Granada looks like both a Nicaraguan town and a Spanish Colonial town. The combination is very appealing, and almost every travel advertisement for Nicaragua has a picture of the cathedral in Granada. But the thing I like best is the array of colors in the other buildings on the Plaza Central--from the outside building colors to the interior tile floors that are remarkably cheerful.
This is probably not a legacy of colonialism--Nicaragua has had a long history of civil war, up into the late 20th century. As the United States has been integral in the political warfare (literally), it is remarkable how welcoming the country is for visiting Norteamericanos. Generally we try to appear Canadian, no matter where we travel. Often it works.
The tile floor in the cathedral reminds me of quilt patterns--this one is close to the Whig Rose, which is a quilt I made about ten years ago in almost exactly these colors. I was not able to do much of it on this trip, but if I were to return, a photo essay of tile floors in public settings throughout the country would be a project I would enjoy.
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