Our journey to Utila

You know the saying "Time fly's by when you are having fun"?  I honestly think "Island time is even faster" which is a huge bummer! 

Our journey to Utila isn't a straight shot.  We had to fly to LaCeiba, taxi to the ferry and tried to board the Utila Princess.  Our timing was a little off.  We were told that the ferry left the dock at 10:00 a.m.  As the taxi dropped us off, the ferry was leaving.  What, come on?  It's only 9:30.  Well, guess we got some bad information but we made the most of it.  Bob decided to visit a dermatologist in LaCeiba.  He has a spot on his chest that was lanced off years ago but came back in full swing.  This time he decided to get small mass cut out and stitched up.  Nothing major and the doc is pretty sure there's nothing to worry about but as a precaution he'd mail it off to a pathology lab.  Bob really like the doc and he did very well with the procedure. 

We proceed on to the ferry dock where we caught the 4:00 ride to Utila.  We have some of the most spectacular friends on this small island.  When we dismarked the boat, we had a welcoming committee with beers in hand.  We really want to thank John, Jeff, Monica, Andy and Lena for a wonderful greeting.  You guys are the bomb!

We stayed with our good friend, John.  Who we'd like to thank for putting up with us and throwing a nice BBQ party.  He's a fabulous host and we really enjoyed our time with him.  

Now Utila is way different island from Guanaja.  Utila is a party island filled with young backpackers, lots of great bars, good restaurants and tons of night life.  We lived on Guanaja for a little more than a year and the party scene is nothing like that of Utila and I have to be honest... Thank God!  

Don't get me wrong in any form or fashion...we had an absolute blast but when you are good friends with 2 lovely ladies that own their own bars; going home early or sober isn't an option.  It's the double edge sword...never have to wait in line for a drink and means for a long incoherent nights.  I did manage to get in Texas Hold'em game; not that I won anything but it was great to play.

Our friend, JJ is a band member for the group The Barefoot Band and we were his groupies one night.  We love live music and danced all night to their tunes.    

What can we say...we had a rockin good time and what a fabulous way to send us off "island style".  

We will miss ALL of our islanders and I will definitely miss the island living.  I have no doubt that we'll back.  It's a part of me and I'm not willing to let it go.

Bob & I are currently enroute to Houston.  We'll be boarding our plane within the next 30 minutes and look forward to seeing our family and friends back in Texas.

Much love to everyone,
Bonnie & Bob.