CLEARLY! I will shamefully admit that up until last night, I thought that Latin America was a geographical description pertaining to the countries south of Mexico and north of South America (how did I forget about the term "Central America?"). My friends were kind enough to explain that in fact, Latin America refers to a cultural delineation- countries in "Latin America" are those where Romance languages (Spanish, Portuguese) are spoken. Makes sense.
So I wasn't completely wrong- the countries that I deemed Latin America, are actually a part of the conglomerate. Just throw Mexico and the entire continent of South America into that mix (minus three or four countries). I am feeling a pull towards this region the more I think about my next venture. Today, I even found a trip.
Cayos Cochinos, Honduras- diving an untouched reef while compiling information for a scientific study. We all know that the world's largest barrier reef is the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, but did you know that the second largest is right here- in THIS hemisphere! On this trip, you basically dive in a government protected area that is off-limits to commercial divers and fisherman while collecting data to keep tabs on the vitality of the region. Underwater paradise by day, bungalow beach by night. Sounds sublime.
They only run two trips a year, and unfortunately this year both trips coincide with my yoga teacher training- but I am definitely keeping this trip on the radar! Check it out for yourself... http://www.biosphereexpeditions.org/ Calling all certified divers, let's do it!
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That's sounds amazing... Mel you really need to be a travel writer. I wanna go, just by how good your description is! XO
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