Belize City Port, Belize

Once we finished our snorkeling excursion, we had about 2 hours before we had to be back to the ship.  Once the boat dropped us on the ship we dropped some stuff off at our room and headed down to catch the tender boat to Belize City.

Unfortunately, we really didn't get to see much of Belize City.  Once we finally figured out how to get out of the port we stepped out and were immediately harassed by people wanting to braid our hair or give us a taxi ride, etc.  By then we only had an hour to wander and it just didn't seem worth it.  So we turned around and went back into the port area.   We just wandered a bit and I got my magnet and we got some Belizian Chocolate from a local store. 

I had originally wanted to do a Mayan Ruins tour but Josh was super paranoid about Belize for some reason so we just did the snorkel.  I do wish we had done the ruins tour so we could have seen more of the country.  Unfortunately, we didn't see much more than the port.

Snorkeling Rendezvous Caye, Belize

Belize is one of those ports you have to tender to if you want to get to Belize City.  With our excursion we actually went the opposite direction.  We headed off the coast to Rendezvous Caye, a tiny 3 acre island in Belize's Barrier Reef. 

This was our first time snorkeling and I was a bit nervous because I have never liked those face masks, but it ended up being fine for me.  Josh, on the other hand, did not have a good time with this.  He kept having issues with his mask, so he had the kayak guy take him back to shore.  I really enjoyed snorkeling and think this was a great first experience.   The reef wasn't quite as large as I was expecting, but I was with the beginners so that may have something to do with it.  The more experienced snorkelers went to the other side of the island and I think there was more there.   After snorkeling, we had time to grab a bite to eat and relax for about an hour and a half.  

The boat ride to and from was very enjoyable.  It was about 45 minutes long and the views were amazing.  We were also able to talk to one of the guides about Belize and it's culture, which was great. 

Bye Bye 'Murica!

Josh and I are headed to Miami today where we will board our cruise ship for our (delayed) Honeymoon!!  Be back on the 16th!!

I can't wait to share about our cruise and my return to Central America!!