Short stories of a long journey

Category: 11 Volcanoes and their ashes

  • In case of earthquakes

    In case of earthquakes ….. Chapter XI: About volcanoes and their ashes “Anyway, on that day I was with my brother, Diego. We were drinking cold beers, Victorias, to ward off the heat; the big ones. On that particular day, the place was packed with gringos. They were happily going about their beers and rum.…

  • The survival classes for young girls

    The survival classes for young girls ….. Chapter XI: About volcanoes and their ashes      I must admit, for once I doubted Grandfather’s ability to come out of this situation with his pride intact; even though, I had observed him rise to the occasion on other rather tricky situations.      “Look Manuelita,” Grandfather…

  • Topics for future generations to bear in mind

    Topics for future generations to bear in mind ….. Chapter XI: About volcanoes and their ashes      “Tell me now, what’s the first thing to do when you feel an earthquake?”      “Go outside or look for shelter in a door frame”      “Before that, hon”       “Keep calm…”  …

  • Survival in the land of volcanoes

    Survival in the land of volcanoes ….. Chapter XI: About volcanoes and their ashes      “We’re talking about really complicated situations here, hon. Lots of cattle died from respiratory diseases. Also, many people got sick, because of the same sickness. The crops were devastated, so many were lost, covered in ashes. You see those…

  • To the shout of Caramba!

    To the shout of Caramba! ….. Chapter XI: About volcanoes and their ashes      Having said as much, Grandfather swerved to the north. We flew over Chinandega City; then we passed the port of Corinto and kept on flying north until we reached the huge Gulf of Fonseca, on the Pacific coast of Nicaragua.…

  • Munching lunches with ashes

    Munching lunches with ashes ….. Chapter XI: About volcanoes and their ashes      “Back then my dear, it hadn’t only rained ashes, it actually down-poured ashes as well. The ashes began to stack up on the streets and wear down the car’s tires as you drove. It was tremendously difficult to get around by…

  • Visiting the border

    Visiting the border ….. Chapter XI: About volcanoes and their ashes      Also name the cities, and the smaller towns and settlements, as seen from the blue Nicaraguan skies.      Soon it came to pass; not even one among my many classmates knew Geography as well as I did. Reluctantly and despite her…

  • Geography lessons from the heights

    Geography lessons from the heights ….. Chapter XI: About volcanoes and their ashes      Once in the air, the high altitude lessons included a variety of subjects, such as, how to recognize and name the different volcanoes we came across:      “Honey chile, what can you make out to the west, toward your…

  • A young copilot with goggles

    A young copilot with goggles ….. Chapter XI: About volcanoes and their ashes      That morning Grandfather arrived from a trip and paid me a visit. In his own peculiar way, he told me the story behind the business lunch with the German farmers. He began to tell me a story to distract me…

  • A flying business

    A flying business ….. Chapter XI: About volcanoes and their ashes      Despite the fact that he traveled intensely, I had the privilege to immensely enjoy the pleasure of his company, and I did so, on many occasions. Further on through the years, and as I grew older, I was able to join in…