April 30, 2025AfterglowNature rewards those with patienceBy Michele Francisco, OWP EditorWithout question, Nicaragua has the most stunning sunsets in Central America. Essential to a remarkable spectacle is prolonged color lingering in the sky, immersing everything in a beautiful afterglow before darkness fills the night. Drawn back to their smartphones, they miss the striking array of dazzling colors continuing to wash over the sky long after the sun has disappeared. Michele Francisco spent her childhood reading and writing, eventually graduating from UCLA with an English degree. She has been a cheerleader for Oregon wine since her arrival.