It was our 4th day in Managua. After a full day of visiting an orphanage, zip lining, and eating more fried plantains, our bus finally stopped at the highest point of all the country, Peak Mogoton. The volcano underneath us was still active and we kept climbing to watch the sun set in the horizon. The sight was a beauty. To make things even more appropriate, we ended up performing the infamous 8-clap. The sights, the view... everything was absolutely stunning. Nature. Peace.
We headed down the volcano before it got dark. By the time we got to our bus, the stars filled the night sky. It was a lot different here in Nicaragua. No city lights, no pollution, no congested buildings, no traffic. Barren mountains, the night sky and the animals roaming around at night. With yellow helmets and a flashlight, we split up into groups of two and headed into the side of the mountain. Climbing down the steep rocks we reached a small opening into a cave. We were asked to be as quiet as possible. As we got closer to the opening, we heard fluttering noises coming from the inside. BATS.
I had volunteered to lead the pack in the front. I sat close to the opening of the cave with my bare legs stretched out peaking in. We all huddled really close together and turned off all of our lights. Still as a statue. Dark. Mysterious. At an instant, the tour guide turned on its flash light and directed it into the cave. As the light beamed into the cave, the bats screeched right in front of my face and flew away from the direction of the light. At that moment, we all jumped in surprise. There wasn't just one bat. There were hundreds. The opening led to a big cave where they were actively preying. After a couple of light switches, we got up and entered the bigger cave. It was one of the coolest things I've ever seen and was such a remarkable adventure to go on with all of my friends.
Location: Nicaragua
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