There's a fairy tale-like aspect to all of this. Yes, it's highly informative and highly entertaining, and much appreciated, described as only Bill Bonner can describe. Still, there is something vaguely strange and surreal about it. All I can say is that life at this level is so different, so-called normies such as I, even at this stage of life and development, could have trouble relating to it. Perhaps this is part of the benign disconnect some of us experience at this point with the whole Bonner Private Research arrangement. Then again, it could just be, and likely is, I. Best always. PM
Thanks BIll for the wonderful diversion from the reality of the morose. Appreciate the photos and how much you have shared of your family's journey over the years. Safe travels!
Well Bill, of all the properties you own, which you've shown over the 20 plus years I been reading your letters, I think this location is the most relaxing place to visit. It's nice to look back and see all the hard work and investing has paid off well.
I had no idea what Nicaragua is like. Thank you for enlightening me. Today's writing is such a welcome respite from politics. Thank you for sharing the beauty of your life.
Yes, I can relate to some of what Bill describes here… Sea, Sand, fresh fish 🐠, hooks swinging over the fisherman ‘s head, Tropical 🌴 Heat, Bougainvilleas, etc… But Not 17th century Mansions … just humble homes 🏠: 9 kids, in a 3 bedroom house… living on the Coast in Guyana 🇬🇾, which is Below Sea level; The Dutch built Seawalls to keep the Tides back; twice daily we watch the tides come and Go, play cricket and soccer ⚽️ when the tides retreat. My backyard ends where the Seawall begins… I see All this from my bedroom window✅🎉🙏🇬🇾
OMG! Reading many of the comments praising Mr. Bonner's vacation, I wonder am I the only one questioning why he decided to vacation in a country led by a dictator? Are there no other vacation spots with natural beauty in free countries? He is seemingly totally oblivious to what must be the suffering going on in that country. Not that Bonner should spend his life being concerned about the poor because there are poor everywhere and it is not his doing or responsibility, but to vacation in Nicaragua seems to bring cluelessness to a new level. But then again, when you have fu money, you can disregard your principles from time to time.
Mid 2000s, my wife and I went to visit the ranch with about 20 other AGORA subscribers. In fact, our group was invited to have dinner with Bill and family in this very home. A wonderful evening was spent talking and listening to Bill. We did not buy, but unlike you, I'm sorry we didn't step up and commit.
Sounds like a beautiful spot. I imagine the cost of the property factored in the risk inherent in the miserable government, just like the Argentina farm. Other commentary seems to have overlooked Tom's too early optimism that the metals market turned around. Looks like volatility will be with us for a while across the board.
Am pretty sure Bill has a big stake in it, I would love to go there but its an pain in the but to get there from Canada, and its expensive, for me anyway.
There's a fairy tale-like aspect to all of this. Yes, it's highly informative and highly entertaining, and much appreciated, described as only Bill Bonner can describe. Still, there is something vaguely strange and surreal about it. All I can say is that life at this level is so different, so-called normies such as I, even at this stage of life and development, could have trouble relating to it. Perhaps this is part of the benign disconnect some of us experience at this point with the whole Bonner Private Research arrangement. Then again, it could just be, and likely is, I. Best always. PM
Bill, I'm trying hard not to be jealous.
I'm not that far along. I'm still trying simply to grasp life at this level. Then, I guess, I can worry about envy secondarily. Best always. PM
Thanks BIll for the wonderful diversion from the reality of the morose. Appreciate the photos and how much you have shared of your family's journey over the years. Safe travels!
Well Bill, of all the properties you own, which you've shown over the 20 plus years I been reading your letters, I think this location is the most relaxing place to visit. It's nice to look back and see all the hard work and investing has paid off well.
It's long way from the tobacco farm in Maryland!
Jim Marshall
I had no idea what Nicaragua is like. Thank you for enlightening me. Today's writing is such a welcome respite from politics. Thank you for sharing the beauty of your life.
Nicaragua isn't "Like" that. Only the places outside money has been able to create.
I felt like I was there. Uplifting!
Yes, I can relate to some of what Bill describes here… Sea, Sand, fresh fish 🐠, hooks swinging over the fisherman ‘s head, Tropical 🌴 Heat, Bougainvilleas, etc… But Not 17th century Mansions … just humble homes 🏠: 9 kids, in a 3 bedroom house… living on the Coast in Guyana 🇬🇾, which is Below Sea level; The Dutch built Seawalls to keep the Tides back; twice daily we watch the tides come and Go, play cricket and soccer ⚽️ when the tides retreat. My backyard ends where the Seawall begins… I see All this from my bedroom window✅🎉🙏🇬🇾
Beautiful home. Breathtaking views, Fantastic weather. Paradiso.
Of course I love all of Bill's writings. But investment advice notwithstanding, I love the stories
of Nicaragua, Ireland, France, Baltimore and Argentina. All the stories are fabulous. I don't think
i would ever have the courage, much less the financial resources to have all these places, but
in lieu of that, reading travels with Bill is a wonderful substitute.
OMG! Reading many of the comments praising Mr. Bonner's vacation, I wonder am I the only one questioning why he decided to vacation in a country led by a dictator? Are there no other vacation spots with natural beauty in free countries? He is seemingly totally oblivious to what must be the suffering going on in that country. Not that Bonner should spend his life being concerned about the poor because there are poor everywhere and it is not his doing or responsibility, but to vacation in Nicaragua seems to bring cluelessness to a new level. But then again, when you have fu money, you can disregard your principles from time to time.
Too harsh me thinks
Agreed
You seem to be perfectly content living every day under our wannabe dictator (totally obliviously). Strange!
And you seem perfectly content to be an idiot, Ed. To each his own.
That he is. Perfectly content in his ignorance.
Talking about John G.
Be sure to leave your Bible at home. They just made them illegal in Nicaragua.
I recall back in early 2000, when the conference in Vancouver, B.C., that Bill sponsored, were selling these lots. Never regretted not buying one.
Mid 2000s, my wife and I went to visit the ranch with about 20 other AGORA subscribers. In fact, our group was invited to have dinner with Bill and family in this very home. A wonderful evening was spent talking and listening to Bill. We did not buy, but unlike you, I'm sorry we didn't step up and commit.
John: Just be grateful he wrote an entire essay and never mentioned DJT’s name once. Thanks, Bill, for the respite. Keep it up.
Sounds like a beautiful spot. I imagine the cost of the property factored in the risk inherent in the miserable government, just like the Argentina farm. Other commentary seems to have overlooked Tom's too early optimism that the metals market turned around. Looks like volatility will be with us for a while across the board.
Sounded so good, I almost got wood!
Daniel Ortega thanks you for your support while you bad mouth the president of the US. Pretty confusing!!
No, not confusing if you've been reading Mr. Bonner for a while. But I know you're being sarcastic.
There is a video of the history of Rancho Santana here:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hLpEaP7HbuM
And Bill's mate Mark Ford is involved there, I read his newsletter too. A very smart man!
Subscribe here: https://www.markford.net/
Am pretty sure Bill has a big stake in it, I would love to go there but its an pain in the but to get there from Canada, and its expensive, for me anyway.
A long way from Australia too Kevin!
Beautiful description of a place far from perfect but still sounding closer to Eden than most.
Only thing missing was a narrative by Robin Leach.