Category Archives: Karen’s Island

My morning meeting (with a lawyer who knows the right people if you know what I mean) is blown out and I jump on the bus to Managua to meet with Matthew and also Edgar the island owner. Matthew and … Continue reading →

I move into Lesley and Bruce’s marvelous apartment. Nadene (friend and “details manager”) and Lesley are still negotiating on the lease – maybe I shouldn’t have stayed for the conversation. Lesley and Bruce are meant to be going on a South … Continue reading →

It turns out that my mother’s cancer has advanced and she has also had a fall at home and is now in hospital. I know that she is in the best hands possible and there is nothing I can do … Continue reading →

Back at Hotel Los Robles and meetings with Omar my solicitor and Matthew. The plans are coming along brilliantly, Matthew even has a funky 3D model of the rooms (coming soon!). Everything appears to be taking shape. Matthew has also … Continue reading →

This is the enjoyable part of the job – visiting other Eco Hotels and trying out the facilities, especially when it’s winter in London and in the 30’s in Central America.  It turns out that Mauricio from Costa Rica Trails is at … Continue reading →

I just found Matthew’s new site which has some info on the island plans : Click on Jicaro Island Hotel and Spa  http://www.simplementemadera.com/architecture.html I am now trying to arrange my flights and hotels for next week’s trip (lastminute as ever!). … Continue reading →

Apologies for not keeping this updated. Time passes quickly whilst progress is slow! November was my last visit to Nicaragua and the promised final plans have still not materialised. it doesn’t help that I keep changing my mind! It’s still … Continue reading →

I thought I’d better take a proper holiday as I don’t know if I’ll be able to again!! So, off to Botswana to see the meercats for New Year. See the pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/63831367@N00/sets/72157603721364909/ Then to Mozambique and a luxury Eco-Lodge … Continue reading →

Back in Nicaragua and it’s August, the middle of the rainy season. This is my 4th trip this year and things are progressing . Every time I’m in the UK, it seems like a dream. When I get to Nicaragua, … Continue reading →

This was my first of two visits to the island in August 2007 to see the lie of the land before deciding the positioning of the rooms, spa and pool. And a beautiful day it was.