Why we Visit Honduras?

A business associate and friend, Tony asked this question today. I was telling him about our visit a few weeks ago to Honduras and realized the reason why we visit Honduras and other countries in the Central American area. The reason is to keep myself and the wife in touch with reality. These visits impress on us the importance of helping others through the volunteering of our time to teach and assist others in bettering of their life. Here we are exposed to so many ways to do that. I told Tony about Courtney and Jenny's comments, they explained to us how children with hearing and speech problems are considered a burden to the family. It is amazing how cultures look at there own family members as having no value because of a disability. A person teaching sign language has huge challenge in that they are educating people for the first time in there life. Imagine teaching a grown person a new language! It is being done in Honduras and other countries around the world by ones dedicated to teaching a better way of life. It is the most satisfying thing in life to teach and at the same time to be taught(Spanish 101).

Children of Taulabe

The children of Taulabe are curious and have a few things that we would call modern. Candy is everywhere. Children there experience malnutrition and you can tell by there size. Nairobi and Serlli go without food sometimes. This is not because food it is not available, but due to the economic conditions and the problems people have finding employment. Even though the necessities of life are limited these to adorable children are positive and always have a smile on there face.

Sunset in Utila

Our first night on the Island of Utila provided the best sunset. We had storms and cloudy sky's around us the next few days.

A few new images!

Who is carrying who? The use of the bicycle is a major form of transportation around town in Taulabe.

We are Back from Honduras!

What a trip! We were in San Pedro Sula for 3 days, The Island of Utila for three days, Taulabe for three days and the capital city of Honduras, Tegucigalpa for three days.

It was comforting to see the runway in Teguc having an extension added. The country is changing with more construction of buildings and roadways. We had Joseph and Melissa with us on this trip. It was the first visit for them. They seemed to adapt well and handled seeing the poor side of the country pretty well.

We had the privilege of experiencing the first English District Assembly in Honduras. There were over 530 in attendance Sunday with 3 baptized on Saturday!


I will have photos and more commentsto come.

Packed and Ready

After several hours and double checking we are ready to go! Nina is coming by with her Toyota Sequoia and maybe even a trailer to get all the luggage. We should total out at exactly 600 pounds in luggage.

When I say we that includes, Clara, Joseph and Melissa, my son and daughter in law and me. We are excited and have a long day ahead. We get into San Pedro Sula around 9:00 EST. Tomorrow we visit the fine city of SAP and visit with friends from all over Central America vising the first English convention in Honduras. Pictures will follow!
Hasta luego!

We started to pack this weekend and buy a few things for the trip. It is hard to travel with only one bag and no more than 50 pounds in weight. Thursday is approaching fast! The puppies are a mess!

I read today that Honduras has joined the ALBA headed by Mr. Chavez from Venezuela causing some tension in the country. The scene of this world changes faster than a stage at the theater.

We are packing, unpacking and repacking so we can meet the requirements of the airlines on our domestic flights. We are looking forward to seeing Amanda, and many other friends in Honduras.

It's hard to believe a 3rd world country has gas prices less than us. .. We could see prices reaching $7 bucks a gallon soon. These good people know how to survive without the basic necessities of life,power, toilets, refrigerators and more, as we call it. We have it to good here..... I think sometimes. I've talked with old timers that lived through the depression and they are worried more now than during that time.

September

We have a trip planned to return to Honduras to visit family and friends in late September 2008. I will post more soon.

After a hards days work. The defining lines on this face tell so many stories of living in Honduras.

The family member works very hard, and only with the bare necessities.

Whats behind the rock fence? A family member taking care of the home and yard area.

The eyes tell the story here. Who are these people on our mountain?

She lives on Los Pinos in Tegucigalpa. The rock fence she is sitting on protects her and her home.

During a walk towards the next town outside of Taulabe, I encountered many young kids at home during school time. They are always curious as to why the gringo is walking around in there neighborhood.

This is Giovanni and his sister. They live next door to Amanda. These are hardworking young people that always have a smile on there face.

Wii, PSP, Nintendo, These kids have more fun with a garbage can.

This is a typical produce in the market, and the children have a part in the family business.

The children work hard during the Sunday morning market.

November 2007

We visit Honduras several times a year. Our first trip was in November of 2006 for 6 weeks. We have made many friends in this country that struggles with many problems described in the definition of a 3rd world country. I want you to see the people of the country and how many even though they struggle have a smile or wonder what that thing is that I'm pointing at them.