What's for Dinner at Castaway's?

Arriving at the Castaways Bar and restaurant, I am greeted by the friendly native bartendriss Cynthia. Presented with a choice of about 6 local beers I choose a Salva Vida (Life Saver). A couple of cold ones to clear the dust from my throat after today's journey and dinner is about to be served.

Kevin, Mary and their staff have whipped up some fresh caught snapper complete with the all trimmings......yummm

WOW......what a way to finish a great day and start an amazing adventure!

Rum and Pina'......ummmmmm

After a quick stop in the "condo" where I will be staying, to freshen up a bit, I walk next door to my friends Alfred, Denise and Houdini. Denise has a cold Rum and Pina juice drink ready....ummmmm.

We make our way over to the CLub Brown International construction site to view the progress. The structure is framed, has a roof and the interior wall framing is complete, much of which can be seen in the slide show. Kevin, Castaways Manager joins us and explains some of the details.

The sun is beginning to fade, so we move to the Widows Walk, or viewing platform on top of the condo. From here we enjoy another cool beverage and the pristine blue and turquoise waters of the Caribbean. Time to head to the Bar/restaurant to check out the night life and see whats for dinner!

Arrival In Guanaja!

April 11, 2008
We take off and head east following the northern coast line of Honduras. It is a little hazy but the water is unbelievably clear and blue. As we turn North the haze obscures the horizon, but I'm sure on a clear day the "mountains" of Guanaja would be visible. A short smooth flight later we bank into a 180 and set up for final approach into Guanaja. The landing is great (they say any landing is a good one!) and we taxi to the end of the only runway which also is the ramp/terminal area. The baggage handlers are there to meet us with there cart and as I disembark I am met by my friend Denise.

Denise has her hands full....Houdini, her Maltese who goes everywhere, a bottle of bug spray and a cold cervesa! After getting bug proofed we walk along the path to meet with Alfred and my host from Castaways Resort, Kevin, and the Captain and tour guide for the day Baxter. A quick stop at "The Thirst and Last Stop" for another cervesa and on to the boat. There are no roads on Guanaja so the only transportation is by boat.
I see my gringo buddies crammed into a panga as I board the 43' Fish tales. I'll bet they are really happy now!
More cold cervesa as Baxter pilots the boat towards Castaways, pointing out several points of interest along the way.

Past Manatees and around Peak Rock and Castaways comes into sight...........I can't wait to see the new CLub Brown International!

Next stop.... Guanaja .........ooooops!

After paying my departure tax and clearing security, I head for the International departure terminal. I'm headed for Guanaja, a domestic location, but it seems the domestic terminal is under construction. I have a choice of about 7 gates none of which are identified to be a Sosa gate. After observing some other people, most as confused as I am, I think I'm in the right place. I hook up with a couple of other gringos from Ft Lauderdale on the way to End of the World Resort on Guanaja to do a little bone fishing. I break the bad news to them that we first go to La Ceiba and then on to Guanaja. Seems they were under the impression that it was a direct flight.....ooooops! Finally our flight is called and we head thru Door #5. Out onto the tarmac where the gringos disappointment of not being on a direct flight, is quickly overshadowed by the sleek ultramodern (not!) aircraft we are about to board! As I recall their comment was something like "what the f3$* did we get ourselves into?"

The signage inside the aircraft is all in Russian or some similar language, and the interior decor reminds me of a well used military transport. I sit directly behind the pilot and after a smooth taxi and takeoff were on our way..... To Guanaja ....via La Ceiba.

After a smooth half hour flight and a good landing, a quick plane change in La Ceiba, and we are finally on to our final destination of Guanaja.

Off on a Guanaja Mission!

After boarding AA Flt 941 in Miami bound for San Pedro Sula, Honduras, I settle in and get my ipod ready to give me a little dose of Jimmy. Unfortunately, the Admiral won't be accompanying me on this maiden voyage due to some dog issues at home. The 2 hour flight is uneventful, we land in San Pedro and I make my way thru Immigration and Customs. I notice my handler, who is supposed to be a young Honduran lady, but turns out to be a gentleman, with my name hand scribbled on a piece of yellow legal paper. As I'm being photographed in Immigration he grabs my bags and is off. Suddenly I realize I don't know who he is or where he has gone, however a quick scan around the small terminal reveals his (and my bags) presence. I clear Immigration and he wisks me thru Customs. Into the terminal and we hook up with Capt Bob of Castaway's Resort, and Jenny, his marketing director. Jenny has me practically checked in (this consists of finding my name on a hand written manifest and putting a line thru it) for my Sosa Airlines flight to La Ceiba then on to Guanaja. Capt Bob then directs me to a "money changer" where I trade some $usd$ for "limps.....wow did I get a handful! After a get acquainted chat with Capt Bob and Jenny, they give me the lowdown on the departure tax and point me in the direction of the departure gate. So far so good......I have made my connection and am on the way to Guanaja!

Club Brown Guanaja........under construction

Club Brown International has a new location under construction.

Club Brown International, Guanaja, Honduras

See some of the construction progress in the slideshow!

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