Caye Caulker
March 29 - 30
The Gap like to give their clients a variety of means of transport and, in particular, travel as the locals travel. We left San Ignatio by local bus for Belize City - a very crowded bus where our packs provided some of the seating
Since we had ample time, we decided to get off and visit the zoo for an hour before heading on to the water taxi terminal.
The trip to and from Caye Caulker by water taxi was windy and wet.
"Are we having fun yet Gloria?"
Caye Caulker is a whole different world from inland Belize - this is truly tourist, surf, snorkle and dive world
At the south end of the Caye, well away from the built up area, you can invest in (somewhat wet) property. You're little piece of heaven???
We joined Ragamuffin Tours to board Raga Gal, a 26' sailboat for a sail out to the reef and some snorkelling as well as a sunset cruise and cocktails. The snorkelling was good, although a little adventuresome for some of us novices.
At the second stop, the guide stirred up some stingrays for us to pet (those who wanted to that is).
Later they served conch ceviche and cocktails but as they had forgotten the glasses we poured it into water bottles and shared it around.
"Swill it down there Mike, and then pass it along!"
It turned cloudy and windy so no sunset, but Martin arranged for a BBQ on the beach and we enjoyed a chocolate cake in honour of young Barb's birthday
The next day we checked out the property for sale :) and did a little birding.
