Leaving paradiseThis was more difficult than I thought, and I stayed in Roatan at least two days longer than I should have. Sounds like I'm being a bit of a drama queen, but the perennial backpacker dilemma seems to be that one inevitably falls behind schedule: so much to see and do - so little time (even though most of those complaining have been on the road for at least six months or more ...) Anyway; decided on the ferry from La Ceiba that I was probably not ...

A perfect day in RoatanWell - every day is more or less perfect in Roatan; and really; I'm talking picture postcard quality here. Anyhow, rise at Casa Rosada (the 'Pink House'- where I rented the downstairs apartment from Pam and Erna - two Texan sisters now calling Roatan home) more or less at seven; have a slow coffee; go for a (fastish) run; come back sweating like a trooper; cool off in the plunge pool taking in the view of the Caribbean; have breakfast; rea...