Internet!
I currently write this from an internet cafe in Utila, Honduras. The owner claimed the system was broken so I offered to look into the problem. 10 minutes later, the system is fixed... Apparently, there is only one computer person who serves this island. Her description, and I quote "Fat man, slimy, smokes while working and attempts to squeeze as much money out of here as possible... he charges 400 Lempira an hour -currently the equivalent of 20 US- and is a slime".
I've unfortunately left my journal at home, but to summarize the last couple days:
- Took an 8 hour bus ride to Flores. The night bus, which provided security and 24hour survellience from police was $25.
- Spent the evening in Flores. Our room cost was $5 pp. And, found a wonderful, and cheap cafe.
- Hiked the ruins of the Mayan temples in Tikal. WOW, what an amazing place.
- Took the afternoon bus to Rio Dulce. Arrived Rio Dulce late evening. We were dropped of in a bit of a sketchy area. immediately took a taxi and spent the night the the backpackers hotel. There we met the owner, a cross between a classic Madame who offers the pleasure of woman, and a decrepit mean woman. Cost or the night $7 pp.
- The next morning headed to Honduras. We left the hotel at 8:00am. After 5 buses, experiencing a very 3rd world immigration post hitching the ride with some locals to Omosa, Honduras... we arrived at Rolis... Time of arrival 4:00pm.
It's difficult to describe the beauty of Honduras. There is this virgin innocence that the people and place possess. A combined appreciation for their environment and a friendliness to travelers. The development on this part of the country seems cognizant of the environment and they have done a good job of keeping the land clean and safe.
Son and I are currently staying at the Blue Berry Hill in Utila. The place is $3.75 pp, with kitchen. We met some Austrians along the way and will be cooking dinner for the two girls tonight.
Having a wonderful time. I'll try to write more detailed information about some of the bus experiences later.
I've unfortunately left my journal at home, but to summarize the last couple days:
- Took an 8 hour bus ride to Flores. The night bus, which provided security and 24hour survellience from police was $25.
- Spent the evening in Flores. Our room cost was $5 pp. And, found a wonderful, and cheap cafe.
- Hiked the ruins of the Mayan temples in Tikal. WOW, what an amazing place.
- Took the afternoon bus to Rio Dulce. Arrived Rio Dulce late evening. We were dropped of in a bit of a sketchy area. immediately took a taxi and spent the night the the backpackers hotel. There we met the owner, a cross between a classic Madame who offers the pleasure of woman, and a decrepit mean woman. Cost or the night $7 pp.
- The next morning headed to Honduras. We left the hotel at 8:00am. After 5 buses, experiencing a very 3rd world immigration post hitching the ride with some locals to Omosa, Honduras... we arrived at Rolis... Time of arrival 4:00pm.
It's difficult to describe the beauty of Honduras. There is this virgin innocence that the people and place possess. A combined appreciation for their environment and a friendliness to travelers. The development on this part of the country seems cognizant of the environment and they have done a good job of keeping the land clean and safe.
Son and I are currently staying at the Blue Berry Hill in Utila. The place is $3.75 pp, with kitchen. We met some Austrians along the way and will be cooking dinner for the two girls tonight.
Having a wonderful time. I'll try to write more detailed information about some of the bus experiences later.
posted by Arin | 12:37 PM
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