Below are the activities and experiences I listed at the start of my journal before stepping onto the first airplane.
- Snorkel along reef
- Swim with sharks
- SCUBA Dive
- Rent a bike
- Rappelling and/or rock climbing
- Caving
- Hike in jungle
- Climb Mayan ruins @ Tikal
- Try new foods, different fishes, seafood, styles of cuisine
- Watch a sunrise
- Watch a sunset
- Challenge myself by overcoming a fear
- Sailing
- Cross Central American border by land
- Drink the night away with the British army (added after it happened)
- Fishing (added after it happened)
- Massage (added after it happened)
Table of Contents – Backpacking in Belize & Guatemala
Planning – Trip Inventory Planning – Trip Activities and Experiences Music – MP3 Playlist for the Road Day 1 – Washington, DC to San Pedro, Belize – A Caribbean Journey Day 2 – Snorkeling with Sharks and Sting Rays Day 3 – Adventures with the British Army and a Bike Ride Day 4 – Belize Island Hop – Ambergris Caye to Caye Caulker Day 5 – Island Life in Belize Day 6 – Fishing by Day, Charades by Night Day 7 – Caye Caulker, Belize – Hammocks, Food and Fun