its been a while

sorry kids, its been a while and i may not have much time to really fill you in on my life because internet is running low but i am going to try.

to say i saw a lot of honduras would be a lie. to even say i experienced honduran culture would be another lie because i went to this little island called utila where more english is spoken than spanish and the gringos have really taken over.  our scuba instructor, luke, was canadian, been in the bay islands for 6 months and didnt even know what ¨mas o menos¨ meant, just to give you an idea of how severe the gringo influence is there but overall a great experience.

scuba diving was amazing to say the least.  we started with homework and videos which were lame so we were a little bummed but it all paid off in the end.  we had to do some confined water and open water lessons to be certified so we swam off the dock in front of our hostel for the confined...not so confined but worked out anyway - and then went as far was 60 feet below for our open water! it was unreal to be able to breathe under water because everything in you says you shouldnt be able to see fish right in front of your face and still be breathing (unless in an aquarium). there were times where i had to almost pinch myself!  we got to swim with sea turtles, eagle rays, barracudas, and so many other crazy colored fish. 

i didnt personally take any photos but luke got a couple of us on our fun dives (after we were officially certified) so i cant wait to see those!  i am trying to do better about taking pictures because believe it or not i have been slacking (not to mention a little paranoid about having my flashy camera out in some areas).

we are currently in flores, guatemala where we took an EARLY (i mean left at 5 am early) to tikal (mayan ruins) and will be going to semuc champe tomorrow!

today is the 1 month of my travels and the 2 weeks until i am back on american soil. its kinda crazy it has already been a month but only been a month.  being a nomad is a challenge so i have to say i am looking foward to being in familiar places soon!

time is running out but know that i love you!
chao,
jen