Cigar Rolling in Granada, Nicaragua

http://www.CarrieAndJonathan.com Cigar Rolling in Granada, Nicaragua, with Carrie And Jonathan. We learned that each cigar has at least 5 leaves rolled together. They are then pressed for at least 5 minutes per side in a press built especially for cigars. Then, they are given to a woman, and only a woman. Only a woman can put the decorative leaf finish on the cigars. Why? Because a woman is more aesthetically able to do this part of the job. It´s really amazing to see one come together. We were told that each person could make about 500 cigars per day. That´s a lot of cigars. We had so much fun at Mombacho Cigars that we wish we knew someone who smoked. They would have made a great gift. (But, actually, we´re thankful that we know all non-smokers.) Then, our guide asked us if we would like to try rolling our own. Of course we took her up on that suggestion as well. http://www.CarrieAndJonathan.com