I was out of the guesthouse in time to catch the 8 AM water taxi to Caye Caulker. There really is nothing like a boat ride on open waters on a beautiful day. Plus, there was a little dog wearing a Belizean flag like a cape. As a rule, I'm against dogs wearing clothes,...

I headed out into town early, thinking I could beat the hottest part of the day. No such luck, as it was already hitting close to 90 at 8:30. This town is old and rundown. The people are friendly but tourists like myself are marked. Everyone asks for money. Some by...

I awoke at 8:30 and wanted to see a bit more of the area before moving on to Belize. I got on one of the dirt cheap (though still clean and comfortable) public buses to Las Calderitas, the rocky beach nearby. Instead, I ended up taking the entire route back to town,...

Jesse, Liam and Angus left the room early, around 7:30. I was able to muster a quick 'adios' before falling back asleep. When I woke up a while later, I wondered if I just should have joined them. I didn't much feel like spending $100 on seeing the Sian Ka'an...

I awoke at 7:30 feeling incredibly refreshed. Considering how early I went to bed, I was shocked to even sleep that late. Guess I needed it. Another walk to the beach and another incredible amount of sweat. The sun is more powerful here. I've obviously felt...