I never expected to be swimming in a dark cave on Christmas morning. My son Preston and I didn't know what to expect during that long bus ride through the heart of the Cayo district. When we arrived the guide led us through the jungle for about 45 minutes on foot. Then he handed out helmets with headlamps, jumped in the water up to his chest and said, "let's go, stay close behind!" Three hours later we emerged into the sun and ate a fabulous lunch....it very challenging physically and mentally, the darkness plays tricks with the senses.
The next day we paddled to San Ignacio, about 2 hours away from the river camp where we were staying. Talk about intimidating...floating down the river in Central America heading for a town we never had been and the only directions where to exit the river at the "concrete block on the left." My son and I did it and had the best tacos in a little place most people in Dallas would never dare go in. I love allowing my adventurous side to come out in Belize.
This year I heading back to Belize with Dawn Heyl. She and I are leading a tour beginning Oct 22, it is too late to join us for this one, but we will bring you updates of our experience.
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Then he handed out helmets with headlamps, jumped in the water up to his chest and said, "let's go, stay close behind!" Three hours later we emerged into the sun and ate a fabulous lunch....it very challenging physically and mentally, the darkness plays tricks with the senses. Kilimanjaro hiking
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