thanks to everyone who answered my questions and everyone that has posted on the board. i've gained a lot of useful info. sweetjane i did see your picts - great! our airfare is booked. arriving placencia july 23, tentatively staying mariposa, then to lamanai outpost, duplooys, a.c either banana bch or xandua can't decide.

Bonnie - if you do stay at Mariposa, will you say hello to Marcia and Peter from Bill and Cheryl? They are SUPER people...and made our stay there very special. While you're at it, give a little pat on the head to Coco and Bella I'm sure you will love your stay there. Have FUN!

you will love duplooys too. take a canoe ride & swim. it was so much fun.