10 Things that let you know your NOT in Nicaragua

Ok so I've been back in the States for three weeks now and here are just a few of my observations so far. :-)  Enjoy!

10 Things that let you know you are NOT in Nicaragua

1. You're in a public place and someone sneezes and you automatically say, "salud"  which is followed by strange looks from those around you.
2. Upon entering the bank there are no armed guards with AK47's to greet you with a smile and check your purse for contraband.
3. It is NOT ok for you to honk your horn unless absolutely necessary.  (only a few slips so far)
4. You do not eat dinner until 8pm because it is still light outside.   Weird
5. There have been no beans and rice served for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Oh my gallopinto (rice and beans dish) how I miss you.
6. Everywhere you go there are people on bikes with HELMETS.
7. You mistake the barking dog down in the valley for a howler monkey.
8. As you pull up to the gas pump there is not a friendly attendant greeting you and asking how much gas you want to put in your car. 
9. Pedestrians DO have the right of way.
10. You turn on the water faucet and no water comes out.  Oh wait that is like Nicaragua.  The water well at my parents house ran dry.   What a nice taste of home!