Vaga Blue: Los Naranjos - The Great Land of Green (No photoshop done!)

I opened my eyes from the fantasyland feeling determined to explore the real-world fairyland for my last couple days in Honduras. So I finished up my breakfast in fiber-optic speed, and spontaneously left for the central bus station (La estación central) in San Pedro Sula. I took the El mochito bus (50 Lempiras) for about 2.5 hours to a lodge called D&D Brewery in Los Naranjos. I briefly read through info of this lodge on the internet and I ended up staying here for 3 nights. I shared a room with 3 other international travelers who soon became my dear friends. The beauty of backpacking is sharing a brief part of your life journey with like-minded people that hold similar values, cherish independence and individual uniqueness, and aim for inner peace and happiness as opposed to bank notes and infinite materials. In today's world, society squeezes the juice out of each brand-new production, mashed it up with others to form a mass equally-flavored product. Growing up, I have had strong desire to rebel. I wish I could be like others that are willing to submit and ingratiating themselves with others, but that idea disgusted me. In this hub, I felt immensely connected with these minority of 'divergent population'. Everyone is passionate about loving others and having full control of his/her own life. And in the end of the day, we all have to split ways and head to wherever we need to go.

With my new buddies, we explored Los Naranjos, a region which is gracefully impregnated with rain forest mountains, Yojoa lake. precious species of birds, plantation, national parks and waterfalls. It is doubtlessly a land of super Green!

Panacam - Parque national Cerra-Azul
From Peña Blanca, we took a bus (5 Lempiras) to Santa Elena and then a motor taxi up to Panacam. The entrance fee for the national park is about $7USD. The entire hike is 7km. The mountain is like the miniature of Amazon rain forest. The surrounding space is covered by fresh green leaves. The panoramic views from the 4 vista point of different sea level are magnificent. The whole world of nature is under your feet and we can trust mother nature to keep us safe and peaceful.

fairytale woods!

The waterfall is such an incredible natural massage to improve blood circulation.

Of course, We couldn't miss out on the deep blue Yojoa Lake, the largest lake in Honduras. The best way to feel the water is to be in the heart of it. We rowed a boat out to the lake for 50 Lempiras. I was feeling the dreamy romantic boat rowing scene in the Notebook and The painted Veil!

Not only is the lake stunning, but the little passage along by the lake is full of green vitality as well.

$6.8 a dorm with 4 beds. The secured area composed of a swimming pool, a bar restaurant, dinning area, cabins and tents, and my favorite bonfire place. The Blueberry pancakes are fresh and delicious and the staff are very amiable.