Belize-Placencia and the Cayes - November 2011

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November 22nd 2011

Published: November 22nd 2011

Facts about Belize. There are only 4 highways in the country, totaling 508.5 kilometers of pavement. Other roads are sand/gravel, washboard and tend to wash out. 36.8% of the population are under 15 years old and the average age is 21. There are lots of young unemployed people and 43% live below the poverty line. Babies having babies and then leaving them at orphanage doors is a problem. Tourism, ... Read Full Entry

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Arriving in Caye Caulker

They deliver our luggage to the end of the pier in a wagon.

The pier at Colinda's Cabanas

We could lay in hammocks under the palapa, sit in loungers and read, or wade in the water off the pier.

Always Work to be Done

Ya right! They try somewhat to keep sea grass off the beach.

Conch Shell Fence

People at this hotel use them to define their boundaries and look decorative.

Colinda's Cabanas

Colin and Linda are in the process of building new cabanas, renovating some, and simply repainting a few.

Linda in the Split

One of very few spots on the island where people can swim without being in sea grass. The weeds are what gives the water its different shades of blue and green.

Belikin at the Split

Tables in the water made for a refreshing beer.

Home for Someone

Some of the buildings were old and quite dilapidated.

Walking through the Cemetery

To get back to our cabana, we had to walk through here...at night too.

Canadian Influence

You think? Vito, our Island Hopping tour guide wore this shirt.

Goff's Caye

Our first destination on our Island Hopping Tour. Goff's Caye sits right on the barrier reef, shallow quiet water on one side, deep rough sea on the other.

Complete with Boardwalk

We were the only ones there. When the cruise ships are in, it is not unusual to have 200 people here at the same time.

Diffferent types of Coral

Linda found these as she wandered, marveling at all the new wonders. The sand is really crushed shells and alga of pure white.

Ray, the Fisherman

He was very proud of his catch, and it made a good lunch even better.

The Whole Second Caye

All that was left was the 2 septic tanks and a few shells.

Sunrise from our Balcony

Right around 6 AM, the sun would rise and people would be out already.

Power, Power

These boats can really move on the water, 3-200's were a common sight.

Palapa on the Pier

At the end of our pier, there was a palapa that we could enjoy

The view from our deck

This is what we would see from our suite above the office of Costa Maya.

Brewed in Belize

They make the bottle thick and heavy, feels normal, however, because it only has 284 mls, instead of a third left, the beer is empty and you need another.

Linda at Hotel del Rio

Good thing it wouldn't fit in her purse.

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