Garifuna Drumming in Hopkins

We had the opportunity to see the Garifuna drummers while we were in Hopkins at the Lebeha Drumming Center.  They are Belizean National Champions.  The type of drumming they do is traditional Garifuna and Punta Rock.  The group drumming for Continue reading Garifuna Drumming in Hopkins

Snorkeling More of the Belize Barrier Reef

We left Caye Caulker with Raggamuffin Tours around 1030am.  While probably some of the most commercial part of the Belize Barrier Reef, Coral Gardens/Shark Ray Alley/Hol Chan, are very impressive in my opinion.  They plan the order in which you Continue reading Snorkeling More of the Belize Barrier Reef

Snorkeling the Belize Barrier Reef

Note:  Resolution on all of these photos has been lowered for easier uploading.  Higher resolution photos will be posted to my Flickr account (alaskagirlatheart) at a later date. Yesterday was the first absolutely gorgeous day since we arrived in Belize Continue reading Snorkeling the Belize Barrier Reef

Arriving in Hopkins Belize

Today we arrived in Hopkins about mid day after a very enjoyable ride with Danielia.  Just like San Ignacio it’s been raining like heck here which is not common for this time of year.  The locals are getting a bit Continue reading Arriving in Hopkins Belize

Walking in the Steps of Mayans at ATM (Actun Tunichil Muknal)

Today was my second and my Mom’s first visit to ATM.  It was tied for my favorite things to do in Belize when I visited in December 2010.  Today I wasn’t sure what to expect…would it be exactly the same?…would Continue reading Walking in the Steps of Mayans at ATM (Actun Tunichil Muknal)

Flora and Fauna of Caracol

We visited Caracol in Belize today.  Here are some of the beautiful and interesting plants we saw.  I’ll post more about the Mayan ruins another time. Note:  Resolution on all of these photos has been lowered for easier uploading.  Higher Continue reading Flora and Fauna of Caracol