It was wisely suggested by Tsunami Adventures that we travel to the mainland on Friday to avoid the crowds of the cruise ships, it was a great call. We were collected at the Belize City water taxi port by Julien who brought us to our driver and co-tour guide Major Tom's and along the way we collected the other co-tour guide Mike. There were 8 of us in the group who had varied tour combos of ziplining, cave tubing and Mayan ruins, but everyone was agreeable to Major Tom's suggestion that we all participate in all three options.
After stopping for some delicious bean empanadas courtesy of Major Tom, we headed to the Aerial Trek Canopy Tours for my first ziplining experience that included 7 segments and was amazing!
We continued on to Caves Branch River(The Nohoch Che’en Reserve). After a 30 minute hike and a rock dive, Mike lead us into our cave tubing adventure.
After changing into dry clothes and picking up our lunch (chicken, rice & beans) we headed for the Altun Ha Mayan Ruins. On our way there, we saw this really cool cactus tree! Upon arrival, Major Tom gave us the historical tour all while attempting to dismiss Al Gore's climate change concerns every chance he got.
On our final day on Caye Caulker we headed out to the Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley and the channel with Tzac of Reef Friendly Tours. We saw nurse sharks, sting rays, turtles, eagle rays and a moray eel. (The clip below as the batfish from our snorkeling in the split)
In front of our condo, Caye Reef.
The winner of the best ice cream on the Caye Caulker.
They had some strange Ice Cream flavored Oreos...in toxic looking colors.
I had an overdue massage at the Healing Touch Day Spa on Saturday, which was a perfect way to close out the vacation.
Apparently drinking and cycling with a minor is not an issue in Caye Caulker.
Last supper @ Habaneros in the midst of a torrential downpour, fortunately it was the only one of our vacation and we were under shelter at the onset.
Pork, ribs & chicken, YUM!
The Split.
Home of the crazy dude who we witnessed boldly chatting up a young Dutch woman right in front of her boyfriend.
Parting view of our condo.
Waiting on the water taxi!
Were on our way home...we're going home...
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