"TEGUS...Finally"

"18/06/2010"

As we'd booked our bus for the afternoon we had the morning to enjoy Copan. We decided to explore the beautiful cobbled streets and quaint houses a little further. The village is really serene and its no surprise that travellers stay here up to a month. There is a really lovely atmosphere about this place.

We meandered back to the Ruins to chill in the park, only to have our peace disturbed by the mozzies. I've failed to add that I've been completely attacked by mosquitos since arriving here, it looks like I've got chicken pox. We left the park for some delicious fresh fruit juices and were submitted to a diabolical performance from the England football team against Algeria, before finally heading back to board the bus.

The bus journey was long, with the first hour exceptionally bumpy as we curved through the mountains. Even though I felt ill, it was impossible to take my eyes away from the beautiful scenery outside and the ever developing clouds, which promised rain.
Coming into San Pedro Sula, my eyes were drawn to the slums on the outskirts, which were literally made from cardboard. This severe poverty reminded me of the desolate conditions the majority of people on this continent live in.

We reached Tegus around 11.30pm, exhausted and concerned that no-one would be awake in our hotel. Fortunately, continuous ringing of the bell proved successful and we were able to crash for a nights sleep.