Roatan

Boarding the plane to Honduras we realized we knew practically nothing about our destination. We had looked online through Central America for good price tickets and found some here. So we rolled the dice and bought tickets. This summer I had met a friend of my sisters who teaches on Roatan Island and he had invited us out. A few days before we flew out we emailed him and told him we would see him in soon. 

Upon arrival into the county Tues night, we called a contact from couchsurfing.com. It started to get late and he wasn't answering his phone so we prepared to sleep in the airport. But he came through and called back on a cell we had borrowed. We caught a ride to his house and enjoyed a safe, free place to stay. 

After a few taxis, a bus ride, and an hour and a half boat ride, we set foot upon the island home to second largest reef in the world. Harrison and his band of fellow teachers gave us great welcoming and made us feel right at home. The island is about 1-2 miles wide and less than 30 miles long and surrounded by crystal clear waters with reef everywhere. Today the winds blew ferociously so we didn't have any visibility but enjoyed a warm swim and lots of exploring.

We all went out for Kelly's birthday tonight and we shared many laughs with our new friends. Our plans consist of...well...stay here till we get bored or the wind carries us away..