Lava

Nicaragua is aptly called "The Land of Lakes of Volcanoes". Over the years, I have seen and explored many of these wonders of God's creation. In just the last six months or so, there has been an increase in volcanic activity across the country. Volcanoes have been erupting, spewing ash, and shaking the earth. When the volcanoes first started generating some excitement around here, my friend Amy and I decided to create a new life goal.

NEW LIFE GOAL = SEE LAVA FIRSTHAND

Thanks to some recent activity, a "lava lake" formed in the main crater of the Masaya Volcano. Amy and I realized this was our chance to accomplish our new life goal, and off we headed for a little adventure.

I wish I could say that our videos and photos did justice to the experience, but they don't even come close.

I knew seeing the lava would be pretty neat.

But I didn't imagine it would be so loud, or that the lava would crash and break and bubble like waves. Or that it would make it on the list of "Coolest Things I Have Ever Seen".

The park rangers only let you stay at the top of the volcano for around 10 minutes before they kick you out. We realized we didn't have any pictures of us at the volcano, so we quickly snapped a couple, only realizing later that only one picture actually shows the lava in the background. Oops.

Thankfully, we had time to get some dorky pictures in the museum. I'm sure I'll cherish these forever.