La buena salud es la mayor riqueza.: For Fun

During my spare time on the island I have gotten to do a lot of fun stuff! Some of the fun things I have gotten to do in Roatan so far are: visiting Little French Key and getting to carry a monkey and pet a jaguar, going snorkeling and kayaking, hiking through the beautiful Carambola Botanical Garden, visiting the iguana farm, visiting Punta Gorda, taking a canopy tour at Gumbalimba Park, taking a ride on a banana boat, going to the dolphin encounter at Anthony’s Keys Resort, and even singing karaoke!

There are so many great things to do on the island. I am so happy that I have gotten the chance to explore the island and do new things that I have never done before. Volunteering at the hospital can be very hectic and somewhat stressful, so it’s nice to have some balance outside of that setting!

One of my favorite activities is kayaking. I had never kayaked before arriving to Roatan. I couldn’t help but want to try it out, especially since I lived right on the beach. I must admit I was pretty horrible at it the first time I tried. However, after a few tries I finally got the hang of it! My friend Sarah and I would try and go out almost every afternoon when we got home, and if not, at least a few times a week. It’s such a relaxing activity and also a nice little arm workout! One of our favorite places to visit while kayaking is Anthony’s Key Resort. We would go there and watch the dolphins swim and practice their tricks with their trainers.

I’m glad I have stepped out of my comfort zone and have done things that I am kind of scared of, like snorkeling and doing the canopy tour (I am extremely afraid of heights!). I am so glad that I have met other volunteers and made great friends that I’ve been able to explore the island with!