Richard And Jo Demeester's photos with the keyword: Honduras

Such Great Snorkelling

Such Great Snorkelling

Richard And Jo Demeester
16 May 2009 190
An idyllic scene at Cayos Cochinos, off the Caribbean coast of Honduras.
Life's Tough, Hey

Life's Tough, Hey

Richard And Jo Demeester
13 May 2009 207
Our "private" jetty, Utila, Bay Islands.
Iglesia de Las Mercedes

Iglesia de Las Mercedes

Richard And Jo Demeester
19 May 2009 210
Beautiful colonial church in Gracias.
Our New Friend, Nancy

Our New Friend, Nancy

Richard And Jo Demeester
19 May 2009 184
Nancy, an exuberant and amicable local girl, enjoys the view from a fort overlooking the Colonial town of Gracias.
Looking Out

Looking Out

Richard And Jo Demeester
19 May 2009 198
A family on the walls of the fort above Gracias.
The Old Man Of Copán

The Old Man Of Copán

Richard And Jo Demeester
19 May 2009 193
One of the fantastic Mayan sculptures found at Copán.
A Funky Mayan Ruler

A Funky Mayan Ruler

Richard And Jo Demeester
19 May 2009 235
Some clay statues were found of various rulers. This one, I believe he may have been the first, seems to have been a bit of a card, really. I think the hat may have come out when he was drinking with the boys. And as for the Elton John glasses...
Glyphs

Glyphs

Richard And Jo Demeester
19 May 2009 249
Mayan glyphs from one of the statues, with a pyramid behind.
Copán's Great Plaza

Copán's Great Plaza

Richard And Jo Demeester
19 May 2009 195
Beautiful views down from the highest structures over the Great Plaza and ball court of Copán.
"I'm The King Of The Castle"

"I'm The King Of The Castle"

Richard And Jo Demeester
19 May 2009 190
Jo imagines herself to be a Mayan ruler looking down at her imaginary loyal subjects. We were early in the Copán ruins site, and had most of it to ourselves for much of the time.
It's Nice To Have Your Own Mayan Temple

It's Nice To Have Your Own Mayan Temple

Richard And Jo Demeester
19 May 2009 191
Doing some background reading atop a Mayan temple at Copán. Again, being early has benefits of uncrowded enjoyment.
Jo Eyeballs A Rain God

Jo Eyeballs A Rain God

Richard And Jo Demeester
19 May 2009 264
A rather large altar to Chac, the Mayan god of rain. According to ancient Mayans, it rains when Chac sneezes. Euwwww!!!!
Conversing Over Morning Tea

Conversing Over Morning Tea

Richard And Jo Demeester
19 May 2009 160
A pair of scarlet macaws stuff themselves on snacks left out by rangers at the Copán Ruins.
Basilisk

Basilisk

Richard And Jo Demeester
13 May 2009 187
A different sort to the ones we saw in Costa Rica (brown instead of green). However, still with that distinctive head.
Boat-Billed Heron

Boat-Billed Heron

Richard And Jo Demeester
13 May 2009 184
A gorgeous heron watches us warily as we glide by in a canoe.
Heading Across The Mirror Trail

Heading Across The Mirror Trail

Richard And Jo Demeester
13 May 2009 199
We canoed up a section of river known as the mirror trail. With good reason.
It's A Manatee!

It's A Manatee!

Richard And Jo Demeester
13 May 2009 173
Really, it is! The photo is not great, but it reminds us. We actually saw it quite well, munching away at the surface vegetation. When it saw us, it left with a big splash. Oh, btw, a manatee is sort-of a sea-cow, well sort-of. A mammal, weighing up to 600kg, looking like a very rotund seal.
Cousins

Cousins

Richard And Jo Demeester
13 May 2009 215
Two boys from the Garífuna village near the park.
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