It initially started as a 4 day trek up to Utila to get our open water and then head down to Nicaragua. Four weeks later we finally left the island. While we normally provide videos to sum up an entire country, the only part we really got to experience of Honduras was Utila. So while… Continue reading Episode 12 – Momentos: Utila, Honduras
As a little girl I have always been fascinated with the natural world. For years and years I considered going to veterinary school just so I would be able to help animals on a more intimate level. It was only until my Tio Art proceeded to tell me that I would have to stick my… Continue reading Dolphins, Buoyancy, and Naked People – Utila, Honduras
If you guys already didn't know, we spent the last month in Utila, Honduras hanging out with 1 Dad, 1 Kid and getting both Open Water and Advanced Open Water from the Bay Islands College of Diving. They are super professional and I was happy to utilize the only indoor training pool (and the best… Continue reading Episode 11 – Scuba in Utila, Honduras
People always ask me what the hell we managed to do on an island where all there is to do is dive (which we did a lot of in Utila, don't get me wrong). If you look around you there is plenty to see and explore. While you may find yourself at Treetanic Bar multiple… Continue reading Photo Essay: Alice in Wonderland on Utila, Bay Islands, Honduras
I was really looking forward to dazzling my palate with the Central American coffee I knew and loved from home. As we entered Guatemala, I sat there drooling, thinking of all the wonderful treats I was about to consume. There is one thing horribly wrong with that thought: Almost all the drinkable coffee made in… Continue reading Coffee, Coffee, Everywhere, Not a Drop to Drink – Until…
I swear I am not becoming addicted to HDR. I just find myself in situations where the moment could not be captured in a better way. Almost every night here in Utila, Honduras, there is a lightning show from the storms/rainy season on mainland Honduras. My theory is that the mountains near La Ceiba catch… Continue reading Photo Friday: HDR – Storm on the Mainland – Utila, Honduras
Disclaimer: These steps should not be followed unless you have received permission from the homeowner (in this case, Talon from 1 Dad 1 Kid while in Utila, Honduras) to gain entry to the premises by any means necessary. It is also written assuming you have no tools (just like MacGyver or Chuck Norris [err scratch… Continue reading How To: Break Into a Utilian House Like a Pro
I sincerely apologize regarding the delay in this week's post. I've spent the past 5 days desperately trying to upload our Episode 10 - Momentos: Guatemala only to be disappointed at the internet dropping in the middle of the night or an estimated time of 2000 minutes to upload. Life on Utila has been incredible.… Continue reading Island Life in Utila, Honduras
