Two Beers and a Pretzel

Last night I ended up at Twisted Tanya’s, having the backpacker special dinner – which was waaaaay too much food for one person.  Tanya is a UK citizen who spent many years backpacking and eventually opened a bar, coffee shop, and tour company  in Copan.  She’s a blast to hang out with.

When I got home, I realized a few things…  America’s Top Model is even worse in Espanol, and Jean Claude VanDam movies are slightly better.  This was the first clear night, and I can really tell that the stars are not where I’m used to seeing them.  Constellations at 45 degrees in Ohio appear very high in the sky here.  Tarus is nearly straight up, and I cannot see the big dipper.  The town was kinda loud last night.  Some really freaky animal screams and firecrackers.  I tried to go to the top floor and photograph the stars, but it got cloudy.

Tuesday, Nov 25

I woke up a little late today – sore from trekking 10 miles.

The Central Park in Copan

Went back to Tonya’s and booked a zip line tour thru the jungle for $35.  Took a 3 wheel cab about 2.5 Kilometers for $1

The zip line was a blast – especially the single 1K run over the valley.  You could see the town and the Mayan ruins while flying thru the trees.

One of the runs was 1 kilometer…

Then I went to the Macaw Mountain (www.macawmountain.com) refuge for rescued birds.  Very cool.  It was like going to a conservatory and aviary back in Ohio, except everything was out in nature.  Lots of Macaws (green, blue/yellow, and of course, scarlet), as well as toucans and parakeets.  A few hawks and owls thrown in for good measure.

This place also grows and roasts their own fresh coffee.  I’d never had a hot brew that was just  picked half an hour ago.   This beats Starbucks, McD’s, and Ducan Donuts hands down.