Little Sticky Frog

Little Sticky Frog, originally uploaded by Honduras Sprout.

On the wall outside our front door was this little sticky frog. He was so cute because of his size. He was not much bigger than a US quarter. It was hard to get a clear photo because I had to zoom in so much. I turned to go get something to put next to him for size comparison, and as I turned he took his chance and leaped and was gone into the night.

The Flower Seller Sculpture

The Flower Seller Sculpture, originally uploaded by Honduras Sprout.

This sculpture is on a building in San Pedro Sula. It struck me the first few times I drove past and left me staring wondering about it. Then I saw a print of Deigo Rivera's The Flower Seller. Ah ha! After a little investigation I learned that this sculpture looks to be a mix of his works The Flower Seller and Nude with Calla Lilies. I really enjoyed the sculpture though it was hard to get a good photo from below on the street.

Benign Girl

Benign Girl, originally uploaded by Honduras Sprout.

I had to look up what "benign" actually meant when I saw this toy for sale on the street. I don't think I have heard this adjective used this way before.

Pool Top Wagon

Pool Top Wagon, originally uploaded by Honduras Sprout.

Horse drawn wagons are common as a means of transportation, especially for the "invaders" as I mention in the previous post.

I am always amused by the craftiness and resourcefulness seen sometimes. Here this wagon has a child's pool stretched over the top to provide shade from the beating sun.

Invader Road

Invader Road, originally uploaded by Honduras Sprout.

There are communities, usually along rivers that have been built up by people that "invade" the land. They are nicknamed "the invaders" for this reason. They make homes out of found objects and scraps. They tap into city water lines and electric lines. They have no rent and no utilities to pay, but they are usually the ones that work for the lowest wages. Many will be fortunate to make US $5 a day. The city does not kick these people out or try to cut the lines that they tap into. You can see the electric line poles erected and the lines spliced and stretched everywhere.

At one time the city constructed apartment type dwellings for these people to go and live - for free! Taking advantage of an opportunity to make some money they sold the properties given to them and moved right back to where they came from. I think we often feel inclined to feel sorry for these people, but they often live how they do by choice. It's how they have always lived and it is what they know.

Children choose not to continue with school or are encouraged to work to help bring in money for the family. I think it becomes almost "uncool" in this sub-culture to want to continue with school past maybe the 5th or 6th grade. True, the schooling is poor but it's the attitude too that schooling in unnecessary because there is little aspiration to move out of this type of living.

Jellyfish In A Cup

The kids caught this little jellyfish in the surf at the beach in the previous post. You gotta be careful out there. Some people can be really allergic to the stings. One thing I didn't know that the local kids showed us is that if you hold your hand out flat and put the jellyfish in the palm of your hand they won't sting you.
The quality of the image isn't the best, but I'm sharing it because I love the plastic blue cup color and the pattern of rings created by the light shining through creating a focal direction.

Garifuna Beach

Garifuna Beach, originally uploaded by Honduras Sprout.

A stones throw from the building in the previous post you will come upon this Garifuna beach. This place offers locals and tourists a beach retreat for an economical price. You can rent one of the palm roof spots for a few dollars. You can order a typical Garifuna plate of fried fish and rice and beans made with coconut milk and dine on the beach. It's not the most pristine beach, but certainly is not the dirtiest. Hammocks are nearby to relax in and they have a good supply of cold drinks to keep you refreshed.