Belizean Shores

We just returned from a fantastic vacation away in Belize. Here's a few images to tantalize the senses.

We were on the island Ambergris Caye so we had to fly in on the local airline, Tropic Air. This is the airstrip. (Only single prop. planes)


The island is long and thin and has the second largest barrier reef in the world about a half mile out creating a calm water channel right up the coast. So, all transportation up and down the island is conducted by boat.


Because of the barrier reef and tourism, the waters are extremely protected. Beaches aren't allowed to be cleared of grasses so they aren't ideal for swimming. Thus most hotels and resorts have nice pools. Here's one glimpse of the pool where we were.


Belize is at the southwest end of the Yucatan peninsula and is ripe with Mayan ruins. This is the Xunantunich archaelogical site on the Belize/Guatemala border.