On Saturday, I took a trip “off island” for the day. After 5 weeks on the tiny isle of Utila, working hard to complete my DM training, a day trip to Roatan sounded like a fun change of scenery.
GROUP OUTING TO ROATAN
This was not a solo trip. Instead, UDC arranged it and a bunch of instructors and DMTs took the early morning boat from Utila to Roatan. We did 2 dives and spent a few hours walking around another island with cars and lots of shops! A big change of pace for me to go to the big island, and a nice escape from the studying.
GOOD TO GET AWAY
It’s amazing how exciting it was just to be somewhere else. I love Utila and it’s laid back atmosphere, but it was still fun to go somewhere with a gelato place. And to dive new dive sites. Day trips are a great escape!
DIVING IN ROATAN
The dives were great. From my limited experience and what I have heard from other divers, the diving in Roatan is better than Utila. Apparently the marine park has been protected for a longer time, and I could see the difference in the coral health and especially the size of the marine creatures.
For our dives, we visited a wreck and a site with cool swim throughs, and saw some much larger grouper than we see on Utila. A nice eagle ray and a swimming turtle completed the fun morning of diving.
Another similar Caribbean island for diving is Nicaragua’s Corn Island
other things to do
I didn’t have an agenda in Roatan, like some people needed specific groceries and medicine and things, but for me it was just a day to spend somewhere else. I have at least a month more down here and it’s going to get busy again as I am about to start the instructor course so that was my break. The gelato was very good too!
Anytime I have the opportunity to step away and visit a new space, I take it. This day trip to Roatan was much appreciated. Now for me it’s back to work.
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