Greetin's from the Islands, Mon!
First of all, there was no post yesterday! We were too busy getting ourselves out of Guatemala and over to the Cayes. Didn't miss much as we spent most of the day driving.
After noon we hopped on a water taxi in Belize City (with about 50 other people--packed like sardines--on a boat that holds 30). 45 minutes later we found ourselves on Caye Caulker, a tiny island with a quaint, laid-back Caribbean village just off the coast. Our room at the Iguana Reef Inn is fantastic; as nice as any resort we've stayed at (here or anywhere else). We were both pretty excited to get both consistent a/c and a good shower. The days have been much cooler after the cold front (88ish or so) moved in so we aren't dying from the heat anymore.
Last night we inadvertently signed up for a sunset cruise that turned out to be a sunset "booze cruise." Click here for a pic of us there. That was entertaining though not as romantic as it could be with reggae music pumping through broken speakers and 25 of your closest friends on a little sailboat downing rum punches like prohibition started tomorrow. On the bright side we did discover a lot of great music to play at our reception :)
Today we went on a boat tour to watch manatees frolicking in the water, fishes swimming among coral gardens, and sting rays and sharks swarming the boat for treats. We actually got to get in the water with the rays and sharks and that might be one of the big highlights of the trip. The sharks are nurse sharks, not threatening to people, but still look daunting nonetheless. It kind of goes against human nature to jump into water with a handful of 6 foot sharks circling below. And I would be lying if I said that the Crocodile Hunter didn't cross my mind every time a stingray swam underneath me--you really can't take your eyes off of them and they stare back with some very deep looks. Traci was able to user her camera underwater and got some great shots of the rays. Here is another.
Tomorrow we head to Ambergris Caye but hope to get back to Caye Caulker someday...
Two more days until the Big One!
Roger and Traci
After noon we hopped on a water taxi in Belize City (with about 50 other people--packed like sardines--on a boat that holds 30). 45 minutes later we found ourselves on Caye Caulker, a tiny island with a quaint, laid-back Caribbean village just off the coast. Our room at the Iguana Reef Inn is fantastic; as nice as any resort we've stayed at (here or anywhere else). We were both pretty excited to get both consistent a/c and a good shower. The days have been much cooler after the cold front (88ish or so) moved in so we aren't dying from the heat anymore.
Last night we inadvertently signed up for a sunset cruise that turned out to be a sunset "booze cruise." Click here for a pic of us there. That was entertaining though not as romantic as it could be with reggae music pumping through broken speakers and 25 of your closest friends on a little sailboat downing rum punches like prohibition started tomorrow. On the bright side we did discover a lot of great music to play at our reception :)
Today we went on a boat tour to watch manatees frolicking in the water, fishes swimming among coral gardens, and sting rays and sharks swarming the boat for treats. We actually got to get in the water with the rays and sharks and that might be one of the big highlights of the trip. The sharks are nurse sharks, not threatening to people, but still look daunting nonetheless. It kind of goes against human nature to jump into water with a handful of 6 foot sharks circling below. And I would be lying if I said that the Crocodile Hunter didn't cross my mind every time a stingray swam underneath me--you really can't take your eyes off of them and they stare back with some very deep looks. Traci was able to user her camera underwater and got some great shots of the rays. Here is another.
Tomorrow we head to Ambergris Caye but hope to get back to Caye Caulker someday...
Two more days until the Big One!
Roger and Traci
7 Comments:
Sounds like you two really are having the trip of a lifetime. What a great honeymoon! Sure beats a weekend at the coast. Of course we didn't encounter circling sharks, screaming monkeys or dive-bombing bats :)
Nice to know that someone is seeing the sun. Enjoy it while you can - it hailed here yesterday.
Can't wait to see the video & pics. And nice to know you picked out some music for the reception :)
Keep up the correspondence - It's almost as good as an Indiana Jones movie!
Love you both and sending you lots of love on Friday especially.
Di
Hi, sounds like you guys are having a ball. We enjoy reading your entries and have had alot of laughs. Wow two day to go, time has went fast, can't wait to see more pictures. Love the elephant.
Love Rodney and Sharon
What a way to scare your parents! Don't blog for a day and then show pictures of sharks and sting rays!!!!! Your cats would never forgive you if a sting ray got you. They're doing great, by the way. Monday likes to get up on the computer with Simba, while your dad is reading his email. Have a GREAT day tomorrow!!!!!!!!!! We'll be thinking of you all day!!! All our love, Mom & Dad
Glad that you finally posted again. I was starting to get a little concerned. If I knew you were out swimming with sting rays and sharks, I would have been really worried! Can't wait to see pictures from tomorrow - we'll be thinking of you. Oh and the movie filmed partly in Tikal: one of the Star Wars episodes! (OK, I really didn't know that -- a Star Wars junkie told me so)
Well, only hours until April 20th and then you will magically become Mr. and Mrs. Roger Anderson!
It's been a great ride reading your posts! Looking forward to the next!
Thanks for sharing!
Kisses to both of you...K
It's always fun reading about your trip. Something you'll always have to share about your Honeymoon / Wedding. I kinda like that order...honeymoon first, that is.
I just realized that today is the 20th. The big day here!! Congratulations to both of you! A truly joyous day.
BJ
So I woke up this morning and thought, "Wow, Traci and Roger are MARRIED!!!" WOOHOO!
Congrats! we are so excited to see pictures and help you celebrate at your reception!
Best wishes,
Kev and Darcy
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