Our ride to the Border

Barton Creek to El Remate, Guatemala

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January 29th 2011
Up with the sun & the birds. At least it didn't rain on us last night! Woo hoo! & the stars were incredible of course. Out here in the boonies. We've decided to leave today no matter what the weather has in store. Time to get to Guatemala & I'm afraid of getting stuck here like our European friends. (not really, but I am starting to feel a bit old with all these early 20 somethings in abundance ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Belize » Cayo District » San Ignacio

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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