Local wildlife at the Guatemala border

Blowing in and out of Belize....

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July 2nd 2007
Lasting all of about 17 hours, my stay in Belize was the briefest of any country yet. A good thing that too as it was at least twice as expensive as any other place I have been thus far, and the local brew (Belikin) was rather flat and flavourless. Despite this damning assessment, my time in Belize was noteworthy for the emotional dockside reunion that took place there between myself and Luke "No ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Belize » Stann Creek District » Placencia Village

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Territorial disputes between the UK and Guatemala delayed the independence of Belize (formerly British Honduras) until 1981. Guatemala refused to recognize the new nation until 1992. Tourism has become the mainstay of the economy. The country remains... ... read more