Blogs from Caye Caulker, Belize Barrier Reef, Belize, Central America Caribbean - page 6

Captain Jacob, our tour guide and captain for the day, reminds us of our boy (whom Clay lovingly calls, “little girl” and Ann calls, well, “son.”). He is 25 years old and loves the water, fishing and more fishing. There was one other crew member and his name was Vito. He was an older gentleman and had obviously spent a lot of time on the water. He was very picturesque, in that he reminded us of the character from the Old Man and the Sea. His skin was weathered and darkened from the sun. He was Hispanic but had the most beautiful, clear blue eyes. He just fit the part to a tee. Pictures are worth a thousand words, so make sure you look at all of the photos by our expert photographer, Mr. Smith. Son, ... read more

We heard from someone on the island that in a few days you will know everyone on the Caye. This off handed remark is an absolute truth! Riding around in our golf cart gave us the perfect opportunity to travel the island and to do what we like best - - learn about the local folks and culture! One of the first people that befriended us was Jacob, a local who sells really nice shark teeth jewelry and tie dyed shirts. Many years ago, he started his business by selling only coconuts and drank too much. A couple of years ago, a tourist, Steve Johnson, became his benefactor. The name of their shop is Jacob and Steve’s. We met Steve (he is from Boston, but travels here frequently) and he told us how he offered Jacob ... read more

Een grens oversteken via het water was weer eens wat anders. In een klein kantoortje aan de haven van Chetumal moesten we onze bagage afzetten (en probeerden ze ons te overhalen om één of andere zelfverzonnen taks te betalen) om vervolgens de pier op te wandelen en langs een ander kantoortje te passeren voor een andere taks (die weldegelijk bestaat), waarna we toestemming kregen om aan het einde van de pier te wachten op onze bagage en de boot naar San Pedro, Belize. Onze boot lag er al; alle bagage van de passagiers werd eerst in een lange rij gezet zodat geüniformeerde mannen met hun snuffelhond ze aan een vluchtig geuronderzoek konden onderwerpen. De hond bleef wat langer snuffelen en wroeten bij de rugzakken van een groepje hip rastafarivolk, maar verder gebeurde er niets spannends. Op ... read more

July 13 - Sadly, the sleep was poor and we had to get up early. We had some breakfast and then my mom and I had to say goodbye on the shuttle back to the airport. My opinion of Delta changed today. When I got in, I checked in at a kiosk, had to wait only five minutes for the woman to take my bag, and then got through security in about five minutes. Skillful. How can Atlanta be so much better than Zurich in this way? On the plane to Belize I talked a bit to the women sitting next to me, and her granddaughter. We decided to take a taxi together to the boats that go the surrounding islands. I was heading to Caye Caulker and they were off to San Pedro. It was ... read more

Helloo everyone, just thought we'd take some time away from lying on the beach with rum punch in our hands, with no concept of time and not really knowing what day it is ;) Where to start ay?! I know we have been here a week (feels alot longer) and we havent even blogged yet! We arrived into Cancun mexico a week ago yesterday and caught a ferry over to a small island called Isla Mujeres, very nice! White sand, turquoise water, amazing :) We decided to stay a couple nights there, which consisted of eating breakfast in swinging chairs on the beach, swimming in the brightest water i have ever seen and relaxing on the docks! We actually watched some locals catch fish with nothing but a fishing line and a hook the first night, ... read more