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Sidewalk Became Stairs (33 views)
The Town Of Granada, Nicaragua
(Photo posted Thursday 20 April 2012)

(Photo taken 15:01:54 Wednesday 23 November 2011)

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The sidewalks in Granada were, in some cases, an obstacle course to navigate. Here the sidewalk became stairs leading up to a doorway.

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(2 of 11) There were far fewer cars and other motor vehicles in Granada than there were parking places. Streets like this with few cars parked were common.
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(3 of 11) Many of the sidewalks were so narrow that the mere presence of two boys seated on the curb was enough to force pedestrians into the street.
Bicycles Too (81 views)
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(4 of 11) Second to walking, the bicycle was also a common means of transport.
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(5 of 11) Most of the trees inside Granada were located inside blocks behind and inside homes. The streets themselves were largely unshaded.
A Bit Of Shade (70 views)
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(6 of 11) A bit of shade was provided by an overhang attached to a wall next to an "Eskimo," sign.
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(7 of 11) A row of mannequins without heads, lined the sidewalk outside a small store. The man selling the clothes was the one with a head.
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(8 of 11) Horse carts were another common form of transport found in Granada. Here were two horse carts parked in the the shade of a galvanized, corrugated steel fence.
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(9 of 11) A man had just dropped off his car to have it cleaned.
Snack Shop (84 views)
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(10 of 11) A snack shop was set up at the corner of a plaza. In addition to snacks, soda pops could also be purchased.
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(11 of 11) Two men worked together to repair a bicycle on the sidewalk outside a bicycle repair shop.