Bus to Placencia

Punta Gorda to Placencia

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January 23rd 2011
This morning I woke with the sun, Geoff slept, I read. Then the most beautiful drumming started from the church next door. It sounded incredible. The service started at 7 & ended around 830 & it seems that most of it was spent drumming & singing. I went outside & checked it out but felt bad going in late so I just listened from outside. They were singing hymnals but to the rhythm of the drum alone ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Belize » Stann Creek District » Placencia

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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