Jimmy & Toni Visit Belize

We met the Clarks at the Belize City Airport fresh from our trip to Tikal.  We were so excited to finally have them visit Belize.  After a short flight from Houston, Texas on  TACA, we loaded up our rental car and headed south.

We stopped for pizza in Belmopan at a Peace Corps favorite, Pasquale’s Pizzeria.  The drive down the Hummingbird Highway was beautiful, and we made it Punta Gorda a few hours later. 

My parents spent a few days in Punta Gorda Town getting to know more about our community. We attended Easter Day services at St. Joseph’s Anglican Church, walked around PG, toured our schools, relaxed by the pool, and explored the Toledo District.  We took a trip to Noh Sohs in San Antonio Village and Rio Blanco Falls in Santa Cruz.  We ate with Miss Marian and stopped by the Snack Shack for a breakfast burrito.  My parents really enjoyed staying at the Coral House Inn, and they had a great time seeing our site.

After some time in PG, we headed north to the Placencia Peninsula.  We stayed at the Singing Sands Inn at Maya Beach, and spent a few days relaxing on the beach, lounging by the pool, and touring the village of Placencia.  We ate some great food and enjoyed gellato from the Tutti Frutti.  We even took a sailing and snorkeling trip to nearby Whippari Caye. 

The final days of Jimmy and Toni’s trip took us north.  We stopped in Belmopan for a tour of Peace Corps Headquarters, a trip to the Belize Zoo, and a stop at Altun Ha.  We stayed at the Black Orchid Resort in Burrell Boom just north of the airport.

It was soon time to say goodbye, and we watched as their plane flew away. We had a great time with my parents, and we were sad to see them go.  We are so glad that they were able to experience a part of our lives here and get to know more about this beautiful country that we have called home for almost the last two years.

Thanks Mom and Dad for a wonderful visit!  We had a fantastic time and hope you did too!

Comments

[Jimmy]

It was indeed a great trip. We are already planning our next "spring time" vaction with you guys, it's going to be tough topping the last two trips! Love ya much,

Dad

[Aletha Anderson]

The report from Jim and Toni sounded as great as yours--what fun for all of you--four fantastic people!! We love you all--GiGi & Bill (yes--I'm back!!)