postcards from paya

A collection of photos I've taken around the property the last couple of weeks.

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

say and feel

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

To improve any day immediately, say and feel "Thank you" seven times in a row.

- lessons from The Secret

optional

A sign on the stairs leading to Bliss Beach. Learn more about naturism at Paya Bay Resort.

open and serving

The first promotional flyer for the Black Iguana beach bar. Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

tribal beach party

Last night we held the Tribal Beach Party at the new Black Iguana beach bar on Bliss Beach. Fabulous!

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

intend your tomorrow

There is no excuse not to give two minutes today to intend your tomorrow.

- lessons from The Secret

new hospital coming to roatan

In order to provide better service in the area of hospital care for ​​the island people, the construction of Hospital Cemesa Roatan will begin in March.

The announcement was made by the the recognized physician from the hospital in San Pedro Sula, José Samara, who met with the island authorities, where measures to follow were established to make this great project a reality.

After the meeting which was attended by mayors and deputy mayors of Roatan and Santos Guardiola [Eastern Roatan], it was determined to begin the first phase of construction in March, and which is expected to be completed in four months.

"We discussed the opening of Cemesa Hospital here in Roatan, this project became effective from the month of March of this year, and we expect to be ready in four months," said Samara.

- translated from Diario Roatan

morning yoga at ananda

A few mornings ago I captured photos of the morning yoga session at the Ananda Yoga Pavilion. The class was being led by Brooke Sears, Paya Bay's resident yoga instructor.

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

video: panoramic from main deck

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras

be grateful

Today, be grateful. Be grateful for your favorite music, for movies that make you feel good, for your phone that connects you with people, for your computer, and for the electricity that lights up your life. Be grateful for air travel that flies you everywhere. Be grateful for the roads and traffic lights that keep the traffic in order. Be grateful to those who built our bridges. Be grateful for your pet, for your child, for your loved ones, for your eyes that enable you to read this. Be grateful for your imagination. Be grateful that you can think. Be grateful that you can speak. Be grateful that you can laugh and smile. Be grateful that you can breathe. Be grateful that you are alive! Be grateful that you are You!

Be grateful that there are two words that can change your life.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

- lessons from The Secret

you goo, google

The practice of sport is a human right. Every individual must have the possibility of practicing sport, without discrimination of any kind and in the Olympic spirit, which requires mutual understanding with a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play."

– Olympic Charter

the kitesurfers are back!

Marilou Lavallée and Chris Bergler are back for another season of fun on the surf here in Eastern Roatan!

And this time time they brought their beautiful baby boy, Ben-Lou! Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

always

When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.

- Mahatma Gandhi

removing an obstacle

Beach erosion caused by the recent "polar vortex" winter storm exposed a chunk of the foundation of the old beach club on Big Beach (destroyed by Hurricane Mitch in 1998). We brought in a backhoe to drag the chunk ashore so that it could be broken up.

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

determining your future now

You create your future with the power of your intention. Intention is simply the conscious act of determining your future now. Health, harmony in relationships, happiness, money, creativity, and love will come to you in the future, based on your intentions now.

Intend every day and create your future life.

- lessons from The Secret

shakira and rihanna

Now that's HOT!

love

Always at my side, Thelma and Louise took a sweet nap this afternoon at the Black Iguana as I worked on installing lighting. Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

let there be light!

As we continue to add lighting to the Black Iguana beach bar, its full splendor is continuing to emerge!

 

2014 is the year of The Black Iguana! Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.