Almost done January in Honduras.... It has been a very long month. Coming back from canada was nice to escape the cold... But coming back to work has been a challenge. While TJs grade eights seem to be improving, my grade sixes are no longer afraid of me, which has been very tiring.
We haven't been able to get out of the city yet, but we are looking forward to a scuba trip in February. We have a big group of us going to scuba dive, and it will be the first time since our first time back since our course. Both of us are excited to try our new masks!
We are also looking forward to our spring break trip with Chris and Ashley in Costa Rica!!!
We have also booked our plane tickets home for Jessica's wedding in may, and lucky for us, our principal gave us a whole week off! Can't wait for that! ( Despite the crazy expense......)
Many of our friends are also gone in the. Next few weeks to different job fairs, to find a new job for next year. It's a little sad to think that soon we will know for sure that so many of of friends are leaving us. But it's also exciting to have new friends to visit around the world!
Until next time!
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Friday, January 25, 2013
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Christmas in Canada
After our trip around Honduras, we got on our plane for the first of three flights… totalling 14 hours. the crazy part is, the flying time between Honduras and Canada is only about 5.5 hours, but because there are no direct flights to Honduras, it takes a while.
We flew overnight, so we did get to sleep on the planes, and in the airport quite a bit. Despite a near connection miss in Toronto, we got into Ottawa in the morning of the 23rd. Welcoming us home was about 15 cm of snow. As Canadians, this was nothing new for us, although TJ did leave the airport wearing flip-flops. Thanks to Mom and Dad for picking us up!
We had a really great Christmas in Canada, and were so happy that we got to see so many people that we love. Lots of great food… which may not be for the best, since we have to be in bathing suits on a weekly basis here.
We especially enjoyed seeing the whole Hamel family is Lara's baptism in Gananoque, and having Jessica's bachelorette party in Ottawa (and Mark's "unofficial bachelor party"…..).
It was really busy for most of the visit, but we did have some time to relax the last couple days and see our brothers' new houses.
We were really happy to get to see so many of our closest friends at New Year's. (Thanks for coming Clay and Sarah, Jess and Mark, and Ash and Chris!!!)
We had to leave on the 5th, which was a little bit sad, since we had such a nice time relaxing at home and hanging out with Brit! (despite being FREEZING 90% of the time). Even Story was sad to see us go.
We flew overnight, so we did get to sleep on the planes, and in the airport quite a bit. Despite a near connection miss in Toronto, we got into Ottawa in the morning of the 23rd. Welcoming us home was about 15 cm of snow. As Canadians, this was nothing new for us, although TJ did leave the airport wearing flip-flops. Thanks to Mom and Dad for picking us up!
We had a really great Christmas in Canada, and were so happy that we got to see so many people that we love. Lots of great food… which may not be for the best, since we have to be in bathing suits on a weekly basis here.
We especially enjoyed seeing the whole Hamel family is Lara's baptism in Gananoque, and having Jessica's bachelorette party in Ottawa (and Mark's "unofficial bachelor party"…..).
It was really busy for most of the visit, but we did have some time to relax the last couple days and see our brothers' new houses.
We were really happy to get to see so many of our closest friends at New Year's. (Thanks for coming Clay and Sarah, Jess and Mark, and Ash and Chris!!!)
We had to leave on the 5th, which was a little bit sad, since we had such a nice time relaxing at home and hanging out with Brit! (despite being FREEZING 90% of the time). Even Story was sad to see us go.
Thanks for an amazing break, and making time to see us! We miss you all very much… see you in May or June!
Christmas Break in Honduras
As we had three weeks this year for Christmas break, we decided to spend a week in Honduras to do some travelling and relaxing before we head home to Canada for the remaining two weeks.
First, we went to Utila do do our SCUBA certification. We stayed for 4 days at Alton's Dive Centre, which was really great. WE did the course in 3 days, and had some pretty cool dives. Our favourite siting was a 4 foot Baracuda! I wasn't sure if diving was for me when I first started, but after doing it, it is one of the coolest things I have ever. I am a big advocate for trying it!
After Utila, we drove across the country in a van, rented by some of our friends. We drove to Copan for the End of the World Celebration, on Dec. 21, 2012. This was TJ's first time in Copan, and we had a great time. There were so many people there, the entire town was booked up. We met a friend in Utila who travelled with us, and she needed to share a hostel room with us because she couldn't find anywhere to stay.
The whole town was crazy all week. We went to the town square for celebrations, free food, and cultural celebrations.
We also went to the bird park, Macaw Mountain, to see tons of tropical birds and even hold some big Macaws.
Best of all, we went to the Mayan Ruins at night on the 21st. It was the first time in the history of the park that people were allowed in after dark. The main plaza was light up with tiki torches and some flood lights and we wandered around the ruins in the dark. Obviously the world didn't end, and the aliens never showed, but it was really cool to be in such an old place on a date that they predicted would be impactful.
After Copan, we drove back to San Pedro Sula to catch a late night flight to go back home. It was a great vacation, with some amazing experiences, and we were ready to go home and see friends and family for Christmas.
First, we went to Utila do do our SCUBA certification. We stayed for 4 days at Alton's Dive Centre, which was really great. WE did the course in 3 days, and had some pretty cool dives. Our favourite siting was a 4 foot Baracuda! I wasn't sure if diving was for me when I first started, but after doing it, it is one of the coolest things I have ever. I am a big advocate for trying it!
After Utila, we drove across the country in a van, rented by some of our friends. We drove to Copan for the End of the World Celebration, on Dec. 21, 2012. This was TJ's first time in Copan, and we had a great time. There were so many people there, the entire town was booked up. We met a friend in Utila who travelled with us, and she needed to share a hostel room with us because she couldn't find anywhere to stay.
The whole town was crazy all week. We went to the town square for celebrations, free food, and cultural celebrations.
We also went to the bird park, Macaw Mountain, to see tons of tropical birds and even hold some big Macaws.
Best of all, we went to the Mayan Ruins at night on the 21st. It was the first time in the history of the park that people were allowed in after dark. The main plaza was light up with tiki torches and some flood lights and we wandered around the ruins in the dark. Obviously the world didn't end, and the aliens never showed, but it was really cool to be in such an old place on a date that they predicted would be impactful.
After Copan, we drove back to San Pedro Sula to catch a late night flight to go back home. It was a great vacation, with some amazing experiences, and we were ready to go home and see friends and family for Christmas.
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