Animal Encounters

Swimming with Whale Sharks in Mafia Island

November 24, 2024 by Kameri 1 Comment

Why did we Visit Mafia Island? We visited Mafia Island in hopes of seeing whale sharks, and we were not disappointed. Seeing these majestic creatures was spectacular! Whale sharks are not whales nor are they sharks. They are actually the world’s largest fish and can grow to an astounding 60 feet long. They eat plankton, krill, and other tiny fish. Although they are extremely large, they are gentle and generally safe to snorkel around. When researching travel in …

Copan Ruins, Macaws, and Luna Jaguar Spa

October 11, 2018 by Kameri 2 Comments

We flew into Honduras and took a bus to the region of Copan where we saw the Maya ruins, Macaws, and an incredible hot springs spa. After 3 flights we finally landed in San Pedro Sula, the second largest city in Honduras. Half an hour in a taxi ($15) got us to the main bus station where we boarded our bus to Copan Ruinas with Casasola for 140 limperas each ($6). The drive was beautiful with deep green hills surrounding us. Sadly, trash covered the ditches and riverbanks surrounding …

Ever Touched a Whale?

March 5, 2017 by Kameri Leave a Comment

Floating in a small boat, we hoped one of the whales would feel compelled to check us out. An adult female gray whale approached our vessel, with a calf just behind her. She surfaced within feet of us. Lifting her head out within arms reach of the boat bow, she allowed the first of us to touch her. While she was saying hello, her baby rolled onto his side. He peaked above the water surface with the right side of his face and looked right at us. 3 different mom and calf pairs visited us …