Congrats on the OW cert! What a way to get started. I think Roatan is a great place to learn. I know my sister felt that way going through her own OW course during this trip. So glad you had a great time! Thankfully, the rain stayed away for most of your vacation. 
Shame, though, about all the lionfish (our experience was about the same as yours; saw them on the vast majority of dives).
Shame, though, about all the lionfish (our experience was about the same as yours; saw them on the vast majority of dives).
(I'm the one Sam was talking about with the rain)
...unless you plan to bring the rain with you and in that case Chris and Jen would rather you go a week before/after them. 
