Belize: Day Two (Nina Moreno)

This morning started bright and early! Our group met in the lobby just before 7am for coffee and to have breakfast before heading for our water taxi.  Breakfast this morning consisted of fried jacks, boiled eggs, potatoes, sausage, cheese, and bean sauce.  It was delicious and very different from the usual American breakfast!  Following breakfast, we boarded a water taxi to San Pedro.  The 1.5 hour ride was bumpy, but quick.  The sunny beaches of San Pedro greeted us with various vendors selling beautifully handcrafted wood items and hand stitched bags as well as a variety of Belizean culture.  The first half of our day consisted of a choice between snorkeling with sharks or shopping and exploring the beach.

At noon, we all gathered at Elvi’s Kitchen for the traditional Belizean cuisine of chicken, rice and beans.  The delicious food paired well with fresh squeezed lime juice and fresh watermelon juice.  Following lunch, we resumed our search for the perfect souvenirs to take back to Texas.  Several individuals within the group played giant Jenga and giant Connect Four along the beach.

One thing we found to be interesting were the young children selling various items to tourists along the beach.  Some children appeared of preschool age and knew their trade well.  This is something we would never see in America.

Following our long day at San Pedro, we boarded the water taxi back to Belize city where we enjoyed dinner at the Calypso Restaurant located at our hotel.  Our meal choices consisted of seafood, pasta, and fajitas.

The streets of San Pedro left much to explore, and we were sad to leave, however we all look forward to the many locations left to explore!  Tomorrow, we will tour the Altun Ha Maya Ruin in Maskall.  Stay tuned to hear about all that we learn on our New Year’s Eve in Belize!!  You better Belize we’re having a blast learning and exploring all that this beautiful country has to offer!