Yesterday began our last week in Belize and we are so excited to have added a new member to the travels. Scott Cowart arrived on Saturday and we miraculously met up at a roadside gas station before continuing on to Orange Walk Town. We stayed in a fantastic "resort" on the banks of the New River equipped with "air-co" and cable TV! It was definitely a treat for the two of us since we have been sweating through economy rooms for a month. We took an amazing wildlife boat ride down the New River which included crocodiles, iguanas, and on board spider monkey entertainment! The Mayan ruins of Lamani were quite impressive although totally overrun by my favorite blood-sucking companions (not even deet could deter them). Prior to Scott's arrival, we chicken bussed across the border in to Guatemala, staying in the gorgeous island town of Flores and visiting the mighty Mayan ruins of Tikal. Then a week of snorkeling in Placencia, Belize was the perfect way to relax and rejuvenate after traveling back across the country. We will fill you in on both the best and worst day of the past two weeks when we have better internet acess (probably back in the states). A preview: swimming with manatees, squid, a school of 4 foot long Taurpin, dolphin watching and a meal of freshly snagged lobster cooked on our own private island. The worst day was made complete when we discovered we were not alone in our room... tarantulas like to come in to get out of the rain too!
Today we will be traveling by bus and water taxi to Caye Caulker where our adventures will continue until we board our States-bound plane on Sunday. Thanks to everyone who has been thinking of us and sending us support along this journey! We are looking forward to adding more photos to the blog and sharing stories when we see you all soon.
-Miriam and Sydney
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We are counting down till you arrive back home. Can we plan on a nice dinner with both you and Sydney on Monday night? Mom
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