Utila: Caribbean Island

(Above: crab.....one of many)

(Above: our ride we took around the island)

(Above: we were told these are only slightly poisonous......that did not make me any more comfortable being around these massive spiders!!)

I promise I really do teach.

I know it doesn't seem like that statement is true because I am always updating my blog with my latest travels, but amidst all of the traveling, there is plenty of work, work, and more work that goes along with being a first year teacher.

That is why I cherish the moments I can spend on the road, away from school and the 90 students who need me all the time.

This past weekend we had a 4 day weekend and due to the fact that I had just returned from the states 3 days previous to this, I decided I probably would not be going anywhere and just use this extra time to get caught up on sleep and housework.

At least that was the plan until I got a better offer.

My friends Kristi, Nichole, and I ended up traveling to Utila, an island located off the north coast of Honduras in the Caribbean. It was beautiful and so great to spend a few days in the sun and the sand! Utila is a very relaxed island, filled with visitors from around the world coming to go diving with the whale sharks and backpackers looking for a place to get away.

The first day we were there we rented a golf cart and drove around the island just taking in the sights and visiting all of the different spots other teachers told us we had to see. The next day we hit the water for some snorkeling, swimming, and taking in the sun. We had a great time eating amazing food and spending lots of time swimming in the pool at our hotel at night.

I decided that once I do move back to the states in a year or so, I am going to miss this lifestyle terribly where I can just quickly throw some stuff in a backpack and be in the Caribbean (or some other country) by nightfall just because we were given a few extra days off of school. This is the life!