Unfortunately there was a strike of some sorts on the island. I don’t have the exact details, but apparently there was a conflict between the locals and the local power company that ended up with the power being shut off for the majority of the island. This was pretty scary, as with no power came looting and riots but for the most part we (as tourists) felt safe and excused from the conflicts. Roadblocks kept us from venturing outside our hotels neighborhood (which is why we had to kayak around to West Bay), but after a few days the protesters lifted the barricades to let us through and be on our way back to the mainland.  During the protests, the owner of our hotel and a friend of hers recommended that we do not stay in the hotel at night for protection, but instead venture out for dinner and drinks to support the local business owners.  They assured us we would be safe and not bothered – and they were right. Roatan restaurants served the best seafood I’ve ever had in my life.