Category Archives: Belize

From the oceans to the mountains

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Belize is famous for its barrier reef, tropical weather, beautiful long beaches and layback Caribbean lifestyle.  The tropical weather – that is, almost constant rain, was stopping us from visiting the reef but we still wanted to see what life was like at a Belizean beachside community.  So our goal for the day was the southern beaches around the sandy town of Placencia but to get there we had to … Continue reading →

Bedraggled Belize

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The Customs official reached into a large box she had on the counter and with a big smile handed Julie a rainbow-coloured frosted cupcake.  How often does that happen when you are passing into a new country?  Well, Belize is very unique in this part of the world, English speaking, layback, more Caribbean than Central American, more black than Latino, much less stress.  Never mind they confiscated some fruit and … Continue reading →