What a journey!

Hello peeps, well I made it one piece. But only just! The flight from Heathrow was fun, good films, saw The Duchess and Vicky Cristina Barcelona oh yes and Madagascar 2!! Didn't think to sleep. Might have been a mistake. Huge crosswinds coming into JFK airport in New York made for one hell of a bumpy landing. Followed by 6 hours aimlessly humping heavy backbacks around the airport. Soon realised that it was really 6 in the morning UK time which might have been why I was fading fast!

Slept all the way from JFK to San Pedro Sula, much needed I can tell you, arriving bleary eyed at 7am to torrential rain! Realised then that raincoat was buried deep in the rucksack. Oops! Had to wait for a few hours for bus terminal to open so enjoyed watching the rain until it cleared and the first rays of sun appeared. Everything was fresh and green and brightly coloured with tropical plants. Got chatted up by a policeman, who very kindly helped me with my bags to the bus.

Nice bus, more luxury coach actually. Couple of stops and four hours later I arrived in La Ceiba on the North coast. Unfortunately I slept most of the way but whenever I did open my eyes there were stunning forest-covered mountains. Got a taxi to the ferry port, another wait...forgot that waiting is a huge part of travelling! The wait was worth it though as there were some great birds to look at, no not the two legged kind, I'm not that way enclined! Saw frigate birds, terns and a stunning osprey. Then a tiny ferry appears, not what I was expecting at all. Met some nice people whilst waiting, and ended up sitting outside on the front of the ferry with them. This proved to be a very wet experience as you will see from the slide show! But what a ride, got called a crazy pom by my new Australian friend for clinging onto the front whooping with delight with every huge spray of water that hit us. Two of my new friends are the owners of a very pretty cafe and offered all who get soaked a free drink!

So it's been a pretty good start so far. Have spent 24 hours here now, but will tell you about the island in my next installment.

Adios amigos!