At the end of this first day in Nicaragua, words escape me. We’ve experienced so much that my brain and heart are packed tightly with images and stories that aren’t my own — stories shared because of trust borrowed via the credibility of our hostess and guides.

So tonight I share a few image/word pairings in hopes that they will inspire your imagination, awaken your hope, and challenge your assumptions (the way they have inspired, awakened and challenged mine):

“Presenté”:

Pride:

“La Lucha” (the struggle):

Quesillos:

Sandino:

Momotombo y momotombito (volcanoes):

Deforestation:

$20:

Sacred Story:

Amen, and buenos noches.