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We met Jeff and Nate on the boat ride over and ended up hanging out with them for most of our stay in Ometepe. Nate and Jeff are like the odd couple-super different from each other, but it just works. After about a an hour of collecting the perfect dry sticks, layering the sticks in just the right way, trying to get an empty lighter's sparks to catch a napkin on fire, and rigging up a beach towel to block the wind, we finally have a beautiful bonfire! We sent the boys to pick up some beers, enjoyed telling late night stories, listened to music on Nate's ipod with portable speaker, had a refreshing midnight swim, and ended up deciding to bring our sheets out to sleep on the beach. It was a good idea until Kamille got two mosquito bites on the tip of her nose.
We boated to Isla de Ometepe, a large island comprised of two volcanoes surrounded by a HUGE fresh water lake. Did you know that there are sharks that live in the lake? 
I bought a beautiful handmade hammock from this place. It was interesting trying to strap it onto my backpack, but I was able to make it work, and I am glad for it!
My first time gambling! Jonathan from Granada was really excited to take us to a Casino, so Kamille and I both used $2.50 to play on some slot machines. Verdict: After 3 free drinks and sandwiches, an hour of slot machines, and feeling like I am a bit like a fish out of water, we walked away with a net gain of about 25 cents (hey, we are both traveling on a budget). I have a feeling this is not going to become a habit. 
In Granada, we were able to get Kamille in to see a doctor for her mysterious, migrating disappearing, reappearing rash that started on her foot and has since moved up her leg. The doc's verdict was 1. It could be an allergic reaction 2. It could be an infection from a mosquito bite (which I highly doubt). Armed with some cream and the intent to keep a food diary, Kamille decided to get another doctor's opinion in Panama City. 
"Freedom is to have nothing to lose"
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