Belize Trip Hi-lights

I thought I was prepared for this exciting trip to Belize. I had called the boat agency found out times of departure, price of tickets, and had asked if they went to Belize City which they said they did. Well, when we arrived at the port I was wondering where the big boat was. I was expecting like a ferry or at least a large cargo ship. Wrong! We were met with a little twenty passenger tour boat with a little tarp roof over half the back of the boat. And no they didn't go to Belize City only to Dangriga, 3 hours south of Belize City!! I couldn't believe this. Well what else could we do. So I quick made phone calls to Belize and made arrangements that we would have to take a bus to Belize City once we got to Dangriga which I had never heard of before in my life.





Hannah and Joseph had to sit in the back because it was too dangerous up front. So they sat in the back and I was right up front on the side with a rope rubbing my knee. The sky was overcast with a 40% chance of rain and we were about to embark on a three hour journey across the open sea. I was really praying. All the luggage was piled in the front of the boat including some bikes. That was my front view throughout the duration of the trip. Well we took off. The wind was picking up and our little boat was ramping about 3 to 4 foot waves. It was amazing. The water was splashing over the side onto my arm. My sleeve was soaked on the first ten minutes of the ride. What would the next three hours entail?



Well the closer we got to Belize the calmer the water became. We passed some beautiful little islands. A few had people living on them. It was just gorgeous.








So we arrived in a little town called Dangriga. We got info on buses leaving for Belize City and also where we might find a room. We got a nice little room for $35 with a balcony overlooking the ocean. It was great. It was also close to the bus station where we took our bus the following morning. So thankfully, everything worked out.




7 comments:

Jeanne said...

Hi to all...
So glad you had a good trip. It looks like it was very exciting. The picture of you on the swinging bridge gave me goose bumps.. the water looks very deep.
Joseph is really getting around, and he is oh, so cute. I wish I could squeeze him...

Scott said...

What a nice view of the sea!

Steve Hight said...

In a similar vein -- the one time I went to Belize I flew from Guatemala, not knowing that there were no direct flights from Guatemala City. I went first to Las Flores, El Peten, and then they put me on a small Cessna (170, I think) with room for just 3 passengers plus the pilot! I sat on the pilot's right and got some super views, and even saw most of a full-circle rainbow in front of us. It was a blast! The plane was small enough that my luggage went on a larger aircraft from another airline.

Beth Stetler said...

Unbelievable!

Tiffany said...

There is never a dull moment with you guys, is there? Haha!! You all look great and I'm glad your trip went well!! Joseph is adorable and he's getting so big!! Love you guys and miss ya!!

Anonymous said...

God is so good, I loved the pics. It has been a while since I have been able to log on since everything else has been going on. Thank the Lord for the phone. But a pic is worth a thousand words, and these pics of you all make me just want to now. But patience....
Give Joseph a big hug and tell him Grammy loves him. Big one for both of you, too:)

Denise said...

You are very brave! What beautiful islands and lovely setting for the motel. We appreciate you all and the sacrifices you are making in order to advance His Work.
Blesssings,
The Truesdales