Lined up

1 month in!

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October 3rd 2011
On Friday I finished my fourth week as a Standard III teacher at one of Punta Gorda's Catholic schools. Despite the crazy amount of days off (we went to school for the equivalent of 16 full days in September haha) it was a pretty jam-packed month! Here is a typical day for me: 5:45am: Go for a run. It gets too hot to run during the day, and I prefer the quiet of the morning to the ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Belize » Toledo District » Punta Gorda

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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