I've never been to Belize before, so I really didn't know what to expect. It turned out to be one of the best trips I've ever taken. From the start, everyone was really friendly and I felt very comfortable and safe on the island. It didn't hurt that my friend, Shannon, knows some of the locals there and places to go for good food and drink. Thanks girl!

Shannon and I on the water taxi



We took the water taxi to San Pedro from Belize city and that took over an hour. I highly recommend taking the puddle jumper instead... it costs more but is well worth it. Once we got to the island, we spent most of our time hanging out at local bars like BCs, Pier Lounge, Crazy Canucks, Fidos, Blue Water Grill, and Jaquars, amongst many others. Pier Lounge had a great happy hour special- two for one, can't beat that! The "horny monkey" drink at Blue Water was delicious! I wish I had the recipe! The bartenders at Fidos were super friendly and a blast to be around. I really loved all the reggae music everywhere we went... it made me realize how much I miss listening to it.


The coolest bartenders at Fidos... Deon, Chris and Glenn

Shannon, Mike and Tricia at Fidos


Well we did manage to do some tours while we were there, which I am so glad we decided to do. Steve at Coconets set us up with a snorkeling tour to Shark Ray Alley and Hol Chan. Clifford and Eric were our guides, and did an excellent job! I was absolutely blown away by what I saw. Eric, on more than one occasion, brought up stingrays, and nurse sharks for us to view... I wasn't about to touch them! Clifford took us through the coral reefs at Hol Chan, pointing out different fish and types of coral along the way. These guys were great guides and I would highly recommend them for your trips.


Our guides, Clifford and Eric

Eric swiming with the turtle

Showing us a nurse shark



I was really sad to leave San Pedro. It's just so beautiful there and I met some really cool people. I look forward to going back and seeing more of the islands, the ruins, and snorkeling. You just don't get to see stuff like that in Texas! lol!


More pictures from our trip: San Pedro, Belize 3/31-4/2

Ohhhhh yeah... thanks Jackie! I wasn't able to see the pics in the thread itself, but could get everything in your Kodak slideshow. We're returning in 18 sleeps, and it's getting harder and harder to get anything done besides cruise the board and internet!

Jackie22, so good you ladies got to live the dream!

I too cannot see the pictures within the thread but looked at the slide show. They look like fun!

Must be nice to just go for the weekend!

Thanks for letting me know about the pictures. I will try to fix that soon. =)

jackie nice post,you go to live the dream..steve from coconet inernet cafe ,is my buddy he hooked me up with eric and cliford to fish with ..nice guys we had a ball.caught lots of fish..had lots of laughs.glad you got to enjoy,the island life...

Here are the pictures... hope this works now.


Shannon and I on the water taxi




The coolest bartenders at Fidos... Deon, Chris and Glenn


Our guides, Clifford and Eric


Eric swiming with the turtle


Showing us a nurse shark

Another one hooked! Nice job gals! And Jackie..did TQ give ya seat 2A???

2A?? on the Continental Flight? Nope, I didn't go first class if that's what you mean.

just trying to figger out who she gave my seat to :-)

Ha ha ha ha hah aha aha! Funny you should ask! It was the other gals, Tricia, I had 2B, not bad - and thought of you.

Great pictures Jackie! Oh no klcman....first class? And I thought you were one of "us"!

all things to all ppl, there Mr R!

looks like ur gonan get 2 fun weekends in a row there TQ!

and thx for thinmking of me TQ

Yep! No trip report tho... you'll have to just beg Law for details - or just guess.

nope u gotta spill da beans - :p

mebbe

dammitgial, ya giv'n me vertigo!

TQ - bite your tongue woman - there will be NO detail sharing - told ya, K, ya wanna know, ya show up! FAT - you can get here from there!

I also want to throw a plug in for Spindrifts. Clean, accessible, friendly staff, convenient. I've stayed there a few times but forgot what a great place it is - if you're on a somewhat modest budget.

My only regret is that we didn't try Oregano's. Next time.

u didn't tell me that L but, I CAN take a hint haaaaaaaaaa

Yep Law, and it's the CORRECT coast.

Come on klc, we'll need another chap. if the other one falls short on the job or perhaps he may need assistance.

get me seat 2A and I can handle anything! and then yy won't even need anybody else!

so true TQ - k - you can be our relief driver! and I did so tell you, wanna argue? yeah, I didn't think so!

Great report Jackie - welcome to your first hijack!

I have some details about Miss Shannon and our trip to San Pedro... she's funny when she drinks, and she shouldn't be allowed to have a phone! Love ya girl

show me da thread

Hijacks or hijinks?

Perhaps we should argue! No thread is complete without an innocent beginning, a few hijacks and a fight or two!

Jackie! Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Gial, I know where you live!!

You want dirt cause I belive I got some on you too!!

Hell... you can tell everyone my dirt, it might help me find my "snuggle" buddy!

nah I be a luvr not a fighter but if u 2 wanna have at it.....

hey Jackie - tell us and I'll get ya seat 2A for your next trip!!!!!

Awww... I already got my hookup with CO with my girl, Tricia. Plus don't want to rat out my friend... but it was a fun weekend, that's all I'm saying!

good friend!

ya, klc, be cool mon! There will be no secret sharin'.

However, I'm gonna find out your dirt this weekend! Woo hoo!!

clean as a nun's boudoir, my dear - happy hunting

Oh, Jackie, you forgot to tell about your first kiss in SP!!! Yes folks, at the young age of 29 yrs.! Let's hear details!! :p

klc, or should I call you limo driver, I believe I will get some dirt on you.

hell he was in bed by 10:00PM! no luck there! (and I was the limo driver, BTW )- the other dude had his license revoked - antiquity!

Yes, it was a very special first kiss... I was trying to wait until I turned 30 but I just couldn't wait any longer.

Too bad he lives in Belize... why do I have to go so far away to find a guy????

far? it's only 2 hours from houston? that's like driving to galveston and back. EASY! So when are we going back?

I wish it was that easy... I just don't think I'd want to come back to the states.

I'm ready to go back whenever, girl! Just let me know and I'm there!!!!!

yep, after about 3 trips you won't want to come back, lol. I enjoyed reading about your trip.

Nothing wrong with finding a man 2 hrs away from the states

Lots of us single guys down here!

Yeah, I noticed that when I was there!

Jackie, each time I see you know...I can't help but think of you each time. See you one day gial.

Hey Jackie22, Just checked out your slide show - have tears in my eyes! The photo's are awesome!!! Love the shots of the guys at Fidos - Goin' back in Feb. 07, and can't wait. (My husband says we can retire there if I can track down a couple of livers and have them available for transplant....)

I want to live there too!! It's hard trying to get back to everyday life here when my mind keeps thinking of Belize! We'll be back soon... I still need to see so many more things there!

hmmmmm you got it bad gial like I did. Reminds me of me. I literately found it HARD as you said returning to everyday life there after my first week to Belize in 2003. My mind was off for 2 months after returning to Vegas and I was quite confused. After the third trip that is when I thought about moving.

You are right...so many things to see and I still have plenty left to see.

Kra-Z-K or Keli? Am I right? Just wondering... that's so cool that you made the move there. That must be an experience of a lifetime!

yep, "es lo mismo"...it's the same. Kra-Z-K and Keli. It is an experience of a lifetime and sure glad I did it. My mom visited again and when leaving today I said once again how glad I am I live here and she said "me too" refering to being glad she moved here too but realized what she had said right after she said it. lol.
She visits me more than my sisters in the states, what a great place to visit. And she really likes everyone here that she has gotten to know by going out with us.

When r u moving?

If they only had a job there doing graphic design that paid really well... then I might start considering my options. Don't know... ask me that after 2 more trips and we'll see. lol!

Hey Jackie22, Forget about "If they only had a job"......create your own graphic design company - you're a smart woman, find the need, fill the need, and reap the rewards! (And I don't mean the financial....I mean the LIFE!)

Ummm... now you got me thinking!

Two good graphic design studios here now, competing in a market that can only support one. Tough going!

It's been awhile since I initially posted my trip report, but thought it would be nice to add my blog on here too...

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseac...5134D5173354687

It's been too long since my last visit... I'm soooo ready for another trip to the beautiful island!