Hello family, here are some pictures from the last three stops of our cruise to the western carribbean. I can honestly say that I did not care for Belize as a port stop. We did however rent a taxi to take us to the Belize zoo. They were still suffering from hurricane damage at the zoo but all in all it was neat to see the different wild life from that country.
Entrance to the Zoo
Emma and Camrie holding a Python
Believe it or not, this is the national animal of belize. here is some info I collected on line regarding their national animal:
Tapir (Tapirus Bairdii) is the largest land mammal of Central America. Known as the “mountain cow” in Belize, they are forest dwellers, active mostly at night as they forage along river banks and forest clearings. The tapir is the national animal of Belize. The tapir has a prehensile, long nose like an elephant or anteater, but is actually related to the horse and rhinoceros. Its general color is dusty brown with a white fringe around the eyes and lips, white tipped ears and occasional white patches of fur on the throat and chest. They feed on grasses, aquatic vegetation, leaves, buds, and fruits of the low-growing shrubs. Its long, flexible upper lip and flat molars are well suited for foraging and swallowing twigs, nuts, and other tough plant tissues found throughout river basins.
The next pictures are of Roatan. This was a beautiful island and is a part of Honduras. I loved this island and would entertain flying there and staying for a couple of weeks.
The two girls and I took lessons to learn how to wind surf. It was fun, however, we picked too nice a day and didn't have as much breeze as we would have liked.
Cozumel was a busy place! very commercialized and was a fun port for Emma and Camrie. Too many people for Janene and I.
We did a snorkle session on this island. Emma and Camrie were given the opportunity to drive the boat. (These guys just wanted to flirt with the blonde, fair skinned Canadian girls.)
Well that about does the trip we took to the western carribbean. Until next time... Adios!
Love you all,
Garth
3 comments:
I have an apple from Belize. I think Jenny brought it back. They must have taken the same cruise sometime. Interesting info on their national animal. I think I feel more comfortable with the beaver. Looks like you had an interesting time.
I think your father instinct is showing. That's good!!
Love,
Gramma
We have taken the Western Carib., bummer you didn't enjoy Belize. We've stopped there twice, two years apart and found it very different the second time. Cruisin is pretty awesome though isn't it?!! Interesting how tourists and money change a place. Looks like it was a fun get-a-way all in all!!!! Love you lots ~Jenny
The cruise was excellent! I think I had high expectations of Belize because of what other people had told me. It was still nice though... but not my favorite. There are definitely other places I would go see before going back to Belize.
Jenny, you are correct, cruisin is excellent, you are catered to hand and foot. It is very relaxing.
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