And We're Off....

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After arriving home from the parade, I took about 15 minutes to pack a small carry on bag full of stuff for a six day vacation to the Carribean island of Utila. For those of you who know me well, this was no small feat. I usually have a full sized suitcase for a three day weekend. I was proud of myself to say the least.

After gathering the troops, six of us all together, we sent out to find the Rapidito (small van) to Siguatepeque. Once we arrived at the Siguatepeque bus stop, a walk, one taxi and rapidito ride away from home, we had some lunch and enjoyed the nicest public restrooms in Honduras. For real! The were so clean. What can I say? These things excite me now. Although, I can say, my quads are getting stronger from assuming the more frequent squat position 😊

A five hour bus ride later and we had arrived in La Ceiba. Being that it was about 6 oclock we headed out to look for a hotel to stay the night so that we could catch the early ferry to the island the next morning. Lucky for us, there was a hotel a short walk (across the street) from the bus station that had a pool. I think it ran us about 5 dollar each that night to stay there and it had a pool (of which we took full advantage)! We ordered out pizza, played in the pool, and hit the sack. I'll let the pictures tell the rest of the story!

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Photos

Mira! Somos Moscas! (Look! We're Flies!)
Sarah and I trying on sunglasses at the Siguatepeque bus stop. We did not run into Mr. Siguatepeque here but we did see him at the parade this morning.

Dazed and Confused
The six of us at the house before we left Comayagua. We got along remarkably well even though we couldn't agree which way to look for the photo.

Will There Be Seats Left?
Nadia beside the bus to La Ceiba.

Syncronized Third Grade
Miss Sarah and Mr Chris (third grade teachers) in the pool at the hotel.

Poolside
Julie and Jill hanging out by the pool.

Told You So!
For those of you who did not believe me when I said Rum and Coke came in a can. Neato, huh?

Kickin Back
Julie taking a breather by the pool.

End of Day 1 of Vacation
Sleep deprived at in the hotel room in La Ceiba.