Dear Alan,

For the five minutes I was on the beach at Poneloya (near Leon) in the 1980s, I found the volcanic sands absolutely scoured. (That doesn't mean there isn't anything nearby or subtidal).

A quick walk in the woods near Matagalpa revealed some interesting terrestrials.

¡Buena suerte!

David Kirsh
Durham, NC

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>From: Alan Gettleman <[log in to unmask]>

>Conchistas:

>The purpose is that I am interested in collecting on the Pacific side of
>Nicaragua.  So anyone who knows any shelling locations-freshwater naiads in
>Lake Nicaragua or rivers there, or land shell locations anywhere, or marine
>shelling locations on the Pacific side of that country, I would be very
>appreciative of information.  Also any tips on visiting that once-war torn
>land would be helpful.



"Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties."--Erich Fromm, 1900-1980

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