July 8, 2010

true joy

bob and i snorkel a few times a week
i usually don't handle the camera because truthfully
i can't see very well to see if i get any decent shots.

but i wanted to try to get a shot of the turtle
who graciously swam with us for quite awhile.
this is the best of what i got.
most of them are 'misses' and all you get is the blue of the sea

i tell you there is true joy for me when i see a turtle
i enjoy the fish, i am thrilled to see a sting ray, i am scared to see a barracuda
but the turtle.. he makes my heart sing!

we actually saw two turtles while we were out today
swimming with melissa.
double joy!

bob is able to dive down and swim with the turtles.

so cool!
i was happy that i managed to get them both in the photo!

i didn't realize bob had the camera set on macro 

but i actually like the way this turned out

there were about 65 seastars in one large sandy area.

amazing to see!

 

sting rays are such awesome creatures

this guy is pretty small.

one time we swam with an eagle ray with was about 5 feet across

so graceful and beautiful

bob took this photo.

i just wanted you to see it

don't you love the detail in this angel fish???

bob took this too.

we had such a wonderful day out snorkeling 

alot of fun

and with my new mask and fins it made the experience

even better!

March 9, 2010

not a cloud

what a wonderful day we had today.

it started out rather disappointing since the cruise ship

wasn't able to dock at mahogney bay due to high winds.

it was a shame since my previous bosses kids were on that ship

and we had planned on touring the island and handing out shoes 

and school supplies to the kids here.

sigh.

i have mixed feelings about that new dock. 

they spent gazillions of dollars to build it

knowing that on the south side the waves are often higher 

but still they went ahead.

many people's livliehoods depend on the cruise ships coming in.

it's sad.

it wasn't a money issue for us.

we weren't charging for the tour.. just disappointed that the kids who

were expecting shoes weren't able to get any today.

BUT

it was a glorious day.

truly beautiful

we went to the shop today and a couple was interested in going on a tour

i tried to find a local person to take them out without avail

so i did it.

we had a wonderful time together.

i love showing off the island.

if you or any friends are coming to roatan please let me know

we will set up a tour or take you ourselves.

it is just too beautiful to not see

tabyana beach, west bay

bill and noreen

enjoying the  beach

january 5, 2010

today this beautiful couple came into the Made in Roatan shop.

they were on a cruise ship... on their honeymoon!

we visited for quite some time together. 

they were very interested in our life here

we were able to share how we long to help the islanders 

and how this shop employs over

8 different families.

cali bought the necklace she is wearing and

josiah bought a book of home remedies that we had published by our island friend.

as they were leaving i said, so are you going to go on a tour of the island?

they were honest and said, that they couldn't afford it.

just then Marco, our friend walked in and I knew what i needed to do.

i said,

So would you like to see the island?

i will take you around the island for free.

My wedding gift to you.

we had a blast!

we visited an island lady who is over 72 years old and grows the most

amazing tropical flowers.

josiah is interested in tropicals plants so she gave him some seeds to take back

she also gave me a TON of seeds and a bag of WARM cookies for us to enjoy

i took them to west bay where they swam amongst the fish.

and enjoyed a nice walk on the beach

cali is a photographer too so we took alot of pictures!

they came back to the house and met bob.

it was wonderful to meet them

remember:

it is more blessed to give then to receive.

I know:  I am totally blessed right now!! 

:-)