us to access the money required to purchase a ’95 Nissan 4x4 that we found for sale in Managua 2 weeks ago. With a base of operations in Rivas and our own truck we will have full liberty to scour the coast for that piece of paradise we need.As the Turtle settles into her temporary home she is now only missing a vehicle that will allow her the freedom she requires. Once that is arranged nobody will be able to keep-up!
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