We headed out from Caye Caulker in tropical torrential rain, all 27 of us in rain jackets (23 neophytes + 4 Belizean crew) on a 35' catamaran, lots of wave motion wind and spray, all expecting the worst, but well tranquilized with early rum punches. A great way to get to know the fabulous mosaic of fellow travellers : a Basque tour operator, Sydney radio show producers, Idaho bush pilots, newly married Kiwis (on their second 6mo world adventure), hilarious Londoners, serious US solar energy profs, crazy..really crazy Italians (trying to learn English), and some humorous Dudes from Amsterdam, also Vancouverites and yours truly. And a fabulous Creol-speaking crew. By noon the weather cleared and we were off to 3 snorkeling stops along the reef: certainly treated to some of the best snorkeling in the world,
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