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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 remain... [read more]
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 remain... [read more] Blog: You Better Belize It!
Date: April 13th 2008
Date: April 13th 2008
Disembarking
Yesterday, we did our cleaning and packing as we sailed back to Placencia from Lagoon Cay. We were greeted at the dock by a couple of brothers who were selling the souvenirs they 'made.' They were smart guys to be there, as it was simpler to buy from them as run around to any stores. After about an hour in the sweltering humidity, all the dive gear was returned, ou ... read moreComment on Snorkel 2
A storyteller currently learning how to tell the stories that the rocks leave behind. Most of the traveling I'm doing these days is going on geology field trips as part of my masters degree. I love what I'm doing, but I am in "overseas travel" withdrawal. That will soon be remedied though...
In 2005, when it was announced that New Zealand would host the 2011 Rugby World Cup, I vowed I would be there. It's coming up soon, and I'm starting to make plans for my fourth visit back to my second home, and for my firs... full info
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