Blogs from Belize Barrier Reef, Belize, Central America Caribbean - page 30

I'm coming home in 2 weeks (yeah!!), so my days have been filled with preparations, packing, and doing all the things it seemed like I would have plenty of time to do, but now am scrambling to fit in. Like diving. When I first arrived I went snorkeling quite a bit. And being that most of that was done on the island side of the reef, the water is shallow enough to feel very involved and close to the ocean life. So I didn't see the benefit of diving and didn't push it. Today, however, I dove for the first time! I've been reading the PADI certification book quite a bit, so was a little familiar with terminology and procedures. But it was nothing like jumping in the water today! My biggest fear was breathing. Would ... read more

Here are some more links on the storm. It's quite amazing what mother nature can bring in a short period of time and with no warning. http://www.nemo.org.bz/nemonews/news_releases/article_335.php http://tacogirlblog.blogspot.com/ http://www.lovefm.com/... read more

So the reality of the blog is that this wonderful trip is now over by about 2 weeks...but I still have 2 more posts to do! So here goes: Chill out. Relax. Chillax! The Official Mom Section of the trip began in Belize City. I arrived early to the airport with my iPod and waited for her arrival. Although a bit late, she finally came drudging out of the passenger area and bellows "You don't know the HeLL I have just been through!" Yowza! Turns out the customs guy wanted a specific location for her 1st night in Belize. Amidst all the hubbub, she could only assure this man that her son was waiting on the other side of the door with all of the appropriate information. He graciously wandered around to find me but somehow ... read more

25th February 2008 We had arranged a Boat trip for today with Ragamuffin tours. It was a full days snorkel(snurkel)/booze cruise around the coral reef just off the coast of Caye Caulker. So we all got onboard our sail boat and met Captain Charlie & Jermain the two crew men. First Job for the crew was to introduce themselves and then blare out full volume Reggae Music for our enjoyment. First of all we sailed to the Coral Gardens. This area of the reef was the closest to the island & was a very young reef & we were told this would be a good place to get used to our equipment. As becci has never Snorkled before she had a brief while I dived in to explore. Straight away I saw a number of small ... read more

Route: Mexico City - Oaxaca - San Cristobal de las Cases - Merida - Tulum After various emotional farewells across England we finally arrived in Mexico City, it had been a long time coming! Our flight was thankfully uneventful with the only thing of note being the TV system breaking down half way through the journey and with about half an hour left of Michael Clayton - I´ll assume Clooney saved the day and the bad drug company was brought to justice. We spent a few days in Mexico City mostly just wandering around visiting the various sights on the main Zocalo (apparently the third biggest square in the world). Amongst all these attractions (National Palace, Cathedral, Museum, Aztec ruins...) was the jewel in the Mexican crown - a bloke covered in Silver paint doing ... read more