Americans in Honduras

I always have a link on my blog for Honduras News in English. It is a link to Honduras News Onilne. I was reading through today and noticed how many of the articles had to do with relations between US and Honduras. The first article about modernization featured this picture:



I'm pretty sure this is near the airport. Sad that so many places outside of the US can look just like the US.

Another article, titled "Latin lifestyle and volunteer work bringing Americans to Honduras" made me think of well, myself. Besides being factual and an advertisement for US investors and small business owners to come to Honduras, the article also sadened me. Here is a short excerpt:

"One such place is D&D brewery. Located near Lake Yojoa and Pullapanzak waterfalls, it is owned by Robert Dale, originally from Oregon. It is in the middle of a small expat community, all attracted by the surrounding natural beauty. The brewery, which also provides accommodation, has been running for six years, and is immensely popular, despite its obscure location. Dale, like most other expats, was attracted by the good weather and stress-free lifestyle. He set up the brewery to provide good quality beer, with flavors like mango and apricot, which he missed when visiting Honduras. He bought the land about 10 years ago, then once he had residency, a container was shipped over with everything he needed for the brewery. Dale's only regret is not coming sooner.

He believes that in Honduras it is easier to achieve the 'American dream'. His business, as with many other small businesses, has thrived, whereas in America it would have failed due to rivalry from big business. Small businesses also create jobs, which is helping integrate Americans and Hondurans, and supporting local communities."

By all means, let's bring the American Dream to Central America where it is easier to reach because of less economic competition!

I hope to bring something else with me to Honduras.