A mini vacation in Roatan!

Our friends Massimo and Mabel invited us to their home in Roatan, a small island of Honduras known for its vast reef and diving. The second largest reef in the world.

Brian and I accepted knowing that Olivia would have a chance to play with Massimo and Mabel’s one year old twins! We would all also enjoy swimming, resting, and being in the nature of the island, which is a wonderful break from the busy city of Tegus.

We took a small “puddle jumper” plane and arrived on the island excited for some sun and fun!

We were so blessed to stay in such a beautiful home, near the sea, with a pool and beauty surrounding us. Olivia loved the twins, Gabriel and Armanda. They all played together, ate together, swam together, and harassed the adorable doggies that Olivia could not get enough of.

Brian and I were so blessed with delicious typical Honduran foods. I even had a chance to learn how to make baleadas! First tortillas, then beans, then cheese- add plantains or chicken if you wish and enjoy!!

Mabel and Massimo took us to Parrot beach and the babies swam in the clear turquoise waters that extended out into the beautiful sea.

 As a family, we rested and enjoyed visiting the coast. We also spent some time on the West End and West Bay beaches which were also great for swimming.

Beyond the beauty of the island, there are still many parts that are very poor and underdeveloped. People live near the water and in difficult situations. We pray for more awarness of the island, and more visitors to come, so that more jobs will be created and a better life for the people of Roatan can become a reality.

Just as any great time, the days creep by slowly and then before you know it, you are packing once again! Olivia adjusted to the island life just as we did- and even had island fever! For real! She had a fever for about two days of the 6 that we stayed, but recovered quickly and was never to sick to play, eat, or enjoy the beauty!

It was time for us to say our good byes, as we were now rejuvenated through and through.

We thank our friends so much for the time we spent, together and the playful days that the beautiful babies all shared.

If ever you have the chance, visit Roatan of Honduras! It is nearly just 2 hours from Miami and very beautiful.

Ahhhh. Back to the city we go!