Part Central American, part Caribbean, this Honduran island uses both the U.S. dollar and the Honduran lempira; English and Spanish languages (and a Caribbean Creole).
It's friendly for tourists and expats, while also enriching for those wanting an authentic cultural experience.
Here's Roatan.
Near a construction site, a cross hangs from a tree
A friend from Mexico recently joked with me that I'd do well being in Latin American advertising, because they like the look, she said. Fittingly, this is the first ad I see in a store. This guy could be my cousin. haha
Roatan features a centuries-old black community on the eastern side of the island. Each Sunday, as seen here, they play a symphony of percussion instruments while performers dance.
On the drive to the village to deliver some school supplies
Gas station near my lodging
Church in the neighborhood in which I stayed
A local memorial
Freshest of fruit at a brunch
The brunch was held at this Bitcoin academy (more on this place on my next photo album). It featured folks from the U.S., Slovakia, and Honduras.
As seen in a previous album, some beaches are pristine. Others are littered.
Gym I used. ($6/day. Not bad.)
Driving further along to that village, I decided to take a short cut. Shorter, yes. Worse for my rental car... also yes.
In the village, a boy shows me a gun he's playing with
An immaculately decorated matcha tea
A sunset view at Sundowners bar on the touristy western edge of the island
View inland from the coast in my neighborhood
A local artist told me these kinds of trees are fine for carving into. So he created this sloth here.
Alleyway near my lodging, where a dog greets the morning
Another alleyway, where a man sweeps up following the night before
A shop on the west end selling art made from recycled materials
A local friend is building an AirBNB on his family's property. Workers seen here are constructing the first floor of the oceanview rental.
My rental car guy inspecting the vehicle at the airport
Thanks for joining this little cultural slideshow.
have a beautiful day,
-Brandon