We had intended to leave Honduras awhile ago but due to weather we are still here. The local marine park hosted a lion fish roundup and local restaurants prepare what they hope is a winning lion fish dish. Hosted at a local eatery, we could not resist sampling some of the creations.
This is a very local presentation, whole fish on a plate but with a very gourmet touch of a strawberry vinaigrette sauce. There is also last years winner, the lion fish fritter. Delicious.
Lion fish diablo, great presentation but a bit spicy. Is that habaneros we taste?
The winner. It does not look like much. Served on a saltine! It is amazing .
We tried everything and we were not disappointed with any of the 6 entries. Lion fish is a very mild white fish. It does have a lot of bones, however, so eat with caution.
Another must do before we leave is visiting the Iguana farm.
Where there are lots of Iguanas...This farm did not start out to collect Iguanas but once you start feeding them they invite all their friends and relatives to move in so beware.
From Roatan we went west to Utila. Here we met up with our new friends on sailing vessel Romabout and Nauti Nauti. Cruising is like that, you get new friends wherever you go. What's not to love about that.
Utila is a cool little island with lots of scooters, bikes, golf carts and other small vehicles that can fit on the narrow roads. You have to be a cautious pedestrian here.
Locals selling you anything you might need
Some great eateries
We leave Utila for Glovers Reef Belize around midnight. The next morning we are still underway and we have a few squalls.
Nothing serious
And we are in good company
Once the squalls go away we are presented with a vision of beauty.
Glovers Reef is one of three atolls in Belize. The water is crystal clear and these atolls have very few inhabitants. A few lodges, research stations and boaters like us make this place paradise.
Fine Line in the distance.
Stay tuned for more Belize stories.
Anne and Steve
S/V Fine Line
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