Still Happy in Nicaragua
You may have heard news of civil unrest in Nicaragua and wondered what is really going on. I encourage you to get more information, if you desire, from publications online (there are always two sides as you will quickly see). I will say that in early April there...
Our Own Cob Bench
When you mix art with dirt you get earthen building. Our cob bench has been a process, slowly coming to life as we have had visitors and volunteers come and work with us. Cob is a mixture of clay (straight from the ground), sand and straw. It is like adobe, but...
Mosaic magic
Art is coating the walls at ViVerde, quite literally, with a number of large new mosaics.
Feliz Año Nueve from ViVerde
I am amazed by how much Diane, Gerard, and Brett have accomplished in only one year (not alone, of course). This place is beautiful, way better than I expected. Because I was there during rainy season, everything was green and lush. Since my arrival mid-September I...