Gud maanin Belizean cayes
Days 16 to 20: "Laziness is nothing more than the habit of resting before you get tired" (Jules Renard)
Sun 9 Jan 2011 - Thu 13 Jan 2011
25 °C
The 7am tourist bus to Belize City is a rude awakening for me: the comfortable, spacious air-conditioned Mexican buses have been replaced by some rickety old thing where seats big enough for one are occupied by two. I am sharing with Crazy Artist Lady, who has some interesting tales but is rather a panicky traveller and decides I am her new best friend. Thankfully Ana and Damian rescue me once we get to the water taxi and on arrival on Caye Caulker I see that Crazy Artist Lady is talking to some unsuspecting locals so I make a quick getaway. Ana, Damian and I go out for lobster for dinner to celebrate. I've never sat on a swing to eat dinner before, but I am now a fan: we should have these at home.
Mmmm, lobster and Belikin
Caye Caulker
After a couple of pleasant days on Caye Caulker, which is the most relaxed place I have seen for some time, it's all aboard the Ragga King for a sailing trip down the longest barrier reef in the Western hemisphere to Placencia. Incredible dazzling turquoise water, beautiful marine life, deserted islands and lazy sunny days, plus a great bunch of new friends and a top quality crew (thanks Kevin, Ellis and Chris). Happy days of snorkelling, sunbathing, fishing (which I discover is not my new career), reggae and rum punch.
The Ragga King at sunset
Beer o'clock, Goffe Caye
Paradise comes with a price. My shoes and I embark on a 3 day trial separation period. This is particularly unpleasant when tiptoeing into the islands' toilet facilities, which have to be flushed with a bucket but apparently that's too much work for some. Urgh. Day 1 shower consists of a bucket of water over the head to rinse off the salt, and Day 2 isn't much better. Pitching the tents is a little tricky when the wind picks up: my tent buddy Vanessa and I go for a spot away from the flight path of any coconuts. Oh well, I guess I'm not in Kansas anymore.
Setting up camp on Goffe Caye
Posted by cmarks Wed 12 Jan 2011 18:24 Archived in Belize
You went sailing?! a) jealous b) impressed! Wish I could come join you.... but only 3 weeks to the 'new job' that's not a new job....!
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Mon 14 Feb 2011 by Emma