Running in Bluefields 11/25/14

We finally have internet today.  We have been without for a few days - so that is why all the posts.

Running in Bluefields.

Before coming to Bluefields, I knew that not many people run. I was even hesitant to bring my running clothes, not knowing the city and safety.  Dave and I brought them anyway.
Running is hard; it is 80 degrees and 100% humidity in the morning.   Bluefields is hilly, the streets are always wet and slippery b/c of the daily rain, and taxis and people on the street.  So we run from 5:45am - 6:30am. If we run earlier, I am scared b/c there are not enough people outside and there are enough men just hanging around that make me nervous (they whistle at you).   If we run later, we'll be run over by a taxi or too many people on the sidewalk.
Yesterday, as I was running, I met someone else running and he said he was running around the block.  He said there were many people running around the Central Park.  I went there, and sure enough, there were people jogging around the park, around and around. There were also a few men practicing their boxing. So, we have learned that some people do jog, but around Central Park, not necessarily on the streets. I also saw a lady, in pants and a hat, jogging around a small soccer/basketball court  1/4 mile from our apartment.

1/3 of a mile walk/run to the main road

The wet and slippery streets of Bluefields

Up and down, hill after hill after hill