Monday, August 5, 2019

a photographic study of the beach spider lily

In August, after the July showers, the beach spider lilies (Hymenocallis littoralis) bloom all over the beachy areas of the property. They remind me of fireworks going off in slow motion. I find the flower pods to be just as beautiful as the delicate lilies that eventually emerge from them.

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Delicate yet strong hexagonal symmetry. Six stronger-than-steel filaments hold up large pollen anthers.

Pollen must enter and navigate down this narrow stigma for fertilization to occur. Amazing!

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The aftermath of the "explosion": Despite the odds, these seeds all seem fertilized to me.

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Thursday, August 1, 2019

frolicking in the beautiful garden by the sea

My friends Ana, Claudia and Fede came for a visit a few days ago. I took these photos as they enjoyed various areas (and various aspects) of Paya Bay. They granted me permission to share these captures of their Paya Experience on the blog.

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Sunday, July 28, 2019

Blissful Sundays on Bliss Beach

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Come and join the fun this Sunday, 28 July, on Bliss Beach - Roatan's only European-style beach! Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

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Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Experience the Magic of Paya!

Keep an eye out for this Club Bliss and Paya Bay Resort ad in a popular regional magazine!


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Wednesday, July 17, 2019

2020 Early Bird Sale!

The 2020 Paya Calendar has been published!

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Learn more about Paya Bay's 2020 Early Bird Sale!

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elegant island bungalows

Known for the great beach and ocean views from their balconies, Paya Bay's bungalows are comfortable and elegant...

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Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

Photos: Mariajosse Martinez, Majo Photography

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Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Paya improvements

We recently made some improvements to the natural "motor lobby" at Paya Bay. It's one of the first places you'll feel nature's embrace at Paya!






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Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Paya Bay on Instagram

A selection of  photos posted on Instagram by Paya Bay Resort's guests and visitors.

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Saturday, July 6, 2019

sea grape season

The beautiful sea grape trees (Coccoloba uvifera) are loaded with fruit this summer!

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Friday, July 5, 2019

Paya Bay from different eyes

Recent guest, Michael R., shared these cool photos he took at Paya Bay...

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Wednesday, July 3, 2019

video: Climate change causes Islands to disappear

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