Parting Thoughts from Utila
Well, it’s time to leave. The last 2 weeks have gone by SUPER fast, and we’ll be boarding a ferry to the mainland at 6:10 tomorrow morning. From there we have to wait for our bus to take us to the airport. I’m hoping to be able to check-in our bags and then go to the mall or something since we will have about 8 hours to wait. That is never fun in ANY airport, much less SAP. I’m hoping for not too much adventure...
Lesson from a Moray Eel
It isn’t every day that a moray eel becomes your teacher. I’ve logged over 300 dives, so I’ve been in the water very near to an eel multiple times. They’re usually tucked into a crevice, their head exposed, mouth wide open as they breathe. Some people find them frightening. I kind of get that seeing as they don’t have a very happy-looking face, but I find them somewhat interesting. On occasion...
Roatan or Utila?
Three islands make up the Bay Islands of Honduras: Roatan, Utila, and Guanaja, with the latter being the most undeveloped. The other islands are like comparing apples and oranges, so how do you know which one to visit? Let me break them down for you. Roatan is a very popular tourist destination, and the fact that it has a decent international airport (RTB) doesn’t hurt that at all. There are direct flights going there from...
Living on Utila
So you’ve either decided to stay here longer, got stuck here, or you’re curious about the possibility. No sweat! Here are some of the basics that haven’t already been covered. Shopping: Give up on “good shopping.” There are no malls or big stores here. Delco is the island’s version of Walmart. You’ll find it heading down Main Street as if you were headed to the public beach. It’s...
Diving in Utila
Okay, let’s face it. You probably wouldn’t be coming here if you weren’t interested in diving. Utila isn’t known for its white sand beaches. Sure if you want a slow pace this is a wonderful location, and one of the safest places in the world. But it is also home to some of the cheapest diving in the world as well, especially if you’re considering becoming a diver or taking your current certification...
Eating on Utila
Ok, so now you’ve arrived on our little island. Where’s some good food? People know me for my sometimes blunt honesty, and we’ve lived here for 7 months so I’ll be perfectly honest again: Don’t expect haute cuisine. Most food is just average, some is quite good, but you won’t find food here that knocks your socks off. Unless you’ve spent a LOT of time in Central America away from places...
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