Jul 19, 2009 - San Ignacio

Jul 19 Lazy day by river after crossing border to Belize (easy hassle free check point).Jul 19 Lazy day by river after crossing border to Belize (easy hassle free check point)....

Apr 12, 2009 - Xunantunich mayan ruins

Today we woke up early and set off in the truck for Xunantunich.Today we woke up early and set off in the truck for Xunantunich....

Apr 11, 2009 - Taking it easy

Today we had no plans, maybe take in some lunch and check out the Saturday market down in San Ignacio. ... We saw a toucan and hummingbird whilst having breakfast on the balcony, (as you do) then went out for a drive.Today we had no plans, maybe take in some lunch and check out the Saturday market down in San Ignacio. ... We saw a toucan and hummingbird whilst having breakfast on the balcony, (as you do) then went out for a drive....

Apr 10, 2009 - San Ignacio

On our day travelling to San Ignacio, we first had a stop at the jaguar reserve at Cockscombe. ... We had a three day stop in San Ignacio, so a bit of time for unpacking a bit more and writing up the trip journal to that point. ... It's just taken a while to get back to the internet to get any further! On our first day in San Ignacio, we got up early to go and see the Mayan ruins right next to our hotel - Cahal Pech. ... After a drive back to San Ignacio town and a wander through their market, we had lunch at a lovely orange orchard - the fresh orange juice was lovely! In the afternoon, the optional trips started. ...

Apr 10, 2009 - Exploring the garden

Today we didn't have any plans so we decided to go off into the wilderness that is my Uncles garden.Today we didn't have any plans so we decided to go off into the wilderness that is my Uncles garden....

Apr 9, 2009 - Che Chem Hah (mayan caves)

We set off for Che Chem Hah caves, we went yesterday but there are only two tours a day, so the timing was out.We set off for Che Chem Hah caves, we went yesterday but there are only two tours a day, so the timing was out....

Apr 7, 2009 - Cahal Pech Mayan ruins

Today we took my cousins up to Cahal Pech ruins, a good way to start off as they are quite low ruins that have been properly cleared for people to explore.Today we took my cousins up to Cahal Pech ruins, a good way to start off as they are quite low ruins that have been properly cleared for people to explore....

Apr 5, 2009 - Jungle

We arrived at Belize airport and were glad to feel a nice tropical breeze as we stepped off the plane.We arrived at Belize airport and were glad to feel a nice tropical breeze as we stepped off the plane....

Feb 9, 2009 - Flores, Guatemala to San Ignacio, Belize

We stayed and extra day in Flores yesterday to get caught up on our journal, do a little shopping and just take it easy. What the #@*%! We were about 20 km from San Ignacio, our planned stop for tonight, so we headed there. ... We rode into San Ignacio and quickly found the hotel that a fellow motorcycle traveler had recommended. ... We got our own little cabin in a nice back yard with a tropical garden and a porch.We stayed and extra day in Flores yesterday to get caught up on our journal, do a little shopping and just take it easy. What the #@*%! We were about 20 km from San Ignacio, our planned stop for tonight, so we headed there. ... We rode into San Ignacio and quickly found the hotel that a fellow motorcycle traveler had recommended. ... We got our own little cabin in a nice back yard with a tropical garden and a porch....

Jul 20, 2008 - San Ignacio

A stopover en route to San Ignacio at Caves Branch Jungle Lodge near the Blue Hole National Park. ... Headed north to San Ignacio via Belmopan (one of the smallest capital cities in the world). ... We finished the day with a visit to Cahal Pech Mayan ruins situated a short walk from San Ignacio. ...

Jun 17, 2008 - ATM Caves, Belize

Today rocked! We went on a day tour to the ATM Caves which stands for: Actun Tunichil Muknal. An hour’s drive out of San Ignacio and a 40 minute walk through the jungle and there we were, at the entrance to the caves. ... Helmets on and away we went.Today rocked! We went on a day tour to the ATM Caves which stands for: Actun Tunichil Muknal. An hour’s drive out of San Ignacio and a 40 minute walk through the jungle and there we were, at the entrance to the caves. ... Helmets on and away we went....

Jun 16, 2008 - Flores-Tikal-San Ignacio-Belize

Visited the Mayan ruins of Tikal in the jungle. Climbed the ladder to the top of one ruins, mild panic attack at the top whilst considering how on earth I was going to get down – palms still sweating typing this? Other ruins were not allowed to be climbed due to tourist deaths through falling on earlier visits Travelled in the afternoon o Belizean border to reach the former British Colony of San Ignacio. ...