Year Visited: 2004 (June 18-27th, October 4- November 18)

Areas and Sites Visited: Belize City, Caye Caulker, Half Moon Caye, Blue Hole, Monkey Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Belize Zoo, Belmopan, San Ignacio, Mountain Pine Ridge, Roaring River Golf Course, Caracol, 1000Ft Falls, Hopkins, Sitte River, Gales Point, Sibun River, Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Shark Ray Alley, Rio Frio Caves.

Gemma’s Trip Highlights: Snorkeling at the Blue Hole. Taking a mud bath in the Sibun River. Sailing out to Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley snorkeling all day and eating freshly made conch salsa and chips. Relaxing at Mountain Pine Ridge. Jungle trekking and standing next to a ceiba tree. Relaxing in a hammock. Singing karaoke with the locals at Amigos. Seeing the spectacle of a car moving against gravity on the Southern Highway. Playing darts with Pirate Pete. Sleeping in a mosquito net. Canoeing down the Sibun River. Drumming with local drummer, Emmeth. Trying to sight jaguars at Cockscomb Basin. Eating the local food in Belmopan. Riding the bus with the locals. Practicing speaking Spanish. Exploring the Rio Frio Caves. Eating a mango while taking in the sight of the 1000Ft. Falls. Swimming under a waterfall in the middle of the jungle. Waking up to the sound of birds chirping in the morning. Having a yummy authentic Mayan meal at Maya Mountain Lodge and exploring and climbing to the top of Mayan ruins at Caracol.

Other: Stayed at: Five Sisters Lodge, Monkey Bay, Maya Mountain Lodge, Princess Hotel & Casino, Tropical Paradise Hotel

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