What did YOU do for Valentines Day? We arrived in Guanaja Honduras ... and let me tell you, it was way better than a box of chocolates! Here, I am being greeted by my new friends Denis and Daniel of the Nautilus Resort ... these guys are local and have the knowledge of the people, the land and the water ... what more could you ask for?
After a quick lunch at the resort prepared by Tina .. a tasty beef steak sauteed with peppers, a vegetable rice and mashed potatoes, we were ready for our first adventure.
Guermo, our boat driver and guide for the week, loaded us into our friend Ronnie's 25 foot Pango boat that was to be our taxi for the next week .... SUPER! Powered by a 75 horse Yamaha it really flew over the water.
First stop was the Manati Bar and Restaurant. Owned by a German fellow named Hansito, it is managed by a German husband/wife team named Klaus and Annetta. Klaus and Annetta have been in Honduras for many years and actually suffered through the wrath of Hurricane Mitch in 1998 where they lost a touring motocross business they owned on the mainland. They have since moved out to Guanaja and call this island paradise their home...... and paradise it is! They
have a wild hawk that has its own perch on the back porch.....he just comes for a visit when the spirit moves him!Sitting at the bar, you can look out onto the bay and watch the sail boats at anchor enjoying their slice of the Caribbean paradise also. According to Annetta, some of the sailors stay a day or two, others haven't moved for years! One thing is for sure though, they all dingy in to partake of cold beverages, good conversation and the freshest of foods...both German and local prepared by the couple. I am a sucker for fresh bread and the day that we arrived, Annetta was baking bread in the kitchen....OH, MY!!!!!
For entertainment there is a pool table, dart board and for a less "physical" activity, a hammock swinging on the porch.
Valentines Day would in "paradise"not be complete without a TOT of rum so Klaus broke out the 18 year old Rum and we toasted to lovers everywhere! Truly an afternoon to remember!
Guanaja Honduras, a Bay Island paradise!
1 comment:
Denise & Al:
Glad you enjoyed your trip and doubly glad that the weather cooperated. Plus, you got to see the beautiful Black Hawk at Claus and Annette's place. I just found out after knowing Claus for 10 years that he doesn't spell his name with a "K" but a "C", like Santa Claus....just thought I'd let you know.
Please know that we enjoyed your company as much as you enjoyed ours and we look forward to your return to our little "unknown, unpronounceable" island.
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