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Raggamuffin sailing tour: 3 days on water down the Belizean reef

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January 16th 2017
We headed out from Caye Caulker in tropical torrential rain, all 27 of us in rain jackets (23 neophytes + 4 Belizean crew) on a 35' catamaran, lots of wave motion wind and spray, all expecting the worst, but well tranquilized with early rum punches. A great way to get to know the fabulous mosaic of fellow travellers : a Basque tour operator, Sydney radio show producers, Idaho bush pilots, newly ma ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Belize » Belize Barrier Reef » Rendezvous Caye

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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