The weekly photo challenge is wall. Nicaragua abounds with walls of war, remembrances of their defense of personal rights, freedom, and dignity. Honoring their Nicaraguan heroes is especially clear on the walls in the cities.
“The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.” ― G.K. Chesterton
“Memories are bullets. Some whiz by and only spook you. Others tear you open and leave you in pieces.” ― Richard Kadrey, Kill the Dead
“Unfortunately, just like bullets, you can never get words back once they have been sent out into the world.” ― Clint Van Winkle
“If freedom is free and none need worry, then what blood drops for thee?”
― Ryan Goodrich
“What difference does it make to the dead, the orphans and the homeless, whether the mad destruction is wrought under the name of totalitarianism or in the holy name of liberty or democracy?”
― Mahatma Gandhi
“War does not determine who is right – only who is left.” ― Bertrand Russell
“When the rich wage war it’s the poor who die.”
― Jean-Paul Sartre, Le diable et le bon dieu
“The object of terrorism is terrorism. The object of oppression is oppression. The object of torture is torture. The object of murder is murder. The object of power is power. Now do you begin to understand me?”
― George Orwell, 1984
“Heroes are made by the paths they choose, not the powers they are graced with.”
― Brodi Ashton, Everneath
“You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us. And the world will live as one.”
― John Lennon
Rewired and Retired in Nicaragua 
Incredible and so powerful Debbie. I’m amazed that the walls dotted with bullets still remain. Is it a symbol?
I meant to say is a symbol that it still remains and a new wall without bullets hasn’t replaced it?
I was surprised, too that the bullet holes still remained in the wall. I suspect they were left there intentionally as a symbol.
I remember seeing some of the murals painted on the walls around Leon and the bullet riddled walls as well as the former Somozo residence now turned into a civil war museum. Your quotes evoke such powerful emotions and Bertrand Russell’s is especially poignant. Anita
We went to the civil war museum, too. I think we visited every museum in Leon. It’s a fantastic city. The Clint Van Winkle quote is for the 47 U.S. Senators. I sneaked it in there. lol Because of your posts of Curacao, we are planning an October trip. I am so excited. Airfare is very reasonable to Curacao and we’ll be there in the low season. Thanks for all the wonderful information. 🙂
Outstanding number of significant walls.
Thanks for stopping by, Smkelly.
Powerful photos with an even more powerful conclusion! Very well done.
Thanks so much. I’ve been thinking about war lately. Can you tell? “War! What is it good for? Absolutely nothing.”
This is truly a very impressive post…
Each wall is telling a story, of struggle and fight for freedom.
Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful images 🙂
I am so glad that you appreciate my wall of wars, Sreejith.
Great photos with emotionally charged quotes make for an excellent interpretation of this week’s photo challenge. Nice work and very well done 🙂
Your thoughts are greatly appreciated, Gale.
Very powerful post
Thanks, Treeabold. I thought the quotes really made my point about war and suffering.
I think they did. Very well selected
A wonderfully somber entry. I love the Chesterton quote. Have a wonderful weekend.
janet
Thanks, Janet. It was somber, but it is encouraging, too because the Nicaraguans are always resilient.
Beautiful photos as always! I recognize a few of them. Is there anyway to label the locations?
Most of the photos were taken in Leon and Esteli. Their painted walls depict the sacrifices they made ( and still make to this day) for freedom, dignity, and honor. I wrote a post using the painted wall of Nicaraguan history in Leon. https://retirenicaragua.wordpress.com/2012/08/22/leon-mural-history-of-nicaragua/
Well done!
Gracias mis amigos.