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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