Wednesday, March 31, 2010
April Update
Hi and Happy Spring! Wow is it ever coming? Those March storms just kept rolling in here ! But of course those that live here on Roatan welcome them. I never stop being amazed at how drastically the Ocean can change in a matter of minutes. I am sure the Boaters will agree!
I had a great Birthday…thanks to my wonderful family planning a well plotted out surprise party…my first one ever! Boy was I clueless. FUN!
Roatan seems to transform as Easter approaches and this could be a record setting year for Vistors this Semana Santa which is what Easter week is called. Many locals avoid or dread it but I have come to find it lively and fun and very entertaining. It is like a Latin Mardi Gras and most of these folks are ready to Party! The weather is looking good, since as of this writing, we are in the middle of the Festive week. There is a battle of the bars going on and there are more than ever. Fosters is open and looking great as well as a bar that was formally Nova and is now 50 bar….diver lingo! The traffic is restricted down the West End Road and it has taken on the feel of a street fair. Can only imagine the amount of beer that will be consumed! The Businesses are happy and with the Cruise ships in on top of it…who can complain!
Well April is next and the hot humid days are around the corner…but warm water too! Nice! Have a wonderful month of April. I know I will!
Kristin
Monday, March 1, 2010
a very long jelly fish
lion fish hunting
March update
Roatan has returned to the bustling Island it was a couple years ago before the Government shake up. Yeah! With 9 or 10 Cruise ships in each week, the streets are busy and so are the businesses. The lively nights are full of happy tourists.
The Lionfish hunting continues and there are so many of them invading our reef. Many divers have now been trained to use spear guns to kill them but it probably won’t have much of an impact. Better than nothing though. They are aggressive and threaten so many of the small tropical fish. For more information go to the Marine Park web site which is www.roatanmarinepark.com.
The West side of the Island was treated to a spectacular Air show by 5 World war 2 vintage airplanes. It was quite a sight and they shared their daring for over 2 hours. A beautiful day topped it off and it was fun to see. See footage at /www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcq10iiqAbY
The Olympics came to an end in style with many happy Canadians and one great hockey game at Sundowners!
Have a wonderful Spring!
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