Honduras Favorites

Some of these photos have already been posted earlier in this blog and, while I took the majority of these photos, I can't take credit for all of them. However, I do believe they were all taken by someone who has seen Honduras as a stranger, tourist, helper, worker, and most importantly, community member. From the touristy sites, to special moments and the unique culture of my village, to records of accomplished work, and to just having a camera at the exact right time, these photos really represent my two years in Peace Corps. They reflect the side of Honduras that not many people get to see and that I was so fortunate to experience in the last two years. I'm so happy I have these photos to remember my time here. Although, anyone who has been here knows that you can't ever really forget Honduras.


Mangoes


My project manager inspecting the newly built greenhouse


Waves coming in at sunset in Tela


Slingshot contest - one of the various outside activities to entertain people until sundown on Independence Day when the flag is lowered


Pineapple ready to eat


Making a clay pot


Selling bread


Firing pottery in an oven


Mangroves at Punta Izopo


Lancetilla Botanical Gardens


La Campa


Sunset on Honduras' Independence Day


Hummingbird


"Guitaron" or giant guitar for religious ceremony


Grinding corn to make tortillas for lunch


William and Karen eating "pastelitos"


Waterfall that provides water for my village


The beach at Tela


Two girls headed home


Girl playing at home


Red flower


Firing clay pots in the traditional Lencan way


Cultivated crops on steep slopes


Reina helping Diana grind corn


Cross overlooking the pueblo


Copan Ruinas Mayan artifact


Coffee plant almost ready for picking


Coffee beans


River in Celaque (meaning "box of water") National Park


Fire on Celaque blocked out the sun


Giant ceiba tree


Worn paths in Nueva Esperanza


Confetti at Carnaval in La Ceiba


The kids never got tired of me taking their picture!


Becky making a doctor's visit not as scary


Bananas


One happy baby


Heading home from work and finding a friend