Blogs from Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras, Central America Caribbean - page 7

Vacation Time Again Up early to head to the airport, but not because we were going standby this time. Yes, we bought tickets, and on the competition. They were the only straight from Houston flight onto the island. Thanks to @coco_reid we will be spared the pain of returing from spending money to pay for 7 days of parking. Also for paying for a Rusty stay too. A was unimpressed with ABIA, especially when he heard there were no chain restaurants. So no mcgriddle to start the vacation. At Houston I got the pleasure of seening 4 grown people wearing ridiculously large clown sunglasses. why oh why, and wait for it, they got on our plane. Ask and You Shall Receive While sitting at the next to last row I told A we should be able ... read more

Sorry - Having problems with photos so will post them on facebook. OK – it’s now the 18thand we get into Honduras – or a tiny island of Honduras – tomorrow and it is to be a “chill out” day on and around the beach so hopefully we can find a decent internet café from where I can send this missive and attach a few photographs. Also send Mum a Happy Mothers Day greeting albeit a little belatedly. Note to boys – maybe read the messages you have sent me (hahahahahaha – no doubt doing the French one again – that is until the French one arrives). On the 16th March we transited the Panama Canal. It was a really great experience and a fab day. Scott thought it started a little bit too early as ... read more

Hello fellow readers! This week we took a tour of the east end of the island with Lisa. It was great in that she is a wealth of information about all areas of the island. Also, the places we saw and experienced are kind of off the beaten path, that the average tourist wouldn't see. Our first stop was "Sandy Bay" where we watched the dolphins frolick for a few minutes at Anthony's Key. Next we continued on to French Harbour which is the second largest city and the educational center of the island. Cruise ships dock here as well as it is a center for international shipping. The next stop was fun! - The Iguana Farm - The family that runs it started out with one iquana as a pet and ended up with literally ... read more

Our ride across the main land of Honduras to Roatan via the Galaxy Wave was a turning point in our adventure. We are back to what would be considered the "typical traditional vacation." Beaches, swimming, restaurants, shops - many other tourists and a selection of day tours. I won't go into too much detail about this leg of the trip because it's just that - a normal vacation (pictures posted in next blog). On the other hand, I will reflect and provide more details about the cities as it seems to have drummed up a lot of inquiries from concerned friends, family members. Now that you know we are back to normalcy and safe - here goes. Along the way, we enjoyed some touristy destinations such as Granada and San Juan Del Sur and then stopped ... read more

Life is great on Roatan!! We have quickly developed a daily routine even though we are on vacation!! Here's how we pretty much fill our day: Up at 9 a.m. (We sleep like babies in the tropics) Breakfast on the patio Exercise Routine (a program from my personal trainer daughter Lindsay!) Putter and Clean-up around the condo May do a little reading or walking on our beach and dock Walk into town around noon for lunch Enjoy an afternoon at the beach, swimming, snorkeling and relaxing Walk back home around 4. Shower and get ready for the evening Walk back into town for Happy Hour at Sundowners and a visit with tourists and locals Later pick one of the many restaurants in West End for supper Cab back home with Miguel (our driver) around 9 p.m. ... read more