Perhaps it's a result of having been reared, for a short term, in rural Mexico (or not) that I've maintained a fascination with currogated metal roofs (such a funny word). Actually, it's been ... more like ... say, a covetous relationship. I want one (desirous emphasis on 'want')!!! I have lived under a metal roof for a few years and it was fabulous! However, currogated metal, in any condition, is the visual stimulation that really 'wows' my architectural passions ... well, enough of that .. whew!!! The point is I'm quite thrilled to currently be residing at an establishment that espouses said roof-type in a variety of expressions and applications! Lucky me!The host of this elevated protector is the hostel, Casa 28, at San Juan del Sur in Nicaragua. The roof is best admired from the courtyard - which is complete with community bathroom, kitchen, lounge, and mango tree. The individual rooms are accessed from here as well. There must be palm trees as well - I've not looked down their trunks ... to see where they're planted ... maybe they are in the neighboring courtyard ... but exist they most assuredly do. My first night here, after having been seductively lulled into the nocturnal habit of sleep, I was startled awake by the 'cymbal'ic crashing of a coconut falling onto the METAL roof and rolling down the METAL roof to thud and roll across the cement walkway til it's journey was halted by the ... DIRT!! This recurrent event manifested itself numerous times and only after I had fallen back into slumber. Beauty AND function ... gotta love it!
Oh my!!!
"C"
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