MY UTILA LIFE: March 2010

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

FEEDING TIME AT TREASURE BEACH

A couple of days ago a huge school of bait fish spent the day hiding under and around the pier (despite the fact we were working there, hammering and sawing loudly). At the end of the day, as usual I went out to watch the sunset. Word must have got out about the bait fish and just as I arrived at the pier the attack began. I quickly ran to the house and grabbed the camera. In less than five minutes it was all over. The pelicans, juvenile barracuda, needle fish and a couple of five foot tarpon has sent the bait fish fleeing to deeper waters, at least those that hadn't already been eaten.

Monday, March 15, 2010

WORK ON THE DOCK CONTINUES

I've been a bit m.i.a. on the blog lately but there have been lots of guests staying at Treasure Beach this month and facebook seems more convenient for most people. Anyway, now that we have a break from guests for a couple of weeks work can continue on the new boat slip and the deck above. The views from the deck are spectacular, an ariel view of the coral reef, plus the beautiful sunrise and sunsets. I'll post some photos in a day or two.

UTILA : MY TOP TEN PICKS FOR FOOD & DRINKS

DRIFTWOOD INN - great for a cool breezy lunch on the dock, bruce on the b.b.q. at night (his brisket is famous on the island but i like the beer battered snapper). a favorite amongst the expats, horse shoes on the sand & u.s. sports on t.v. sunday afternoons.
LUNCH AT THE CAYS- wether you choose beau's "fishburger" or mr. hermans "cay view", no trip to utila is complete without lunch on the cays. everyone goes for the fish burgers but i prefer the chicken or lobster (in season). great places to spend a surface interval, bring your camera.
MANGO INN-best pizza on the island, authentic thin crust italian style from the brick oven. beautiful gardens, watch the hummingbirds feed by day, bats at night.
THE INDIAN WOK- consistently good indian/asian cuisine, a welcome new addition to utila.
THE PURPLE PELICAN-my new favourite place for lunch. located at pine point one of utilas prettiest beaches. nice food, beach chairs and lovely water (i've never seen so many starfish). stay for a couple of hours, eat, drink, swim and relax.
THOMPSONS BAKERY- the place to stop on your way to that first dive of the day. great coconut bread and cinnamon rolls.
TRANQUILLA BAR- a favorite of backpackers and locals, great place to sit on the water and watch the sun go down. an eclectic music selection fuels the party as the evening progress', an institution on utila.
TREETANIC BAR- located in a treehouse on the grounds of the jade seahorse. atmospheric , hip bar thats a favorite of the divemasters and younger expats. things usually get going around 10pm,. nice crowd, good vibe.
ULTRA LIGHT - great falafel sandwiches and chicken schwarma . very reasonably priced, quality middle eastern food.
UTOPIA RESORT- for a special evening out of town, chef hugh prepares the best food on the island (probably honduras), his menu changes daily . try the blackfin tuna if its available, amazing ! accessible only by boat from town, contact the hotel to make reservations and transportation arrangements.