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Traveling without moving » Lamanai, Belize

written by owen, published 2015-May-09, comment

You would think that waking up early for a 20 minute bus ride to a river, then a 45 minute boat ride through a river/swamp system would be a boring way to get around but on the contrary I found it to be the idea way to travel. There is something about boats, Belize and water. More boats please!

Anyway we spent the day walking through a cool rain forest and climbing increasingly taller temples. Trees everywhere with constant humidity which goes hand in hand with rain forests. "Do not pick up anything off the ground!" said the tour guide as he talked constantly about everything related to the Mayan's and the temples and the alignment. Good fun. You can read more about the site on wikipedia

That last temple was so tall you can see the river in the distance above the rain forest canopy. It was truly breath taking. Blue skies all day.

On the highway

On the highway

On the river

On the river

We've arrived

We've arrived

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Many small temples

Many small temples

You can see the river off in the distance

You can see the river off in the distance

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Really tall and steep.  I hesitated at first

Really tall and steep. I hesitated at first

These are horseballs

These are horseballs

Temples built on top of temples.  It has all been one before.

Temples built on top of temples. It has all been one before.

The rope is not just for show.  It is pretty steep.

The rope is not just for show. It is pretty steep.

Tshirts!  For sale 20$

Tshirts! For sale 20$

Back on the boat

Back on the boat

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Mad Bull commented: So whats up with you and Belize? It seems you go there pretty often. I should probably check it out as well, I have Belizean friends who could show me around... Is it expensive? ... read 3 more

Food and Eats » Left Over Pizza

written by owen, published 2015-May-07, comment

Pepperoni and cheese pizza. Does pizza have an expiration date? I think not!
P.S. I did bite off a bit before I put it in the microwave.

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Extreme close up

Extreme close up

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Traveling without moving » Florida

written by owen, published 2015-May-05, comment

Spent a week with my sister in the land of never ending highways, grass and coconut trees.

When ever you see a old car it stands out like a thumb

When ever you see a old car it stands out like a thumb

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No dogs?  :(

No dogs? :(

But I guess you can have duck for dinner.

But I guess you can have duck for dinner.

Rules

Rules

Rules

Rules

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Mad Bull commented: Wha gwaan rude bwoi [biggrin]? Nice pics, yute! [biggrin] ... read 1 more

Blog Jamaica » Hellshire, Beach erosion, Feb 2015

written by owen, published 2015-May-03, comment

I think beach erosion has nothing to do with "climate change", the great band-aide for everything related to the environment nowadays. We certainly cannot expect these natural wonders to last forever when we destroy everything around it with garbage and over use..

One major factor seems to be the construction of buildings close to the shore line creating a wind barrier. Fences, dividers, docks, I can bet that the beach is thinner in front of these structures. This wind barrier prevents the sand from blowing over and creating dunes of reserve sand behind the beach. Either way as with anything concerning people's livelihood, the economy and poor management, it is probably too late to solve any of these problems. Horse done gone through the gate. Better enjoy it while it lasts. Pictures from Hellshire, Portmore Jamaica.

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Staircase in front of Prendy's

Staircase in front of Prendy's

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Norris commented: We need to open our eyes and see what's happening. This is not only happening to hellshire beach. There are other coastlines being affected in the same way. It is unfortunate that this is happening to one of the best chillspot in Jamaica. However we will see more and more of these happening, not only in Jamaica but throughout the world especially in and around The Americas. This is a direct link to the what's happening with the icecap melting in the north. ... read more

Traveling without moving » Belize City

written by owen, published 2015-May-01, comment

Random Pics from around the City of Belize from back in August 2014. I am never sure of what things I need to capture. I just take photos on a whim.

St. John's Cathedral.  Historical Site

St. John's Cathedral. Historical Site

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Boiled Corn vender.  Salt and Lime optional.

Boiled Corn vender. Salt and Lime optional.


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