Belize

Sailing the Coast of Belize.. in Pictures

  1. The bow of our ship, the Ragga Queen, and her anchor.          2. Miguel was a master at spearfishing. He would hunt with nothing but this mask, attached to his face without even a strap, and his spearfishing pole. He could dive up to depths of forty ... read more

by Michelle Saltis

29 Dec 2009

Belize

Harvesting the Booty

(middleAPRIL2009) Men in Belize really like the booty. In fact, I think the word obsessed might better describe the attraction that exists for the males of this country and women with very well-endowed booties. To make my point: While my friend and I  were walking around Placencia, I stopped at ... read more

by Michelle Saltis

29 Dec 2009

Belize

Drug Deals at 4AM? I don't think so..

(middle APRIL2009)It was late at night, and I had been asleep for quite some while, when I heard the outer flap of my tent being unzipped. I quickly woke up, my ears always attuned to the world around me, and I froze for a few moments. Who could be opening ... read more

by Michelle Saltis

14 Dec 2009

Belize

Semana Santa

 (MiddleAPRIL2009)Spending easter in Belize was perhaps one of the most bizarre, entertaining, and festive holidays I have considered myself a part of. I had figured that, not being religious myself, spending my easter in Central America would consist of more religious affiliations than I could muster. Well, unlike Guatemala, Belize ... read more

by Michelle Saltis

14 Dec 2009

Belize

Canada

Costa Rica

Ecuador

France

Germany

Mexico

Peru

Where I have been thus far!

I started my travels abroad in April 2008, and so far I have been to eight countries: France, Germany, Canada, Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Belize, and Mexico. (I have also lived in California, New York State, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. I have been to Florida, Utah, Nevada(VEGAS baby!), Vermont, Connecticut, ... read more

by Michelle Saltis

29 Nov 2009

Belize

Bored at the Border

     A 5:00 am wake up call was a little rough since mom and I watched 27 Dresses until 1145 last night, but we managed to catch the microbus after climbing through the tall grass and up the hill that are outside the comedor.  We arrived in Santa Elena with ... read more

by Amber Callender

16 Apr 2009

Belize

Jah Be Praised

Written 25-1-08 the word for "butterfly" in Garifuna is "whey-buga-buga." or at least that's how its pronounced. some will find that useful tidbit of information valuable beyond measure, while others will simply stare at the screen thinking, "what the hell is she talking about? where is she?" Belize.or at least ... read more

by Rachel Holan

13 Feb 2009