Arrived in Tela!

After 2 days and about 15 hours of flying, plus layovers, I finally arrived in San Pedro Sula last night at about 7:30pm. Homero picked me up and drove me the 2 1/2 hour drive to Tela. Thank goodness! There were no buses running at that time and taxis were even a bit scarce. The road was decent with only a few surprise potholes, bumps... and animals. There were as many stray horses as there were dogs. Any of you who have traveled even to Mexico know what the stray dog population can look like. Well, imagine as many horses wandering around like that as well. It was such a sight. The road between San Pedro Sula and Tela had only a few spots which resembled towns and the rest was lush green growth, hence the wandering horses eating away at the roadside. Even in the dark it was quite beautiful.

In Tela I had just a little trouble finding the guesthouse, but Homero wasn't worried and eventually we saw it. I was greeted by a very eccentric English speaking Garifuna named David. The place was extremely clean and so quiet I couldn't tell that there was anyone else even there. My room is great. Comfy bed with clean linens and soft pillows. Cold shower and a flush toilet. I was spoiled last year in Costa Rica with warm showers. Getting back to the cold water reminds me of Thailand traveling.

I slept well and walked the town a bit this morning. I am in the heart of this little place... There is a great park a block away where people gather and where shops, bakeries, and restaurants line the streets surrounding. Two blocks away there is an incredible beach that I plan to enjoy more this afternoon.

My Spanish Teacher is set to arrive anytime now so I will end here.

Peace...