This is an update that didn't work at the beginning of December. Renee Mom and Dad and sister Gayle came to visit for just over a week. We had a wonderful time and had a variety of activities planned for them. The first picture is of Gayle at Chan Chich lodge. It is a beautiful eco lodge in the heart of the Belize Jungle. It is about an hour from our place and needed a 4x4 to get there. We used our van. Still made it. 36 miles is one hour. You do the math. Slow going. There is a coffee plantation there and the lodge as well as other farming components to the area. It is a self contained community. Costs $250 US per night-way out of our price range. We had lunch there - very good experience.

Mom and Dad at the lodge as well. I think they felt Belize was a great experience, although it was a little hot and humid for them. It was +30 to +35 for a few days.

One of Dad's highlights to pick oranges. Our landlord gave us permission to pick a bag from their orchard.

There is a Mexican town across the river from us called The Union. We go there to shop and get some groceries since it is a little cheaper there. Specifically Pepsi in 2.5 L bottles. Belize does not have Pepsi - only Coke. There is a good story behind that one. The boat ride is given by a Mexican and takes there and back when we are ready. It cost $1US per person for the ride.
Renee and I stop by this fruit stand in Belize City whenever we get a chance. Lots of fruit variety for reasonable prices. We got watermelon, pineapple, bananas on this trip.
We went to San Pedro for two nights and stayed a resort called Captain Morgan's. The place was really nice and we had a good time there with Renee's family. The pictures below are from the lodge or the town which was about a mile away.
Raena collecting seashells. I am not sure why she needs more! The kids have a big collection already. I guess they are quite hard to find in Manitoba, so this is very new for them.


The lodge we stayed in. We were in the top part of this building. thatched roof and all. Two bedrooms with a loft and pull out couches. Very comfortable and unique place to stay.

Gayle, Mom and Dad, Thanks for coming to visit us! We had a wonderful time and enjoyed showing you a little of where we are living for the year.