Belize, 2024, day 6

Slept in today. No diving because of flights tomorrow so I was considering catching the ferry to the south side of the island and exploring a bit. Matt and Lilli were heading out on a snorkeling adventure. After scuba diving snorkeling can feel a bit lame, plus I’d already gone out snorkeling a few days ago. I didn’t need or want to go again.

As I was waving goodbye to them on the dock I could feel my feet getting sunburned and the heat of the sun plus the 75% humidity was already uncomfortable and it was only 10:30am. Walking around in this heat was off the table for me.

I headed back to the room and this guy was at the base of the stairs.

Not the biggest I’ve seen this trip but I wasn’t sure he was going to move out of my way.

He moved and I went up to the room and meditated. Did a few things around the condo and then sat out on the balcony to finish yesterday’s blog.

Several hours later…

Notice I’ve crossed my legs the opposite way.

I ended up spending six hours out on the balcony. It was hot and humid but the shade and the 15 mph breeze made it quite relaxing and comfortable. I read and wrote and watched the frigates sail in front of a developing thunder storm.

Side note, Lilli got to feed a Frigate today by holding a fish up. It swooped down and grabbed the fish! She also fed a tarpon without also feeding it her hand, unlike me. My wound is healing nicely, FYI.

We went over to the pool bar and had dinner. Knock on wood, I’ve managed to stay insect bite free this entire time thanks to various bug repellents and essential oils. Yay! Matt and Lilli got pretty bit up during dinner. Boo.

Lilli headed back to the room and Matt and I walked down to the water to enjoy a couple of Cuban cigars I picked up at the Belize airport. I’m not a cigar smoker but there’s just something rebellious about smoking a Cuban cigar. And the last time I was in Central America Rob and I had a couple of Cuban cigars in the middle of the rain forest.

I couldn’t have asked for a more relaxing last full day in Belize.

Tonight we pack up so we are ready to fly out first thing in the morning.

I feel a great deal of pride that I have avoided any “can you Belize it?” And “this place is unbelizeable” jokes in this blog. It might be the most restraint I’ve ever had to practice. I can’t Belize I was able to do it.

Thanks for following along.