Everyday Warrior
T-is-for Talgua & Tamalitos: Two things that go hand in hand. If you ever adventure over here to Honduras both this village and these yum yums should be put on the bucket list.
During this past week we were all under siege by Semana Santa! Towns just shut down for the most part (only a few places stay open). Residents and travelers alike enjoy the down time & good eats during Easter Week! I know our family does. [Read more…]
S-is-for-Samsung: My new best friend! What can I say? I love my new phone, actually my mini-computer. I am for sure a Google fan and can’t see that ever changing.
R-is-for-Roatán: The island experience. I have heard it said this isla is an unknown hot spot sitting in the Caribbean. Soon, as a family we will leave home from the mainland and vacation in this tropical paradise.
This past March Kevin & [Read more…]
Q-is-for-Queso: Say Cheese! No, Not for the camera this time. I am talking about how my suegra makes a living. She sells cheese. It may not be anything fancy, but I find it fascinating.
The queso business was first started by my suegro many years ago. He is no longer with us, but has passed this way of supporting the family to his wife. Many businesses are located right out of the home. It is so much easier to start and have a business of your choosing throughout Honduras. Cheese from the refrigerator to the customer’s hand at the front door. My suegra sells queso from her [Read more…]
P-is-for-Pulapanzak: Waterfalls for your visit to Honduras? I know just the place! It takes some time to get used to saying the name but after some practice, plus some time there visiting I know you will be able to say it…..Pul-a-pan-zak.
This cascada is located about 30 minutes north of Lake Yojoa in the Department of Cortés. From where I live in Catacamas it takes about 6 ½ hours to arrive. It is well worth the trip and the dramamine I have to take.
I was fortunate [Read more…]
O-is-for-Otoño: Capturing beautiful colors, brisk walks, and last chance cookouts can all describe the word otoño. Yes this is a beginner description of “fall” – one of the four seasons! As I sit here in the 95°, extremely high humidity weather I begin to dream of otoño and remember how much I miss it.
I must [Read more…]
N-is-for-Nacatamal: A very traditional Honduran food. Truth be told I think they are a bit addicting and go great with coffee! What – coffee?? You bet! A good cup of Honduran coffee and a well prepared nacatamal CAN go hand in hand.
The nacatamal is like a tamal and is very popular here [Read more…]
M-is-for-Marimba: The marimba is a musical instrument that, for me makes a magical sound!
Honestly, I hadn’t heard of the marimba until a few years ago. While watching T.V. my husband pointed out this instrument. I fell in love with the [Read more…]
L-is-for-Loro: A Spanish word for parrot which covers many different species bringing a wide variety of wonderful colors and beauty. Meet a part of the Family – Coco the lorito.
Coco is a green parakeet native here. They can be found from Mexico to northern Nicaragua, but have also been found making parts of southeast Texas home. You can usually find them in the mountains. May is the best time to find a young lorito.
They are considered medium in size although, I consider him small. He is mostly green with a yellowish beak. There is a [Read more…]
K-is-for-Kilómetro: versus a mile. This for sure has been a huge change for me. The metric system is everywhere!
Growing up in the USA we learn both the English and Metric systems in school. The big difference – using one and knowing about the other.
The origin of the English system came from an inventive & different way of measuring for oneself. Parts of the body and recognizable items were used in remembering measurements.
The metric system was [Read more…]