Belize

Mark had a work trip to Belize, so we went together to check out the smallest capital city in the world, Belmopan. It is so small - 7,000 inhabitants - that we didn't take a picture. There is not much to see, but now we can say we visited the smallest capital in the world!

We left Belmopan after Mark met with all the necessry people there, including the ambassador, a school friend of Obama's. Caulker Caye (pronounced key) is where we headed, to relax, take it easy, walk around, see the lovely Caribe, maybe snorkel or dive -- just generally vacate.

local sculpture

Caulker Caye is famous for , hmmmm, let's see - I think it's famous for a lot of rasta-looking folks who are very very very relaxed. I mean, very relaxed. The motto of the place is 'go slow' and so we did.


Our first night we stayed at Mara's Place. Most hostels are better. After being eaten alive, we switched hotels to a place with a lovely view. And screens. And room to turn around.

Kathleen outside Mara's - the best place to be in that hotel (sorry Mara)

The view from our second room - at The Barefoot Caribe

Snorkeling - look at all the pretty fish!

So our analysis of Belize is - a lovely, relaxed, and laid back atmosphere, great for diving or hanging around in the sun. We'll be back (for business) and may visit a different caye or explore some Mayan ruins... we'll definitely bring a good book.