Belize!

Well, folks. We made it. 1 day in and everything is still good. :) We arrived at our scheduled time after a slightly harrowing time on our first flight. Apparently -31 isn't so good for airplanes...neither is "sorry folks, apparently they forgot to put something on the airplane..." A close to 1 hour wait on the tarmac in Edmonton (#YEG) made for a slightly dicey connection in Houston (food, who needs food..) but it all worked out (as it always seems to) and we arrived to +30 weather. Nothing like a 60 degree change in temperature to brighten your day.

We were met at the airport by our hosts, Cindy & Peter, and taken out to our mode of transport from Belize City to San Ignacio. A 10 to 15 year old Isuzu Trooper. To call this thing a Jalopy might be an offense to jalopies around the world! It was AWESOME! 2 door (who knew they made the Trooper in 2 door??) 5 speed, absolutely nothing for shock absorbers, mangy mutt in the back (I kid, Chloe is a great dog) windows for Air Conditioning, and what felt like a board for a seat.

I want one!!! I am currently trying to convince Penny we should just buy a truck here and drive around! If not that, maybe an old motorcycle or scooter. Apparently we can buy a new scooter for $1500BZ!

The house we are staying at is about what you expect. Sparse, functional, and totally old school. It even has an old tube TV...without a remote! We are really roughing it here! It looks like it came from a hotel somewhere, in that it has channels set up improperly and stuff...I may needto get a remote so I can set it up properly...I saw on the channel guide they have Sportsnet...I may even be able to get an Oilers game or 2...

Might be easier to watch them lose in +30

Yes, +30..you are going to hear that a lot from me...just because I can. :)

We are currently exploring the town center in San Ignacio...more to come later.

Adios all, keep in touch!