Day 4 - The Day Could Have Been So Bad............but December 15th 2011 Woke up this morning at 5:00 a.m. to the rain pounding on the roof. Now we get rain in Chandler, but this was "big boy" rain. This was torrential rain fall and it went on for quite a long time, so it was easy to fall back to sleep. We decided yesterday to not dive today, but to rent a golf cart and see the island. Things were iffy until we woke up at 8:00 and the rain had stopped and the sun was s ... read more
Central America Caribbean » Belize » Belize Barrier Reef » Ambergris Caye 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
Retirement plan has been excuted! I have been fully retired since April 12, 2017. I'm so glad I took the time to research and plan for the day I finally quit work. Every minute I spent on that endeavor was well worth it, as there have been no surprises either financially or how to use all the time I now have available. Jim and I "snowbird" it in the winter, and return to our lake home in MN each spring. We love being away from the snow and cold in the winter, the best part of the experience; meeting so many new friends. We've spent time in Gulf Shores, and Florida and will return to both... full info