The next stop on our cruise was Mahogany Bay, on the island of Roatan in Honduras. We had decided before we went that we wanted to go zip lining. Steve did some research before our trip and found a company that does excursions called Victor Bodden Tours. So instead of signing up for an excursion through the cruise line, we got off the ship in Mahogany Bay and found a Victor Bodden tour guide named James. James was our guide for the day. We told him we wanted to go zip lining and he immediately told us that we didn't want to just go zip lining, instead, we should go "Extreme" Zip Lining through the jungle. I was already scared enough at the thought of zip lining period, but now extreme zip lining through the jungle? I don't know about this. But Steve has been looking forward to it for months, so, what the hell, let's go for it.
James takes us about 15 minutes from port to a place called Pirates of the Caribbean. First we get fitted and strapped in and then we get in a van and drive for about 5 minutes and all of a sudden, we turn off the main road onto a dirt/gravel road up the side of a mountain. OH MY GOD - I can see straight down on each side of the road and I'm praying - please let us make it to the top. Well, we made it ALMOST to the top when we came across a van on the way down that has turned over. Okay - now I'm really scared. We have to get out of the van and walk the rest of the way up. The whole time, I'm thinking I must be out of my mind. Then we make it to the first platform and WOW what a view. Absolutely breathtaking. You can see the ocean all around you.
A View From the Top
After a safety briefing, it is now it's time to take the plunge. Steve asked me if I want to go first or if I want him to go first. I decided that since he was the one who really wanted to do this, I should let him go first. If he didn't make it, I would sure miss him, but I would be walking down off of this mountain. Before Steve jumped he told James to push me off the platform if I tried to chicken out (very funny). So off he goes - I'm scared, but all of a sudden I hear Steve yelling WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOO. It's almost 2000 feet from the first platform to the second. I'm waiting and watching as he makes it to the next platform. Okay - I'm a little more comfortable, but now it's my turn. They hook me up to the cable and I'm saying under my breath, Ohmygod, Ohmygod, Ohmygod and then I jump. Now it's OHMYGOD, this is so freaking awesome. As soon as I got to the next platform, I'm ready to go again. It took approximately 45 minutes from the first platform to the last. Needless to say, it was the greatest 45 minutes ever.
Yes this is me And Steve
After we were finished, James drove us around the island to do some sightseeing before heading back to the ship. We love Honduras and can't wait to return.
Steve and James
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