We rode with Ruth & Monica to Belize City and they
dropped us off at the Caye Caulker Water Taxi Terminal. We rode over this
bridge, turns out it is the only hand cranked swing bridge in the world. It
swings to the side twice a day to let sailboats pass through. We were so
grateful for Ruth as the streets of Belize City were jam-packed with cars and
people! It was a zoo! We bought a round trip pass from Belize City to Caye Caulker,
$45US, Aaron was free. We had about 45min to wait so we sat down and got
comfortable. Kris started talking to this American couple, Anthony &
Shannon. He is from Tennessee and she is from Kentucky. They are working with a
board of Christians from Belize and the US to build a Christian school in San
Pedro on the island of Ambregis Caye. We enjoyed sharing with them about our
travels too. They were interested in talking to Kris about their website which
he said he’d gladly help with. The taxi arrived and TONS of people piled into
it as it was the last taxi of the day. We held the boys on our laps and it was
a very long hour ride to Caye Caulker.
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| our room at Sailwinds |
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| Living room & kitchen area |
By the time we reached the island it was
nearly dark and we didn’t know exactly where we were staying for the night. I’d
done a bunch of research online and had 5 hotels picked out but we’ve learned
that it really helps to see the rooms in person so you know exactly what you
are getting. The streets of Caye Caulker were sand and we only saw golf carts
and bicycles- no cars!! We walked down the main road and looked at the cheapest
hotel on my list. Kris saw the room and vetoed it immediately. Since we were
lugging a big rolling duffel bag around along with two backpacks we decided to
get a taxi. The driver knew where the hotels were and took us to another one on my
list, Sailwinds. Kris looked at one room there and decided it would work for
the night. We paid $70US for a one bedroom with a king size bed, bathroom,
living room with sofa bed and kitchenette. After dumping our stuff we headed
out to find dinner.
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| Bambooze |
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| Playng in the sand while waiting for dinner |
There was a guy out in the street encouraging people to
come to his restaurant, Bambooze. So we decided to give it a try. The ambiance
was fantastic! Bamboo walls and roof, sand floor and the neatest thing- swings
for chairs at the bar and at a couple of the tables!! We decided not to sit in
the swings as the boys have enough trouble getting food from plate to mouth
without spilling it. Dinner was incredible! Kris had 2 lobster tails, I had
shrimp & rice and the boys shared a chicken quesadilla, plus a couple rum
drinks- all for $49US. After dinner we headed back to our room and I got the
boys ready for bed while Kris stopped by a grocery store to grab cereal and milk
for breakfast and also to wander around and check out other hotels that might be
cheaper. The boys slept on the sofa bed. They are not used to sharing a bed so
it took them quite a while to fall asleep. Kris returned saying that most of
the hotel offices were closed but he got some Trix, Honey Bunches of Oats and
milk for breakfast (for $8.50US).
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