Richard And Jo Demeester's photos

A Funky Mayan Ruler

A Funky Mayan Ruler

16 May 2009 238
Some clay statues were found of various rulers. This one, I believe he may have been the first, seems to have been a bit of a card, really. I think the hat may have come out when he was drinking with the boys. And as for the Elton John glasses...
Glyphs

Glyphs

16 May 2009 252
Mayan glyphs from one of the statues, with a pyramid behind.
The Old Man Of Copán

The Old Man Of Copán

16 May 2009 198
One of the fantastic Mayan sculptures found at Copán.
Copán's Great Plaza

Copán's Great Plaza

16 May 2009 198
Beautiful views down from the highest structures over the Great Plaza and ball court of Copán.
"I'm The King Of The Castle"

"I'm The King Of The Castle"

16 May 2009 196
Jo imagines herself to be a Mayan ruler looking down at her imaginary loyal subjects. We were early in the Copán ruins site, and had most of it to ourselves for much of the time.
It's Nice To Have Your Own Mayan Temple

It's Nice To Have Your Own Mayan Temple

16 May 2009 194
Doing some background reading atop a Mayan temple at Copán. Again, being early has benefits of uncrowded enjoyment.
Jo Eyeballs A Rain God

Jo Eyeballs A Rain God

16 May 2009 266
A rather large altar to Chac, the Mayan god of rain. According to ancient Mayans, it rains when Chac sneezes. Euwwww!!!!
Conversing Over Morning Tea

Conversing Over Morning Tea

16 May 2009 166
A pair of scarlet macaws stuff themselves on snacks left out by rangers at the Copán Ruins.
Such Great Snorkelling

Such Great Snorkelling

14 May 2009 194
An idyllic scene at Cayos Cochinos, off the Caribbean coast of Honduras.
Basilisk

Basilisk

13 May 2009 193
A different sort to the ones we saw in Costa Rica (brown instead of green). However, still with that distinctive head.
Boat-Billed Heron

Boat-Billed Heron

12 May 2009 186
A gorgeous heron watches us warily as we glide by in a canoe.
Heading Across The Mirror Trail

Heading Across The Mirror Trail

13 May 2009 203
We canoed up a section of river known as the mirror trail. With good reason.
It's A Manatee!

It's A Manatee!

12 May 2009 175
Really, it is! The photo is not great, but it reminds us. We actually saw it quite well, munching away at the surface vegetation. When it saw us, it left with a big splash. Oh, btw, a manatee is sort-of a sea-cow, well sort-of. A mammal, weighing up to 600kg, looking like a very rotund seal.
Cousins

Cousins

12 May 2009 221
Two boys from the Garífuna village near the park.
Trencito

Trencito

12 May 2009 204
The little train that accesses the wildlife reserve, working its way through banana and coconut plantations. The track has been in use for 90 odd years, and still operates largely for its original purpose of transporting produce.
Life's Tough, Hey

Life's Tough, Hey

08 May 2009 211
Our "private" jetty, Utila, Bay Islands.
Rusting Wreck

Rusting Wreck

11 May 2009 186
One of a couple of wrecks in the main harbour of Roatán.
Woodpecker

Woodpecker

09 May 2009 188
Outside our room.
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