We got ourselves a boat to go around Roatan. Captain Ronaldo Diaz, a portly local with a very friendly demeanor, took us to where the dolphins were. On the way, we were cruising over a shallow patch when he asked us “Do you want to see starfish?”. Of course, we said “Yes”.

He stopped the engines and to our complete surprise, jumped off the boat into the water! He quickly grabbed couple of brown looking stuff that we would have mistaken for rocks and brought it up to show us.

I cannot remember if I have seen a starfish being held by anybody before.

I certainly had expected Roatan to be lush green (which island is not?). What I had not expected is how hilly it is. The roads in West Bay is as winding and steep as in the North Georgia mountains. Because of the coral reefs, I had expected it to be relatively flat. I learnt that it is actual part of a volcanic ridge.

The winds have picked up. The feeling is very different from that of last two days. Feels much cooler to the skin and makes one very drowsy. The aperol spritz is not helping in staying awake!!

Remember how I was wondering what that helicopter was doing in the middle of Flower Bay? I asked my friend Juan – the security gentleman here – who has been helping me with a lot of arrangements here.

He solved the problem for me.

Well, it is not a helicopter!! It is a old sailboat that ran aground. People, over time, have stripped it off its valuable parts. What remains is an old vessel lying there. In fact, if you zoom it enough, you can discern the boat and the broken mast fallen behind it. From the air, it looks eerily like a downed helicopter!

That was a very relaxing day. We will be sure to mention you to our friends.

This is my second time. Decidedly better one since I managed to stay dry. Sanjib, remember our first attempt?