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Franz Orschel left Germany about fifty years ago to work as a miner in Canada. Having earned a little money, and wanting to see some more of the world, young Franz got on his Vespa motor scooter and headed south. He made it as far as Peru then ran out of money, sold his scooter and got as as far north again as Nicaragua and got stuck. He is still here. Email him at franzo@ibw.com.no

Franz Orschel

We spent a very pleasant week with him listening to one funny story after another from his adventures as a young man.

Orschel Covered Patio

His place in Managua is like a home from home. A little corner of comfort in the heat and humidity of Managua.

Franz and Martha Orschel

And here is the reason why he has stayed so long. His lovely wife Martha.