Acatenango will forever be something I remember, not because it is the third highest volcano in Central America but because it is also the most challenging hike I have done so far, but oh soooo worth it. Reaching 3976m (13,040ft), Acatenango last erupted in 1972 and has been dormant since. It can be climbed as a … More Hiking one volcano to see others
The hiking boots are out of the bag and back on my feet…thought it best to ease myself in gently so my first hike was to Pacaya Volcano, just outside of Antigua. It’s a very popular thing to do for people visiting around here and almost anybody could manage it. If you are feeling unsure … More Toasting marshmallows on a volcano
Not sure my bum will ever be the same again There are a few journeys that have left indelible marks on my memory. One was many years ago in Cambodia, driving to the Thai border. We bumped along for hours cramped in a small bus, with numerous punctures and long delays at the sides of … More Take a run and jump she said!
Rio Dulce is one of the few places I have hesitated about going to. Would it be worth it? I had heard mixed things, but in the end I decided to go, seeing as I was in the neighbourhood, well relatively. My guidebook described the town itself as a squalid settlement! Quite harsh I thought, … More You never know unless you go
A quick post, to share with you what I was at this morning. Not my usual start to the day but Gregario, who we were staying with was determined that we see some tucans before leaving the area. Despite many attempts over the last few days we hadn’t seen any, so off we went in … More The early bird catches the tucan
Muddy Hiking boots – Yes Tired Legs- Yes Big smile – Yes Learn something new – Yes See any jaguars – No Unfortunately we didn’t spot any jaguars but we got far more from being here than I was expecting. I am still learning about the history of how this, the worlds first Jaguar preserve … More Out and about
After a great time splashing about in the waters of Belize, it was time to check out some of the country itself. We headed to area just north of Placencia called the Cockscomb Wildlife Reserve for some hiking and crossing fingers that we might snatch a glimpse of a jaguar. We stayed in very simple … More Country Living
I think the world under the surface is special and worth sharing. Over the last few days I have been swimming and snorkeling in many places in and around the Barrier Reef. Many of which were protected reefs, but even so in places there is visible damage to the corals and only juvenile fish. Didn’t … More Underwater world
Hello from Belize. I am not quite finished with Mexico but I am have left for the time being. We arrived in Caye Caulker a few days ago. It’s a small island off the coast of Belize and I love it! It would be hard not too, no traffic. Choices to get around other than … More Slowing down in colour
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