Visited the stately and impressive Mayan Temples of Xunantunich last weekend. Probably one of the more breathtaking views since weve been here, also afforded a look at nearby Guatemala, which I hope to visit at some point during my travels here. There are members of the Belizean Army with big ass guns on top of the temple. They weren't entirely friendly at first, but later warmed up to us, the more questions we asked. It was slightly disconcerting however, when they would sight something in the distance with their guns. If you ask me though, not a bad post if you're in the military. The rest of the weekend was spent in vacationers fashion, visiting a nearby resort with a local friend of ours. I'm truly enjoying the Belizeans affinity for rope swings on the rivers.
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