As we walked the streets of Granada, Nicaragua we came across several buildings in various states of disrepair. The Iglesia Guadalupe struck me as particularly beautiful, despite its fall from the grand structure I am sure it once was. What I found to be of particular interest is that just 500 meters away sits the main cathedral of the city, which has been meticulously cared for, painted a dazzling yellow, and is surrounded by the central plaza which full of life both day and night. Yet, despite its centuries of perseverance, this church is being left to its eventual ruin. I cannot help but wonder why…