What happens in Belize stays in Belize...

So, being busy and on the move no good opportunity presented itself to make separate posts about anything. Since the last blog Ive been to Tikal in Guatemala, then traveled to Caye Caulker, Belize. Right now off again to inland Belize for some jungle exploration.


(Picture: Misty sunrise with howler monkeys as background music)

Tikal is a huge ruin site close to Flores in Guatemala. Its the biggest and most excavated site in Guatemala, hence also the most popular. With a population of 125 000+ in its prime, and with an impressive military history to boast of, this made for an interesting tour. The drawback was that our guide didnt know that much about Tikals history. No matter, he was an entertaining guide, and Id been reading up in advance (good boy). We arrived at the site 0400 in the morning to catch sunrise from the highest pyramid.

(Picture: The sun revealing other pyramids not visible in the dark)

The day after Tikal we went straight to Caye Caulker, Belize (leaving behind a fucked up, but increadibly interesting country. A small caye (coral island) with some of the worlds nicest reefs. The first day we went snorkling among loads of sting rays, lobsters and sharks on the reefs. The whole trip was ended by a smooth BBQ made up by the catch of the day. Caye Caulker in itself was expensive, but good fun. Days spent lazying around on the white beaches and grilling. Met some british people who Ive followed inland to San Inglesio. Beautiful men, all of them. They love a bit of sun tan lotion... Planing to visit these guys sometime this year, maybe even fitting the Bloomsday into the visit. Because of Caye Caulkers lazy nature, the only thing I can write about the actual happenings there are some quotes:

"Its hot, its hot, Im fucking hot, its hot, Im fucking hot..."
- Local guy walking down the street talking to himself

"You are everything to me"
"What happens in Belize, stays in Belize"
- Brave, gay men making a go for Christian. Note that being gay is illegal in Belize...

"India, aint that where the Nile is?"
- Carl B, caught at intellectual peak.

The plan from now on is to enjoy San Inglesios different pleasures. After that, me and one of the british "chaps" will head for Mexico and then Cuba. My stay in Belize (and Cuba) have, fortunantly for you, shortened my stay and Ill have to return earlier. In fact, I found 17 of May a good date for my arrival in Norway. This will be a day with powerful symbolism, reinforced by the fact that the constitution was signed on this date back in good, old 1814.

Sorry for not uploading any pictures from Caye Caulker, but since my camera is broke I cant do much about this. Maybe later if I get hold of Christians pictures.

Anders H