I have been state side for going on a week and I am glad to be back in the warm embrace of my high speed internets! I would have liked to blogged more in Honduras but with the internet being so slow it took a long time to put together a blog post. Now that [...]

Want to know something about La Ceiba?? There is not much to do here outside of going to the mall, the beach and the mountains. Which all sound great… well except for the mall… but there is not much variety here. I almost forgot there is studying but one can only take so much of [...]

Here is some video from our zip line canopy tour. It was a nice relaxing adventure and it ended with a relaxing dip in the hot springs. Stay tuned for round two of this post to see photos from the hot springs!

A few weeks ago Linda, another student from the school had a birthday so we threw her a party to celebrate. It was a good time and everyone from the school came out to join in on the festivities. Dimitri and Ana were hosting the party and they went all out. Of course it’s not [...]

This trip is all about building relationships with other people. I have met some truly wonderful people while I have been here. Even though it may only have lasted a short time I am thankful for all the people who I have crossed paths with. Meet Angela, she was another student at the school. A [...]

Sometimes when I need to clear my head I like to go on walks at night and I usually take my camera with me. Photography is kind of like therapy for me. It feels good to capture a moment that is here one second and gone the next. Photography gives me a new perspective on [...]

When we finished snorkeling we went on a tour of East End where Ana teaches english to the people in the village. She is teaching them english so that the men can become tour guides and earn a living for themselves and their family.

This past Saturday I went snorkeling for the first time. Maria and I (Laura stayed in the boat to sunbathe) had a great time. We truly were in paradise. The scenery was breathtaking, I have never seen anything so beautiful in my life. I am done boring you with words I will let the pictures tell the tale. Enjoy!

Last Thursday everyone from school headed out to the Rio Maria for lunch and relax at this beautiful waterfall. Afterwards we went to the Hotel Palma Real and to eat dinner and enjoy the beach. Enjoy the pics and video!!

Its going on week three here in Honduras. I came here to learn Spanish and the culture so I can better communicate with the people here. I am learning, but in all honesty I was hoping to get something else from this experience. This trip is different from what I had expected. It is different [...]