Day 3 on Land

The third day we were in Belize. Belize included a long drive on a bus to a long river boat ride to a long hike to some pyramids.  It was all actually pretty fun. Well, all except it being 105 degrees. That wasn't that great.



My son at the top of the "smaller" pyramid.



My son climbing the 80,000 steps to the top of the pyramid. (Maybe a slight exaggeration.)

Some really rare birds of Belize. Can't remember their names. I think one was Bob. (Add groan here.)

“There are some people who knock the pyramids because they don't have elevators.”

Day 2 on Land

After a day like today, I REALLY wish I could turn back time and return to my vacation. Unable to warp time, though, I will attempt to recapture part of that fun feeling by looking at some great photos.

Day 2 on Land was in Roatan, Honduras.  Our tour guide, Sonja, was a sweetheart. She managed to take us zip lining, monkey petting, and snorkling without losing any of us. It was a fun (if really hot) day.

My young man taking the lead!

My little girl flying!

This monkey was smarter than some people I know!

“It's important to learn what works for you so at the end of the vacation you really do feel like you had a break from your work.”



                                                ~Mark Walker

A Night at Sea, A Day at Sea and Costa Maya

Well, as promised, more details from the cruise.

The first night we began our sail down the Mississippi River into the Gulf of Mexico. The kids enjoyed playing in a swimming pool complete with a crocodile water fountain and two--not one, but two--water slides. 

Water Slide Fun



I enjoyed a nap. My parents enjoyed watching the kids. All were happy. The only victim of sea sickness that first night was my little girl. Nana's handy-dandy med bag came to the rescue, though, and the following day all were good as new.



Fun in the Sun



The next day at sea had the kids and I playing a few rousing games of BINGO along with more swimming. (I did a little laying out so I'd actually look as if I had been on a cruise.) Another nap was taken (by me), and a large quantity of food was consumed. On this night, the second victim of sea sickness--my son--was taken. Again, Nana to the rescue.

The first land day was Costa Maya, Mexico, where we spent the day touring Mayan ruins and eating with a local family. We even made our own tortillas. Not well, but we made them. And the food made by the family was delicious! My baby girl became a bit grumpy during the day, but since the temperature reached 537 degrees, the grouchiness was a little understandable.

 

Beautiful Beach





Mayan Pyramid





Tortilla Expert

“The rainy days a man saves for usually seem to arrive during his vacation.”