Nordinary Moments

We three Amigos decided to take the 12:30 bus out of Granada after saying our goodbyes to Roberto, Ruban and Himie who made me feel very much like family during my stay at the Colonial Room as they were very helpful, kind, accommodating and knowledgeable about Granada and the surrounding area. They are great guys! For anyone looking for a place, this is the place to stay. Huge rooms, clean, 3 blocks from Central Park, and of course, the hammock in the open courtyard was my fav spot! (thanks for the bike loan Himie). Once at the bus station, which is basically a parking lot where the buses leave from, we starting playing musical chicken bus! Simon and me amigos' bags were put on the top of the bus, and we got on to sit there ... read more

Awaken by the sounds of church bells, walk out of your huge colonial room to the courtyard outside your door to laze in your white crochet-like hammock. Watch the sun peek into the open courtyard while the hummingbirds feast on flowers around you, and the traffic is a dull roar that comes through your tall wooden front door, coupled with a wrought iron outer door (your portion $12.50 US) The idea to climb the Iglesia de La Merced 1 block away to capture the sunrise on film tugs you to quickly dress, hence finding a huge cockroach (Free $US) at the bottom of your colonial armoire. Your angel of a roommate Sena (Priceless $Swiss Francs) dispenses with the unwanted guest in a Warrior Sister Goddess fashion. You make it to the unlocked tower to see the ... read more

It poured the previous night in San Ignacio and didn't let up so I wasn't going to be spending my last day here lazing around the pool. I quickly decided to check out and head to Dangriga for the night (and the beach) in order to shorten the next day's travel to Placencia. I enjoy changing plans, and after meeting Les on the bus I decided to go to Hopkins Village instead. Les is from Alberta (go figure), and is down here in Belize working on damming projects for Ducks Unlimited. Hopkins is a tiny village just south of Dangriga and once Les negotiated a cab fare, we were off to Seagull's Nest. Not much to The Nest.....a tiny place with a shared kitchen, a veranda out front & 4 rooms. I went for a walk ... read more

My last blog didn't allow me to add more pics, without freezing up....so here are a few more of my day in Tikal.... read more

After a water taxi from Caye Caulker, jaunt to the Belize City bus station, and a chicken bus that broke down enroute, I checked into The Aguada Hotel (4 hours later), located in Santa Elena (sister city to San Ignacio). The Aguada is a great hotel, with a palapa restaurant, pond - it has A/C and a swimming pool - I feel I am living the life of luxury! The grounds are beautifully kept, and include plantain, cactus, coconut, black orchids, palms, Bird of Paradise, ginger flowers, and so many more that I can’t name. Wildlife include bullfrogs, turtles, pigeons, toucans, fish, many birds, and I am told big iguanas (eek! I am trying to stay away from the big trees). I booked Barton Creek Cave for the next day, and Mandy, Adelin & I were ... read more