A Happy Spirit Once Again

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November 5th 2011
(Pretend I posted this on time, when I first started writing it last weekend...) After a hard week at school I was in dire need of some spirit rejuvenation and some inspiration. And where else to look but to nature and history! In the morning, after the market for my veggies, I took a run out to the big hill at the back of town called Cerro Hill - about 5km from my house. After running way ... 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