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An Unbelizeable Belize Trip

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by: Marissa Jensen
My Belize tour included a bit of everything. Beaches, rain, bugs, Maya ruins, snorkeling and cocktails. I could get use to this...

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Unbelizeable Belize Vacation!

Want to go? Belize Explorer, Hamanasi Adventure, Rainforest and Ruins, Turneffe Atoll Adventure

I went to: Belize, Actun Tunichil Muknal, Hamanasi Resort, Belize City, Pooks Hill Lodge, Turneffe Flats
Pook's Hill getting read to do the ATM CaveOutside of Actun Tunichil in Belize junglesEntrance of Actun Tunichil Muknal CaveMy mom and I getting ready to enter the ATM caveMountain Pine Ride Cayo District BelizeWading through the river in route to the ATM caveHiking through Belize jungles near the Maya MountainsThe Crystal Maiden in the Actun Tunichil Muknal caveRelaxing at Pook's Hill in Belize's Maya MountainsAncient Maya pottery in the ATM caveMore pottery in the Cathedral of the ATM caveActun Tunichil is an amazing placeSkull in Belize's ATM caveView from the bed of our Beach retreatCabana at Pook's HillOur cabana at Pook's HillView from the Balcony Belize Beach hotelTraveler at Pook's Hill Jungle LodgePrincess bed at beach hotel BelizeEating breakfast after walking 2 miles in the rainDownpour in Belize - yes we walked in thatWaiting for the rain to let upTaranchula in Belize during Jaguar Preserve Jungle hikeAnd then came the flooding of the Sittee RiverSittee river flooding during the rainy season near HopkinsThe bridge to cross the river is under all that rubbleThe bridge that washed out during last year's floodingMom and I with the flood behind usMore of the floodGarifuna Museum near Stann Creek District of BelizeLizard in Belize outside our roomPepper containers at Marie Sharpe's Factory in BelizeTouring Marie Sharp's factory - jelly and Belize hotsauceKids waiting for the school busRecess at the Garifuna School in BelizeMe at the Garifuna MuseumMy new found friendsRelaxing at Hamanasi ResortLounging by the pool at Hamanasi in BelizeHere comes another stormBeachfront rooms at Hamanasi BelizeDolphin about to surface in OceanPorpoise!We finally got the picture!Enjoying Garifuna musicGarifuna performersAhhh -- Belize vacationStephanie and me at HamanasiMom, "King" and Me enjoying a drink at HamanasiMom from balcony of our roomSmall plane from Dangriga to Belize CityBeaches of BelizeBeach in BelizeSnorkeling in BelizeAbel our guide takes us on a starfish tourStarfish in BelizeCabana on the beach in BelizeGilligan's Island - well not reallyCan you really hear the oceanNo matter how hard you try, you just won't have themCabana on the beachBelize beach and oceanKurt working on the appetizerIs cooking suppose to be this fun?Definitely!!Kurt on the boat at Turneffe Flats LodgeMe on a boat in BelizeAbandoned Canoe from Cubans trying to fleeOur Boat for the weekTurneffe Flats LodgeDock at Turneffe Flats LodgeBelize OceanLounging on the beachmmm...wine and beach shoesCribbage and wineSkiffs at Turneff FlatsSunset in BelizeSunset on the beachKurt and bartender AlexGuesting enjoying drinks at Turneffe FlatsGuest talking fishing stories in BelizeBelize Beach