12/24 11:56 p.m. MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM BELIZE! December 25th 2011 MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!! I haven't blogged for a couple of days because we have been laying low and taking it easy. It's still too windy to dive (but that's okay because that also means we're not hemmoraging money) so instead we snorkeled yesterday, took some long walks and met some really nice people. Today being Christmas Eve we planned dinner with an elderly gentlemen ... 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