Las Sirenas Roatan

... downside we've found is, since it's not too windy here, there are more mosquitos and no-see-ums than our other destinations. We usually leave the bungalow only after lubing up with baby oil, 200% deet lotion, and anti-itch cream. But seriously, it doesn't matter because this is paradise!

We're told the borders are closed because the Honduran Pres keeps trying to re-enter the country (which the majority of citizens we've talked to don't want) so if we ever get ready to leave Roatan ...

... applauding the situation. The US is not careful, it may give Chavez and Ortega the fuel they need to invade Honduras and remove our democratic form of Government.

Those of us foreigners and citizens of Honduras are horrified and in disbelief regarding the news reports and the statements by our representatives. We need your help. All Americans and Hondurans are frantically emailing and sending information to the US. We are sending messages to our US Senators ...

... was a good place to eat and he said there was an italian place around the corner , so off we went but it was literly on the other side of the building we went in and had a look at the menu and it looked more upscale then we are use to but the owner came out and meet us and spoke perfect english and engaged us so we ended up staying. The own ceaser came and sat with us and we had a wonderful ...

... but I can tell you with all confidence that Roatan is no more dangerous then Canada to visit. We are not being car-jacked, raped or robbed as the advisory says is "common". Tourists do not have to stay confined in Resort areas. This Island has a lot to offer, from one end to the other. Whether it is where you live or a place you visit, street-smarts are necessary, don't go into secluded areas (especially after dark) and never alone. Would you do that in your home town? I think ...

... ve compared it so far to Mexico... the not so touristy parts. Little girls selling bracelets for $1 and malnourished dogs, but it's beautiful here, and the people have been great! Not too in your face, and just smiles and seems genuine to see new faces and chat. On that same note, the crew here is quite the same. We've had so many chats so far with so many crew. I think it's the fact that we do have twin infants with ...

... music under a christmas light filled patio, has a decent wines too. Nothing was lacking here service was beyond great too.. So glad we found this place (it is like a maze to get to as it was not on the main road but has plenty of signs along the path through the trees to it.) So despite all the bumps and the ones I still have on my legs.. this was mostly a Successful Trip! The End! Sunset water taxi

... Bonnie to wake up (who was laying in her lap), but proved to be the least injured. Bonnie by far took the brunt of the crash with a concussion, broken rib and cheekbone, torn ligaments in her leg and lots of bruises. My share was a big bump on my forehead that when the swelling went down turned into two very black eyes, my legs are black and blue from my knees to my toes and a couple of big gouges on my one leg I fear will leave large scars. Within minutes of ...

... any borders to get to our destination today, however we did run into one somewhat unexpected problem. At the ferry terminal they told us that the afternoon ferry crossing will be too rough and the captain won't take the bike until the next morning when the ocean is calmer. Jess tried to assure everyone including the captain that we'd taken the bike on two other ferries (much smaller boats) and that it will be fine but to no avail... for the first time we ...

... On the boat journey to the first dive site, Jo and I tried to familiarise ourselves with the new diving equipment. On entering the water, I had great difficulty clearing my ears and once I had eventually overcome the problem, I had already used up quite a bit of air. Nevertheless, we both descended to the maximum depth of 30m where we stayed for about 10 minutes. It was an awesome feeling being sat on the sea bed and looking upwards at our air bubbles as they ...

... There's not all that much else to say - islands are islands, although this had the feel of being relatively unpopulated or touristed (outside of West Bay) with kilometers of deserted beaches. I wandered, read, ate conch, lobster (two huge tails for $18), shrmp, creole chicken, and a forgettable pizza, drank lots of the also forgettable local beer and the quite good Nicaraguan rum Flor de Cana, and hung out with the locals, both expats and ...