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Central America Caribbean » Honduras » Bay Islands » Roatán September 8th 2015

I went to lovely Honduras only a couple minutes away from Guatemala! Travel Guides have proven me correct that I went to Guatemala because I went to Belize and Honduras! Yes! Thank you Travel Guides. I went to Bay Islands on a cruise and it was very nice and very relaxing. I got to see a lot of things in Honduras! I saw a lot of lizards which were very spectacular. The island of Honduras was a descendent of Africans, Cayman Islanders, and other indigenous people in the island. Those who have been off the island should at least check off Cayman Islands on their travel list. Lol hahahaha. Funny. My old Biology Professor from the college Mrs.Jill Caporale got me interested into checking out Honduras. I do plan to go back to Honduras as well ... read more


Schmoozing, bluesing & cruising with those Darn Dangerous Binkleys Part 3: Diamonds are a girl's best friend. What is the least you have to do to qualify as having visited a country? I was transiting through LAX Airport on my way from Oz to Buenos Aires once. I didn't leave the airport. Did that mean I had visited the USA? I say "No." When they locked me up and detained me under outrageous US Border Protection in the airport...did that mean I had visited the USA? I say "No." Was that 'cause it was not voluntary on my part...or 'cause there was no way I could leave the airport???" Well Dangerous Dave has his own theories. He thinks all you have to do is purchase something...like a fridge magnet. And he backs it up by saying ... read more
Dawn jams are the best
Tab holding court
Dawn Jams


We went on a boat trip like no other today. First stop? A shop to pick up some beers and snacks. We went by the dolphin sanctuary on our way to the first of two snorkeling spots. The sea is so clear all the way down and the kinds of different fish were endless. We saw most of Nemo's friends, a load of other colorful fish, an octopus and what looked like a baby shark. We lazed in the pool after some dinner (hey flipping those fins was tiring!) and before heading out for tea we are swaying in a hammock at the hotel as the sun goes down. Roatan has been quite beachy which has been very nice to relax but we are ready for some adventure and culture now. We are traveling to Leon ... read more
Safety first!
Not a bad view for lunch
Can't fault the scenery either!


Getting back into the water again after five years land bound was actually pretty scary. I have realised on this trip how age and experience has effected my fear tolerance. No longer am I that young fearless girl who jumps from obscene heights or chooses the sketchy ladder over the stairs. I have noticed that somehow I have begun to tread more carefully, trust less often and be afraid more than usual. This has defiantly changed the path I follow, as I choose not to jump of a broken rusty bridge into the free flowing river below or not to trust the rope swing with my weight I wonder if I am missing out or if I am just growing up?! I didn't really think when I signed up for my PADI Advanced open water about ... read more
Public beach
String of pearls


Leg 3: Belize to Honduras On Tuesday 12 we were due to take a 3pm flight from Caye Caulker back to Belize City and onto Roatán in the Bay Islands (Honduras). The lady on the morning shift at Sophie's Guest rooms kindly said we could chill out on site and continue to use the facilities. When she left at 1, we also had to make our way to the airport which is not really an airport per se...it's one single room with about 6 chairs and just one run way literally about 50m away! They only expect you to check in around 30 minutes before your flight here, so us being kinda early for them, they offered us an earlier flight. The staff were really nice and friendly, much like everyone else on the island, which ... read more
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We finally had to leave Utopia and it only took 2 days to get to Utila by boat and shuttle. We were traveling with Jenny and Cindy who we met at Utopia. We had to stop overnight in Livingston on the way. It didn't seem like there was a lot to do in Livingston itself but the boat ride from Rio Dulce to Livingston was gorgeously green and lush. The second day of travel saw us taking a boat to Puerto Barrios at 6:30am to catch the shuttle to La Ceiba where we would take the ferry to Utila. That ferry was the rockiest boat we've ever been on so much so that Ashley now understands the true meaning of motion sickness. We didn't have a place to stay booked ahead of time but luckily for ... read more
A Couple of New Fish
Hawks Bill Turtle
Nurse Shark


Geo: 16.3302, -86.5194It is sad to be leaving our friends and heading back to Costa Rica. Anita and Rob still have another ten days to enjoy this lovely island. We have had a wonderful visit with them. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Roatan, especially the snorkelling!... read more


Geo: 16.3302, -86.5194Today we took a water taxi to West Bay Beach. This area was very busy with tourists. We spent a lovely day enjoying the sun and some great snorkelling. Then dinner out in the West End.... read more
West Bay Beach
Entertainment on the beach
Enjoying the sun


Geo: 16.3302, -86.5194West End Village is a tourist hotspot with lots of restaurants, bars, and sport activities right along the ocean. Today we took a taxi tour around the Island. Our last stop was Fantasy Island Resort. This resort has a very beautiful beach area with crystal clear water. Near the gazebo pier was a fantastic snorkelling area with a good variety of tropical fish.... read more
Local home on our island tour
Fantasy Island Resort
Fantasy Island Resort


Geo: 16.3302, -86.5194Here we are on Roatan, Honduras. Roatan is a lovely island located in the Caribbean, 65 kilometres north of Honduras. We are staying with our friends in a VRBO condo. The condo is located in West End Village.... read more
Local beach
Nice view
The beach




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