Well, not exactly a road trip, we fly not drive. But … anyone interested in Belize? I’ve just returned from a great trip with friends, and I’m already planning another trip for January. We will be full for this trip (no more than 15 people) so let me know soon if you are interested. It’s a blend of Junkyard reality, PathLight heart, and touristy fun.
The most recent trip was really short: we spent less than 72 hours in Belize. But it was packed. Here’s a list of the things we did:
Met with PathLight students and heard their stories.
Visited St. John’s Cathedral.
Drive through Belize City neighborhoods.
Had an early morning birding experience in the rainforest.
Toured Xunantunich, an amazing Mayan ruin.
Went on a walking tour of a nearby village with PathLight students and mentors.
Crossed a river on a hand cranked ferry.
Shared watermelon with a village parent on her back porch.
Shopped a few locally owned stores with handmade crafts.
Made tortillas over an open fire at a village home.
Visited a Belizean school.
Hiked to and into St. Herman’s Cave.
Met the PathLight chaplain and talked about spiritual life in Belize.
Swam in a creek in the rainforest.
Sampled the goodies at Lamanai Chocolate, all of which are made by Mayan women.
Had lunch with the PathLight teacher trainers and heard their plans for changing the education system.
Hiked the “Ring Trail” around Jaguar Creek.
Had dinner with the CEO of the Government of Belize Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Transport.
Get the idea? It was fun, educational, eye opening, and fun. Did I mention fun?
So if you are interested, let me know. I’d love to chat about it!
Photo taken by me inside St. Herman’s Cave.