Leon is another of those easy-going colonial towns, with its parque central and cobbled streets, that pull in the tourists. In this case, the oppressive heat and humidity, plus a feeling I had seen it all before, meant I wasn't keen to stay around for too long. However, a crippling rum induced hangover, on the day I intended to leave, brought an extra day for this town.The big 'must do' activity in town is sandboarding - more like gravelboarding - on the nearby volcano Cerro Negro. I had an attempt, but it was bloody hard work. Hot, dusty, difficult to control and a bit frustrating for a snowboarder. Still, the walk up was fantastic, with a landscape of contrasting volcanic cones, and the whole escapade sounds pretty cool.
I also managed to visit the impressive art gallery, with its peculiar mix of contemporary art and 15th century European masters, check out a hilarious live music act and do the customary tour of the cathedral. A bit of culture to balance out the liquor and it was time to head to the next stop - via 3 taxis, 3 buses, a boat and a pick-up truck. All in one day.
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