the spirit of paya

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Honduras.

Photo: Williams Perera of worldphotographystudio.com

quote of the day

I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.

- Dalai Lama

video: peter's cool dive experience

Diving in Roatan from Peter Madams on Vimeo.

Special thanks to the most excellent Mr. Madams!

the spirit of paya

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Honduras.

Photo: Williams Perera of worldphotographystudio.com

early start to the holidays!

Mom poses with very special guests Margaret and Peter of California. These lovely repeat clients (and friends) brought gifts for the Toy Party Paya Bay holds during the holidays for disadvantaged kids in the local community. Muchas gracias amigos!

time's funny poll

Serious news magazines have a sense of humor, too. Source: time.com

master believing

Ask, Believe, Receive - just three simple steps to create what you want. However, very often the second step, believe, can be the most difficult one. And yet it is the greatest step you will ever take. Believing contains no doubt. Believing does not waiver. Believing is absolute faith. Believing remains steadfast despite what is happening in the outside world.

When you master believing, you have mastered your life.

- lessons from The Secret

photo of the day

A sculpture on the Paya Trail. Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Honduras.

Photo: Williams Perera of worldphotographystudio.com

solid framework

We removed the curtains from the cabanas in Buccaneer for the storm. Late this afternoon my friend Lisa and I went for a walk in the area to check out the effects of the strong weather. She snapped this photo and I added a PhotoShop filter to make it more artsy. This posture reflects a sentiment I've felt this weekend.

goodness

The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.

- Dalai Lama

photo of the day

Williams' amazing capture of the the plunge pool on Bliss Beach. Note the water cascading into the pool on the right.  Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Honduras.

I still find it amazing that this all started with an idea in my head. Thoughts become things.

Photo: Williams Perera of worldphotographystudio.com

wild night with matthew...

 ...but the sun's back out today and things are getting back to normal. The tropical storm definitely made itself felt last night. There were powerful moments. We can happily report, however, that besides a few broken branches there was virtually no damage here at Paya Bay.