We flew into San Pedro the afternoon of October 20 last year, while the edge of Wilma was brushing Belize. Water taxis weren't running, so it was fly or not make it to the island that day. The flight over the water was one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen! The wind was blowing strongly and pushing the water up over the reef, then blowing it out in big white lacy fans across that beautiful blue surface.

I was a bit white-knuckle at first (might have cracked a small bone or two in my husband's hand!)but got over it as the view took my mind off in other directions.

My reality check bounced.