I was up at the crack
of dawn this morning. I went out on the
balcony to read and watch the boat drop the anchor. Today we arrived just off the coast of Belize
city and used tenders to go ashore.
Scott woke up around 8:00 and we headed to breakfast.
We took advantage of a quiet morning on board since so many
guests had went ashore and found a quiet shady spot to rest in the
Sanctuary. I read while Scott
napped. It was wonderful!
After we grabbed a quick bite to eat, we headed to the bar
to meet up with our excursion team. We
left the boat to immediate board a smaller pontoon style boat. We took a 20 minute ride to a nearby island
where we were outfitted with snorkeling gear, followed by another 15 minute
ride to Sergeant’s Cay. This was once a
5 acre island that was destroyed by a hurricane… now its not more than a
sandbar surrounded by coral reef.
We jumped in to 2-4 ft seas and attempted to float /
snorkel. Several people on our tour gave
up and headed back to the boat. But I’m
so glad we stuck with it. We saw some
amazing things… Our guide found a conche shell and we regularly saw bright
little fish swimming in and out of the various types of coral. I found Dori and saw a very unique
tiger-colored fish.
After that, we tied up along a little beach and enjoyed a
little down time. Scott found this
little dock that went out in the waterway… at the end were some lounge chairs…
very secluded and a fabulous view of all the other guests attempting to
kayak. Seriously, it was hilarious. One couple sat back to back and didn’t seem
to understand WHY it would go. Another
couple sat too close together… the husband almost straddling his wife and kept
smacking oars. It was so funny! Eventually we decided to take a spin and had
a great (and smooth) ride up and down the waterway.
We enjoyed the 15 minute ride back to the ship and got
aboard in no time.
I spend some time on our balcony reading my book and then
quickly got ready for dinner. After a
great Italian themed meal, we walked the decks and each got our favorite drinks
(Jen - Chocobanana; Scott – Salted Caramel
Sorento)
Then we spent the rest of the evening on our balcony… Scott
checking his emails, me reading my book.
A very fun day for sure!
Weather: 81* Seas: Slight (1-4 ft)
