The Mosquito Coast...in pictures

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The Mosquito Coast...in pictures

 

So, we did survive our last week of the trip on the Mosquito Coast, one of the most remote areas in Central America. We should first admit that we're back at home in the comfort of our apartment, which seems like luxury after the last few days. Since we're here, and technology works a bit more quickly than it does in the internet cafes of Honduras, we thought a photo essay was in order.....

Thanks to those who sent comments and emails on previous blogs - we're looking forward to catching up with everyone in person.

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Photos

Getting to the Mosquito Coast was our biggest challenge yet...
First item on the itinerary was a three hour school bus ride. It wouldn't really be a trip in Honduras without a school bus. Then came the pickup truck ride...

Six hours on a wooden plank bench,
over the worst collection of potholes we'd encountered in the whole month. Did we mention the ride was SIX hours?

No one told us there would be rivers to cross,
or rafts built of rickety wood and 55 gallon barrels to do it on.

At least entertainment was included-
this is the truck driver and his helper having a very heated disagreement with some locals who have dug up the road to fix their plumbing.

Then came the tippy boat loaded with cargo.
Two more hours.

My seatmate looked about 16,
but he had a very large silver pistol which he showed us before tucking it into his pants. That's a fake smile on my face, by the way.

But we survived the trip
and enjoyed our first evening on the beaches of La Mosquitia.

Although this vulture seemed to think
it was worth hanging around to see if we might not live after all.

Thankfully it was all worth it
to enjoy the mangrove forests...

Comments

[Jeremy]

That looks like a fun adventure ....the picture of you on the wood planks needs a little thought bubble along these lines... 'Ah. This is obviously some strange meaning of the word "safe" that I wasn't previously aware of.'

[Jimmy Allen]

I, m from la mosquitia , Honduras now i live in San Antonio, Tx. if your tacking abaout my country write me, my english is bad.