Christmas In Roatan

Merry Christmas from Roatan!

Even though we are miles away, Christmas comes to Roatan too.  It may not look like New York or Atlanta but it holds its own charm.

All this for $225

You could purchase your decorated tree for L4500 which is about $225!  Oh, even the stores on the island started decorating in November for the holidays! 

I also noticed that the amount and types of merchandise in the stores started to change as Christmas approached.  You can find Christmas table decorations, napkins, and plates. It's even possible to buy walnuts, pecans and other Christmas goodies for making cookies....darn and I left all my recipes at home!

Grocery stores carry toys, small appliances, and other treasures for Christmas, things you would not normally see.  They depend on what comes in on the ships so they stock their shelves with new things as they arrive on the island. It's like a treasure hunt!

Henry Morgan Resort

They are Italian

As we traveled around, I did manage to take some  photos that show what the Christmas season is like on the island.

Now which light is it?

Christmas lights don't work any better here by the way. This guy finally just gave up and cut the lights off completely.

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A Most Elaborate Display

   One of the local schools near Coxen Hole has an elaborate outdoor display of lighted  Christmas scenes.  We haven't seen it at night but everyone says it is lovely but don't envy the electric bill they will receive!

4000 miles?

Town Center Coxen Hole

The Town Center decorated for cruise ships days and the pine sprays contrast with the bougainvillea flowers.

We did a little Christmas shopping in West End, but not much. Christmas does not hold the same frantic pace as it does at home, but for kids it is the same!  Many of the local restaurants and tourists places are having Christmas sales where merchants and artists can set up booths.  Many of the proceeds go to helping local charities and needy kids.

Thanks to Jenny and Steve we even have a little Christmas tree complete with lights, decorated with local ornaments made from recycled metal, homemade sea shells ornaments, and flowers. It even has an angel on top!  It's very festive!

Our Roatan Christmas Tree!!

Michael and I are eagerly awaiting Scott and Christopher's arrival this Saturday for their island visit.  That is the best Christmas present of all.  We are wishing everyone at home a blessed holiday season with family and friends. We will miss you all, but continue to enjoy our island adventure. Merry Christmas and Feliz Navidad!