Birthday Break from Island Life

I know, life is hard. When you live on a Caribbean island in Utila, sometimes you just need a break. Haha! Well, it wasn’t really a break from Utila, but probably a break from technology and the internet!

So what did we do for my birthday? We went rafting on the Rio Cangrejal near La Ceiba, Honduras. We went up to the Omega Lodge and everyone had the most incredible experience. Countless times, my friends exclaimed how beautiful it is, how the weather is awesome, and what a great change of scenery from tropical temperatures.

Although the hummingbirds didn’t cooperate allowing me to capture them on camera, my favorite bird showed up the day that we were leaving for an extended photo session. This the Turquoise Browed MotMot! I had been telling everybody that I really wanted to see one at the lodge and this male was sitting in the tree quietly the whole time I was looking for other birds and wildlife to photograph!

That was a wonderful end to top off a weekend of fun rafting with family and incredible friends. The lodge, as always, was relaxing & laid back, and Roland the german-speaking Honduran bartender was really attentive, the weather was cool, sunny and bright, the food was superb, and the company was even better!

I had visited the river countless times, but I had never gone rafting. It’s a must do, because nothing compares to the breathtaking beauty of the river than when you’re actually riding down it! The huge rock formations that had been smoothed out by the white water over thousands of years making wonderfully shaped artwork, the rushing white water flowing over and around the boulders were so much fun to ride, and the diversity of the scenery was mesmerizing and unforgettable!

I definitely could have stayed on the river for a couple more days, but going into La Ceiba for some shopping and errands for two days made us all want to return to Paradise ASAP!

It was one of the most memorable weekends of my life, thanks to everyone who shared it with me. But it’s soooo good to be home too! #islandlife #breakfromutilarealestatelife