At Copan

I apologize for not posting anything during the past five or six days. I couldn't get onto a computer at La Ceiba.

All of the travelers are well and rested after a great night's sleep at the nice hotel we are staying at outside of Copan. We had steak, eggs, beans, tortillas, and orange juice for breakfast, so we are definitely not roughing it. We are heading to the Copan ruins in a few minutes, so I just wanted to check in to let everyone know we are okay.

I think everyone enjoyed their stay in Ceiba with the families of our translators. We met each day for activities -- the first day at a park owned by Standard Fruit that was beautiful. It connected to the National Park at Pico Bonito, and we were able to hike and see some amazing waterfalls. The next day, we met at the Golf Club swimming pool and hung out most of the day. The kids went to parties each night at the home of one of the translators where they danced and talked for much of the night. When we left Ceiba, there were many tears. We are hoping that some of the translators can come to Asheville to visit.

The bus is loading for Copan, so I will leave for now. Hopefully I'll be able to get back on the Internet again before we leave.

John