Up and off with Andre, our driver, to pick up Jill for an excursion south west of Belize City for zip lining, cave tubing, and the zoo. It was one of the best days of my holiday. Zip lining was incredible. So cool going over and through such thick jungle. Garnet and I were in Yahoo mode BUT….. poor Brenda was scared almost to death. She absolutely hated every second. Jill decided to opt out and Brenda had sooooo wished she had stayed back. After a fantastic zip lining experience for me, we were off to the cave tubing. They connected our tubes together and into the river we went. Jill lost the soles of both shoes. Lol. After a few laughs we were inside a mile long cave floating along in a crystal clear river. Little head lamps on our helmets was the only light source we had. Such amazing stalagmites, and erosions of the rocks. Shiny rocks that appeared to be dusted in silver. Only a few times after we left the caves did we crash into tree branches along the shore. Our guide did a great job of keeping us a float. Out of the water, into the car and on to a fantastic restaurant for a typical Belizian lunch of rice and beans with stewed chicken. To conclude our day we stopped and visited the Belize Zoo! All native animals of Belize that were rescued, living in the most natural environments. We walked through the thickest jungle on man made paths. Very few fences and enclosures. We were only a few feet from each of the coolest animals and birds that I have never seen before. I was able to get some amazing photos. We had such a great time. A 3 hour car ride back to Orchid bay for a seafood supper of fresh shrimp and scallops that we purchased here on the beach. It was fantastic. So many laughs and such a incredible day!
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| Brenda before she knew what she was in for |
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| Me and Jill getting ready for tubing |
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| Ready to float |
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| Going into the caves |
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| Floating after the caves |
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| Belize zoo |
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| Spider monkeys |
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| Turtles sunning |
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| ? Vulture |
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| Owl |
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| Howler monkeys |
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| Tarantula |
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| Huge crocodile |
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| Harpy eagle |
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| Jaguar |
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| Macaw parrot |
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| Macaw parrot |
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| Fresh lit sugarcane |
What an amazing day you had, sounds like lots of fun, can’t believe how much you’ve been doing, that is so good, you’re out there exploring and finding fun things to do. Have enjoyed your posts and pictures very much. Lynn Brinson
ReplyDeleteWow your going to need a holiday when you get home to rest up. The pictures are amazing the zoo animals are so cool
ReplyDeleteI feel so blessed to have enjoyed your company along with Brenda and Garnet. Such an exciting day from beginning to end..end! Y'all sure know how to have a good time!
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