Aug 8, 2009 - San Pedro, Belize

The last skirmish on the Guatemala-Belize border was in February 2000 when a Guatemalan was shot by a Belize Defence Force border patrol. I find one in San Pedro on Ambergris Caye. ... If Belize City is the epitome of the shadowy sides of Caribbean life, the Cayes certainly represent the sunny side and San Pedro on Ambergris Caye (La Isla Bonita in Madonna’s song, according to some, and they are not trying to deny that on the island), has that relaxed ‘sunny beach, waving palms and cool breeze’ charm. ... It was the perfect spot for my last few days in the region, reading a book and generally lazing through the day (except for a few appointments with bank people of course - in case you were wondering why I stopped over).The last skirmish on the Guatemala-Belize border was in February 2000 when a Guatemalan was shot by a Belize Defence Force border patrol. I find one in San Pedro on Ambergris Caye. ... If Belize City is the epitome of the shadowy sides of Caribbean life, the Cayes certainly represent the sunny side and San Pedro on Ambergris Caye (La Isla Bonita in Madonna’s song, according to some, and they are not trying to deny that on the island), has that relaxed ‘sunny beach, waving palms and cool breeze’ charm. ... It was the perfect spot for my last few days in the region, reading a book and generally lazing through the day (except for a few appointments with bank people of course - in case you were wondering why I stopped over)....

May 19, 2009 - Belize

We had to take about a twenty minute taxi ride to the dock where we boarded a boat taxi for a two hour ride to San Pedro. ... When we got to San Pedro, we boarded a second boat that was there to take us to the condo we were staying at. ... We could have taken a plane from Belize City to San Pedro but I am glad we didn't. ...

Apr 11, 2009 - Belize, Part One

Two weeks in Belize! So sorry it has taken so long, but I wanted to have all the photos.Two weeks in Belize! So sorry it has taken so long, but I wanted to have all the photos....

Mar 14, 2009 - Belize! Part Deux

Two weeks in Belize! Part Two.Two weeks in Belize! Part Two....

Jan 7, 2009 - Ambergris Cay, Belize

We made an overnight run to Ambergris Cay, Belize.We made an overnight run to Ambergris Cay, Belize....

May 18, 2008 - Rest days in Belize

Our snorkelling trip was a huge success.Our snorkelling trip was a huge success....

May 17, 2008 - Rally psychology

Writing this blog makes me realise how much I have come to rely on a 'spell checker' as this has no such facility.Writing this blog makes me realise how much I have come to rely on a 'spell checker' as this has no such facility....

Jan 31, 2008 - Here we are in the Sand and Sun!

Day3 Got up at 5am and Enrique picked us up and took us to the Thunderbolt ferry in Corozal. Got the boat at 7am and arrive in San Pedro at 9 am plenty of time for breafast. ... Check in hotel and go for breakfast , very good omlet and coffee.Day3 Got up at 5am and Enrique picked us up and took us to the Thunderbolt ferry in Corozal. Got the boat at 7am and arrive in San Pedro at 9 am plenty of time for breafast. ... Check in hotel and go for breakfast , very good omlet and coffee....

Dec 10, 2007 - Warm Once Again

We left behind the snowing and cold weather for sunny Belize.We left behind the snowing and cold weather for sunny Belize....