After a couple of fast paced weeks in mexico visiting many mayan sites, we opted for a few days relaxation at Caye Caulker in Belize. To get to Caye Caulker you have to pass through Belize City which is a bit grotty and not somewhere you would want to wander around. However, Caye Caulker is stunning - very clear aquamarine waters and the island is set up for daytime ocean activities and evening seafood feasts.
We stayed at a fabulous guesthouse "Blue Wave" with views directly on to the ocean. We partook in two snorkelling trips on the barrier reef and had a fantastic time seeing lots of colourful coral fish including reef sharks, manta rays, turtles, dolphins, and a moray eel. On the sail home we were treated to several local rum punch cocktails called Panty Rippers and then proceeded to invent our own - the "Reef Breezer" : Dark rum, and blended Strawberry, Banana, ice.
The food on the island was excellent and we had probably the best seafood BBQ so far.
