And we had to go home

Day 9: May 7

After getting back from Copan we went to visit many families that are good friends with Blake. By the time we got back to San Pedro our camera battery was dead so we did not get any pictures with the lovely people we spent the day with.

Day 10: May 8

Our last day in Honduras was a Sunday so we went to church in San Antonio and spent the day with Karla and her son Jose Mario. 

 After Church Karla took us around to see the city a little. 

We even go to do a little service for this man (pictured behind me) needed help getting across the street. So Blake picked him up and carried him safely to the other side. 

 Then Karla wanted to take us to the park. Not only was it huge but everything in the park was made out of concert.  It was nothing like what we have here in the states. 

Before we headed to the air port we got to make one more stop to see a good friend. This is Jaffet, him and his entire family are converts of Blake. Jaffet's younger brother is currently serving his mission in Costa Rica.

 

And then we had to say our good byes. Our trip to Honduras was unforgettable. We had amazing experiences and I had the opportunity to meet so many wonderful and loving people. One day we hope to make it back and visit our friends in Honduras again. 

 Oh, but we had to have one last baleada before we left. 

Copan Ruins

Day 8: May 6th

We were very fourchunet to stay with memebers of the Church on our trip up till this point. But Blake did not know anyone that lived in Copan so we had to get a hotel. We had made reservations to stay at the $7 a night Iguana Azul. But when we got there they said we had missed our reservation because it was written down that we should have arrived the night before (sorry we would have but our bus got robbed). They had given away our reservation and were now FULL. But they had a $35 room available at their sister bed and breakfast La Casa de Cafe. At this point in our trip $35 for hot showers and breakfast sounded reasonable. And it was...

The bed was comfy and the place was beautiful, looking out to the mountains and hammocks all over.

After the bird park we came and napped till our bellies told us it was time to hit the town for some food. 

First Stop, Tres Leches

Second, Coconut Pop, and Frozen Chocolate Banana 

                             And Third Pupusas

                                                
The town of Copan is so small the cute. You can walk almost anywhere. Even if you are walking up the mountain there are many work trucks that would be glad to give you a ride (we never caught a ride but were offered many times). So the next morning we walked the short path to the Ruins.

 

 

Not only did we get to walk around and see the remains of the ancient city, but we also paid a little more to enter the indoor museum full of the detailed artifacts. The artifacts in the museum are the more unique pieces that have been placed inside to be protected from the elements and thieves. At first we did not know if it would be worth the money.... But it truly was. 

After spending the whole morning and most of the afternoon touring the Ruins, we walked around the city.

More Tres Lecahes and Flan

After two good nights of sleep, and two amazing breakfasts, we  were ready to head back to San Pedro Sula.

Tropical Banana Soda