I sit here with a very full heart. It is Good Friday. We made a short hike today, and on my way down, I imagined the hike that was made carrying the cross. And then the actual nails. I don't know....something about being in a completely different world from the one I'm used to living in, so in tune with the land and my surroundings, just really makes me stop and think about this day of the year in a way that I've never done before. I have felt closer to God today than any day I have ever spent kneeling in prayer in a church.
Of course, sitting on a balcony that overlooks Rio Cangrejal and seeing a magnificent waterfall just across the river from me, tends to put one's heart right into God's lap! We came here to escape the celebration and party of Semana Santa, Holy Week. The serenity of this place is undescribable. Toucan birds. Whoompa birds.Butterflies. Cool, cool breezes from the rainforest drifting down as the sun sets behind the mountains. People who are so helpful and nice that if you have to be around anyone, they are the ones you want to spend your time with. I have no idea what time it is. Barely, remember the days. And it's ok. It's exactly what I feel like I need to be doing.........just soaking it all in.
We arrived in the town of LaCeiba yesterday about 10am. Went to the grocery store and picked up some breakfast items and TAMALES! This is the home of the best tamale in the world. And we then headed straight for Villas Pico Bonito.
The place we stayed last time we were on the mainland. Just because we love it so much. And after being onboard for 5 1/2 weeks, it was EXACTLY what the doctor ordered for me! We enjoyed the company of the owner in the palapa bar(from Dallas!) (which looks so much like Rio Bonito!) and I went for a swim in the river. Collected some rocks as I do everywhere I go. A nice, leisurely dinner and an early night..........with breezes blowing thru every window in the house.
This morning, my lovely husband who is not only a very fine sailor man but also a great cook, made me breakfast. BACON and fried eggs and toast. Man, oh man.......I haven't had a rio bonito breakfast in a long time and this one hit the spot. Better than fillet mignon. Or even fresh tuna steaks! After very leisurely enjoying a morning on the balcony, we made a short hike to a smaller cascada and then played in the river. I even have bruises on the 'bottom of my feet' to prove it! So. Much. Fun. To the bar for some internet time and a monkey la-la and the invention of a new drink! Watermelon and vodka/rum. Seriously ya'll..........they put watermelon into a blender, add water and brown sugar......we suggested the vodka! and it is the perfect afternoon refreshment. Back to the cabana for a nap. And that, my friends, is my accomplishment for the day!! Yet, I feel so rested and so complete that the only thing I could even find to gripe about might be the loudness of the crickett chirp or the musky smell of the jungle air!!!! HAHA! And believe me, I am in full appreciation of all that surrounds me and know that I am so undeserving of the beauty of this day. It's just been too perfect.
Tomorrow, we plan to go to town and experience a bit of the celebrations......which means we will prolly find an outside café bench to sit on and watch the people. The mercada is such a fun place to watch people…local people who love life.
Then, weather permitting, we will sail back to Roatan to get ready for guests. HA! Girlfriends..guests??
I think not. Just two wild and crazy chicks coming aboard to cruise and have a wild and crazy time!! And believe me, we’ve got a wild time planned for them!
So, I close tonight, hoping that all of you have a very Happy Easter and that you find it in your hearts to realize how blessed we all are! And how thankful I am that my college roomate’s husband is making the turn back to good health and that my children are all happy, safe and healthy.
(Easter Bunny…………I promise that the next Easter Sunday that I’m home, we will have the biggest, best and most fun Easter egg hunt, ever!!!
Of course, sitting on a balcony that overlooks Rio Cangrejal and seeing a magnificent waterfall just across the river from me, tends to put one's heart right into God's lap! We came here to escape the celebration and party of Semana Santa, Holy Week. The serenity of this place is undescribable. Toucan birds. Whoompa birds.Butterflies. Cool, cool breezes from the rainforest drifting down as the sun sets behind the mountains. People who are so helpful and nice that if you have to be around anyone, they are the ones you want to spend your time with. I have no idea what time it is. Barely, remember the days. And it's ok. It's exactly what I feel like I need to be doing.........just soaking it all in.
We arrived in the town of LaCeiba yesterday about 10am. Went to the grocery store and picked up some breakfast items and TAMALES! This is the home of the best tamale in the world. And we then headed straight for Villas Pico Bonito.
The place we stayed last time we were on the mainland. Just because we love it so much. And after being onboard for 5 1/2 weeks, it was EXACTLY what the doctor ordered for me! We enjoyed the company of the owner in the palapa bar(from Dallas!) (which looks so much like Rio Bonito!) and I went for a swim in the river. Collected some rocks as I do everywhere I go. A nice, leisurely dinner and an early night..........with breezes blowing thru every window in the house.
This morning, my lovely husband who is not only a very fine sailor man but also a great cook, made me breakfast. BACON and fried eggs and toast. Man, oh man.......I haven't had a rio bonito breakfast in a long time and this one hit the spot. Better than fillet mignon. Or even fresh tuna steaks! After very leisurely enjoying a morning on the balcony, we made a short hike to a smaller cascada and then played in the river. I even have bruises on the 'bottom of my feet' to prove it! So. Much. Fun. To the bar for some internet time and a monkey la-la and the invention of a new drink! Watermelon and vodka/rum. Seriously ya'll..........they put watermelon into a blender, add water and brown sugar......we suggested the vodka! and it is the perfect afternoon refreshment. Back to the cabana for a nap. And that, my friends, is my accomplishment for the day!! Yet, I feel so rested and so complete that the only thing I could even find to gripe about might be the loudness of the crickett chirp or the musky smell of the jungle air!!!! HAHA! And believe me, I am in full appreciation of all that surrounds me and know that I am so undeserving of the beauty of this day. It's just been too perfect.
Tomorrow, we plan to go to town and experience a bit of the celebrations......which means we will prolly find an outside café bench to sit on and watch the people. The mercada is such a fun place to watch people…local people who love life.
Then, weather permitting, we will sail back to Roatan to get ready for guests. HA! Girlfriends..guests??
I think not. Just two wild and crazy chicks coming aboard to cruise and have a wild and crazy time!! And believe me, we’ve got a wild time planned for them!
So, I close tonight, hoping that all of you have a very Happy Easter and that you find it in your hearts to realize how blessed we all are! And how thankful I am that my college roomate’s husband is making the turn back to good health and that my children are all happy, safe and healthy.
(Easter Bunny…………I promise that the next Easter Sunday that I’m home, we will have the biggest, best and most fun Easter egg hunt, ever!!!
A few posts back, I showed a pic of the cap'n doing his mountain activity of "raft watching" from a boulder. Well, he's perfected his art now and simply puts his feet up on the balcony of our room to be the "Best All Round White Water Rafting Watcher"!! And he wonders why his bones are sore today? Why, it's all that mountain exercise!!
The nice people I talked about earlier? We just 'happened' to mention to richard, the owner, that our only complaint about the place would be that there are a few limbs blocking our view of the waterfall from our room.......um.....the next thing we know "my friend" is cutting those suckers down right in front of us!!! And hauling the remains away. He was very proud of his work and we just looked at each other and thought.......We better be careful what we ask for!!!
Some Easter beauty for you!
If you look closely, you can see the waterfall behind this beautiful bloom!
A blooming poinsetta for Easter Sunday!!
And this one's for you, Josh................LOOK HOW CLOSE THAT SHIP GOT TO US!!!!!!!!!
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