http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Belize/Belize-Barrier-Reef/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Central America Caribbean , Belize , Belize Barrier Reef en-us Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:16:16 UTC Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:16:16 UTC Caye Caulker is a Caribbean island off the coast of Belize that is used my some as a base to dive the famous in diving circles Blue Hole but by most for being a place where you can feel really good about being so lazy. You step off the ferry and are greeted by the signs to go slow. Lots of rastatypes hanging around and incredibly laid back. Belize was an English colony so everyone speaks E http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Belize/Belize-Barrier-Reef/Caye-Caulker/blog-349794.html Jesus Christ Superstar uz je to tady Kristova leta oh my God I kdyz lepsi misto pro oslavu narozenin si uz tezko muze clovek doprat. Klienti prekvapuji lahvi skvele tequili slunecny den na Caye Caulkeru se muze vesele zacit. Na programu je snorchlovani s kamaradem Carlosem a jeho brachou Salvadorem. Vyrazime na pul dne na koralovy utes. Nejdrive pozorujeme rybky koraly a zelvy pote zazivame http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Belize/Belize-Barrier-Reef/Caye-Caulker/blog-349635.html La Isla Bonita says it all http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Belize/Belize-Barrier-Reef/Caye-Caulker/blog-348359.html All of a sudden we found ourselves in an English speaking ex Commonwealth country with Rasta African dreaded guys and Bob Marly and reggae blasting everywhere. We took a jet boat out to the island of Caye Caulkner to stay for a few days. http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Belize/Belize-Barrier-Reef/Caye-Caulker/blog-348352.html So nun hat quasi der letzte Teil meiner Reise begonnen und zwar durch Zentralamerika. Der Abschied aus Kuba ist mir tatsaechlich schwer gefallen weil ich nach zweieinhalb Wochen einige nette Freunde gefunden hatte und mich gerade an die Umgebung das Leben die Menschen den Lebensrhythmus gewoehnt hatte... Nichtsdestotrotz bin ich von Havanna nach Cancun geflogen um dort am naechsten Tag meine G http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Belize/Belize-Barrier-Reef/Caye-Caulker/blog-345177.html Englisch dann DeutschWOW WOW WOW What can I say The pictures say it all really. Welcome to Cauye Caulker an island off the coast of Belize like something straight out of a dream For the life of me I will never figure out why the GAP tour organisers only feel the need to spend 2 nights in effect only 1.5 days on this Caribbean Island No one was ready to leave. It's the kind of p http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Belize/Belize-Barrier-Reef/Caye-Caulker/blog-344172.html Caye Caulker pronounced Key Caulker is a REALLY laid back small island off the coast of Belize...the motto is 'Go Slow' and the only type of transport on the island is golf cart. There are serious Caribbean vibes here man The major attraction is the barrier reef which protects the island and is about a mile from the shore. We did a couple of snorkelling trips here in the first few days and saw http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Belize/Belize-Barrier-Reef/Caye-Caulker/blog-330900.html From Orange Walk I took a bus to Belize City and then a boat to an island called Caye Caulker Caye is pronounced 'Key'. It was a quaint little island with three streets running down the narrow strip of land making up the island. Being out of the tourist season the place was pretty dead which added to its charm but there were a number of travellers staying in the hostel so plenty of people to s http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Belize/Belize-Barrier-Reef/blog-329912.html Sadly and yet with contentment and a sense of accomplishment we're on the final stretch Nevertheless we thought we'd share our final musings of our journey through Belize and Mexico and then homeward bound via Texas London and Croatia. From Guatemala we set off on a shorter yet adventure filled bus ride to the town of San Ignacio known locally as Cayo in Belize. On entering Belize the im http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Belize/Belize-Barrier-Reef/Caye-Caulker/blog-329356.html Belize is the most beautiful country I've ever been to. This includes both the scenery and the people. I have never met such friendly locals in my life and they actually keep talking to you even if you don't buy whatever they are selling We met so many people on Ambergris Caye we were beginning to feel like locals ourselves by the time we left. The trip to Belize City from Flores Guatemala wa http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Belize/Belize-Barrier-Reef/Ambergris-Caye/blog-328073.html Today the group met up on the island and had a little time to get to know each other before the work starts tomorrow. After unloading all the gear and bags from the boat everyone headed off to their respective accommodations by island taxi golf carts. The clinic supplies were taken to one of the surgery areas for some preliminary set up. When we arrived in our rooms we were treated with a welc http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Belize/Belize-Barrier-Reef/Caye-Caulker/blog-320602.html Our Day OffBelize Diving Services offered all divers a free day of diving and any others a free ldquoDiscover Scubardquo day. Andrea Leslie Susan Cathy Alex Ilona and Mary went diving. We saw string rays dolphins a leather back sea turtle cuttle fish moray eels a big grouper a crab in a conch shell and many colorful fish along with beautiful corals and sponges. It was fun to http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Belize/Belize-Barrier-Reef/Caye-Caulker/blog-320597.html They warned us that it was ldquorainy seasonrdquo but this day like the others started with lots of sunshine and hot humid weather. Word had spread to the whole team about the generous people at the bakery so most everyone stopped by to pick up yummy baked goods on the way to work. The pastry with the coconut filling was really yummyThe island is fairly small and we are able to walk from http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Belize/Belize-Barrier-Reef/Caye-Caulker/blog-320589.html Belize The next morning we got back on the bus to cross over to Belize. We got off at the crossing to go to immigration then had to walk over the bridge to Belize and go thru customs. We got thru customs and thought our bus had left but a guy helped us spot it 400m down the road. Belize is on the Caribbean and we were back in English speaking territory. Most of them speak Creole and even if yo http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Belize/Belize-Barrier-Reef/Caye-Caulker/blog-320258.html Last day in MexicoBumpy boat ride for over an hour in a crappy boat. One of the outboards broke down there were cockroaches onboardhellip not very inspiring but it was worth it in the endhelliphellip I got to swim alongside a whale shark for a few hundred yards. He went real slow I could see little fish riding on his fins and swimming in and out of his mouthhellip I got the whole ride http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Belize/Belize-Barrier-Reef/Caye-Caulker/blog-319955.html We arrived into Cancun Mexico a week ago. With our trusty Lonely Planet in hand we were confident we knew where we were going as we walked out of the airport. It wasn't until we walked back into the airport and outside a couple more times we realised maybe our LP was mistaken. Already sweating buckets a tad lost and our backpacks getting heavier by the minute the start of a wonderful experience http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Belize/Belize-Barrier-Reef/Caye-Caulker/blog-319409.html Another day another bus journey and border crossing. Fortunately the journey from Tikal to Belize was only 5 hours and the bus was relatively empty. We had the first two seats which always gets you some extra leg room and we were both very comfortable. The border stop was a bit of a pain as we ended us joining the wrong queue and then at the back of the right queue. It is frustrating at times http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Belize/Belize-Barrier-Reef/Ambergris-Caye/blog-317645.html Then get the xxxx outa quay caulker.....maybe it was still the tequila hangover. http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Belize/Belize-Barrier-Reef/Caye-Caulker/blog-316844.html Today was our last day of veterinary work in Caye Caulker. During our week on Caye Caulker we provide veterinary treatment for over 325 animals. We performed 145 surgeries and provided treatment vaccine dewormer medication etc on an additional 180 animals. OUr work has made a huge impact on the village area of Caye Caulker. By the end of the trip almost every cat or dog we found on the http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Belize/Belize-Barrier-Reef/Caye-Caulker/blog-315292.html Go Slow...this is the way of life in a little paradise called Caye Caulker and also the motto of the town. This place really is unbeliveable. It is a tiny island off of Belize. First of all there are no cars except for two service trucks everyone just rides bikes and walks since there are only 3 streets front middle and back. Every place is playing Reggae and the locals are rastas the wa http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Belize/Belize-Barrier-Reef/Caye-Caulker/blog-315071.html Up at 730am and off to the second day of surgery and treatments we stopped off at the Caye Caulker Bakery. It was recommended by locals as well as many tourists. We picked out cinnamon rolls and when it was time to pay the woman behind the counter smiled and said ldquoPlease take anything you want for free. Thank you for coming to help our animalsrdquo Her young son said he would bring h http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Belize/Belize-Barrier-Reef/Caye-Caulker/blog-314466.html 13th Agosto Rio Dulce14th Agosto Rio DulcePretty action packed day 7 of us squeezed in a van and drove to El Boqueron a gorge which looked very magical and mystical. Paddled down it in very leaky wooden canoe then swamfloated the way back under waterfalls and with jungle vines dangling all over the place. Gorgeous. blame Harriet thats a definite Symes jokeThen moved on to Finca al Pa http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Belize/Belize-Barrier-Reef/Caye-Caulker/blog-314007.html Today was our first surgery day in Belize. We have an amazing team of volunteers and everyone played an integral part in the project. http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Belize/Belize-Barrier-Reef/Caye-Caulker/blog-313754.html After many months of planning and preparation the Belize project is now underway. Susan and Dr Cathy were up at 330am to meet up for an early flight out of Spokane. It took many months to get all the paperwork finalized for the temporary licenses for all the veterinarians and to get the drug import permits approved. With new airline baggage restrictions and costs we had to be very conscientious http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Belize/Belize-Barrier-Reef/Caye-Caulker/blog-313751.html Sorry for the delay in getting our next blog to you... we had a little electricity problem as in none on the whole island all afternoon but here you go barely a week has gone by and so much to say Firstly thanks to everyone for your messages we really couldn't believe it when we saw all your comments and we loved them all keep them coming it makes us feel like you're all here with us http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Belize/Belize-Barrier-Reef/Caye-Caulker/blog-313322.html We're leaving Caye Caulker and heading off to San Pedro the only town on Ambergris Caye. We wanted to know what Madonna was singing about in her song La Isla Bonita. Upon arrival the caye looked more developed and touristfriendly than Caulker. We were able to find housing fast just walking along the main sandy streets. Though this place looked a little shady it still cost us 30night http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Belize/Belize-Barrier-Reef/Ambergris-Caye/blog-312262.html Today's snorkeling is through Ragamuffin Tours. We paid 80USD for the both of us to do a halfday snorkeling tour. We left early in the morning to hit 3 spots Coral Gardens Shark and Ray Alley and Hol Chan Reserve. We boarded a cataraman with 10 others. Hol Chan was one of the best snorkeling I've seen. There were HUGE schools of fish sting rays nurse sharks and beautiful fanning coral http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Belize/Belize-Barrier-Reef/Caye-Caulker/blog-312250.html We made arrangements through Ragamuffin Tours to go through another tour group to Turneffe Atoll. Based on blogs V heard the snorkeling and diving were great. Trips to Turneffe were rare during this season due to weather and water conditions so we jumped at the chance to go with a random family that planned to do a fishing snorkeling trip. When we boarded the boat a family from Wisconsin http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Belize/Belize-Barrier-Reef/Caye-Caulker/blog-312231.html Im currently in Caye Caulker and its amazing. The roads are made of white sand. Im in a great little hostel for 10 a night on the beach front. The water is crystal clear and the sun is beating down but with a nice breeze to keep you cool. Im definately staying here for probably another week before heading into Mexico. Everyone speaks English too but after 3 months of trying to speak spanish to th http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Belize/Belize-Barrier-Reef/Caye-Caulker/blog-311434.html George is 30 You'd Better Belieze ItWe'll get on to the birthday part in a bit but first something for the trivia buffs Belize is officially small. It is the 150th largest country in the World The Belizian Flag is special. It is the only national flag with human beings on it and has 12 colours on it 3 more than any other Is there anyone at home It is one of the least densely populated coun http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Belize/Belize-Barrier-Reef/Caye-Caulker/blog-311420.html