AMBERGRIS CAYE, BELIZE
JUNE 2008
The group
Me and my dive buddy
The bike ride of my life
That's me!
Our short plane ride from Belize City to Ambergris Caye
The group
Me and my dive buddy
The bike ride of my life
That's me!
Our short plane ride from Belize City to Ambergris Caye
The dive shop
Handsome guy at the best pool ever!
Handsome guy at the best pool ever!
Our first scuba trip seriously couldn't have been better...beautiful resort, great company, good food (whew!), nice weather (not too hot), and exciting scuba diving! I loved everything about our trip. Thanks Ladd, Janet, and Preston for inviting us!! I am hooked on scuba diving. It is the coolest thing to be able to breathe underwater. I loved seeing all of the interesting fish and wasn't even scared to hold sharks and see eels. The last night we were there we all decided to go on a night dive. That was the only time I felt scared. I didn't appreciate the very large sting rays hiding under the sand, or the barracuda following us. My light died before the end of the dive, but that didn't bother me. I was more comfortable not knowing what was around me. I'm not sure if I will ever night dive again, but if I do the visibility will have to be better (it was a little stormy when we were there) and I don't want any currents (I felt like I was going to get carried away, never to be found again). I was pretty impressed with the food, and even felt inclined to try crab, scallops, and grouper...and liked it! It was nice hanging out by the pool while drinking virgin pina coladas, playing Settlers, watching the footage (thanks to Ladd and his underwater camera) of our dives, reading, walking along the beach, taking the boat taxi to eat... Although we dove twice each day I felt totally relaxed...until "the" bike ride. Ladd, Preston, Jared, and I all decided to take a nice bike ride into town to look for some souvenir t-shirts. We followed 2 young local kids and the bike ride went on and on and on. Turns out town was a little farther than expected...and not an easy bike ride at all! We biked through deep sand, pot holes, tiny city streets...all on semi-flat tires. While in town we did find a delicious custard shop that made it all worth it. When we decided to head back it was getting dark and I was a little nervous because I knew there would be little light. But, somehow we all made it back unharmed and I'm pretty sure I was the sweatiest of all. The best part of the whole bike ride was before we even left our resort. Preston rode right into the ocean! He was riding fast to catch up to us and saw a sharp turn up ahead...thinking the brakes were on the handle bars he tried to slow down, but the brakes were on the pedals. It was great! He simply got himself and his bike out of the water all while a bunch of people on the dock and the rest of us were laughing hysterically! Good times, good times! Of course the trip wouldn't have been possible without my in-laws help. Jim and Ola Mae, thanks for watching the boys! Jared, thanks for a wonderful trip! Until next time...
Possibly the scariest picture of me...ever! Jared and I were trying to look tired (trying?) while we waited for our delayed flight (7 hours total)! Preston told me I looked like a meth addict...and Jared agreed. Thanks.
6 comments:
what a fun trip...looks like you guys had a blast! you are so brave, i don't know if I have scuba blood in me
I think the farthest I'll go is snorkeling. Who knows!?! Maybe someday I will try scuba. You go girl!!
Yeah, pictures! I'm glad you had fun and enjoyed Beliz! Why is everyone so afraid of suba? I can't wait until we have the extra money to get certified... didn't anyone ever want to be a mermaid who could breath under water? I know I did... Your Meth picture is pretty funny, I think it is the dark circles and sunken cheeks that did it!!
Haha! I've also seen that face Jared is making on Wyatt all the time! You are crazy for doing a night dive... crazy! I love scuba diving (not enough for 2x in one day!), but it is pretty freaky with the current and all the scary sea life! You are a brave girl! Love you!
Man that sounds like such a fun trip, I'm totally jealous! Me and my husband need a get away like that. You are brave to try a night dive. It does look fun. I'm sorry you missed putting your order in but I didn't want to keep bugging you in case you didn't want to really order. You can order from her anytime and if she happens to have another party going or something she can just add you to that persons. If you really want. You need to go to the reunion! I just sent my money in,and it would be nice to see a familiar face.
christine i am laughing so so so hard at your meth picture! okay that has to go up at mom and dad williams house with all the bad pictures. ha ha ha. by the way i am SO SORRY about all the drama for this weekend, golly i wish it would have worked out and we could have spent time with the boys, i sure hope this doesn't discurage you from asking us to help with anything in the future, we love you guys and the boys and hope we can make it up to you:) and thanks again for posting that picture!and i hope you jared and georga had a great time this weekend.
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