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July 22, 2015 I'm going to start today to record on a daily basis whatever happens to strike my fancy. So, it is a very cool breezy day. I just posted 5 short book reviews to The Monthly Reading Challenge. I'm suppose to put away some winter wood today from the woodpile outside but I'm playing hookey from work to write so starting this blog will get done. I'm having a daily fight with a flock of English Sparrows that are trying to take over my barn. They are making a terrible mess so they have to go. I have destroyed several nests so far they don't leave but they get out of the barn when I am around. I'm just starting the fight so I guess I don't know how far I have to go to discourage them. I'm trying not to spread myself to thin on WDC because I find so many things that are interesting here and I am trying to work on a new story. I really enjoy sitting at my desk with a cup of tea and reading blogs on WDC. |
| BCoF:There are many other things that Belize is noted for, talk about those by pretending to be real estate agent trying to convince us this is a great place to relocate. Sell us! https://chabilmarvillas.com/27-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-belize.html https://www.travelbelize.org/facts-about-belize   Moving to Belize Hi. So you're looking for a new place to live? Belize is a small country. Because the English language is the official language it means you will be able to integrate into the social aspects of the country easily, Other languages are spoken here as well Do you like solitude? You may find it in this country because with a population of about 350,000 the population is presently low. It is a very rural country. It is also expensive to live here because it is a small country with few people. This ,if you can afford the expense of living in Belize is in your favor because not many people visit or live here. There are lots of things to do if you retire here. the country has beautiful reefs for diving enthusiast, with 600 species of birds, bird watching is a quiet pass time. Swimming, snorkeling, hiking, small beaches for sunning, and punta rock music are just a few of the amenities. Buying property here may be a high cost in US dollars. A nice home can cost 75,000 to 200.000 US Dollars. Property taxes are very low and still almost nonexistent. Homes for sale are likely to be very nice for those prices. You can live very nicely on about 12,000 a month. People in Belize are welcoming. They like the small influx of people who move to the country and are willing to help the newcomer become oriented. Plus, people from other countries have equal rights with Belize citizens. There is state run health care keeping health care low or free depending on the type of need. Some concerns have been raised in recent years about the safety of living in Belize. Like any place in the world there is some crime and violence. However, it evens out to be safe, since crime is usually a localized situation dealt with by proper authorities in proper ways. Belize has strict gun laws. Owning guns is a permit based situation. There is a national income tax rate. which provides for a minimum amount of money before the income tax rate kicks in.You will find the same 110 v electricity as in any other country. The government owns the telecommunications. This makes cell phones and WiFi possible. Some parts of country may have better service than other parts. Moving to Belize may be the best idea you have had. |
| 30 day We're going to end our trip with some interesting experiences, hope you're ready. We've combined some of Belize's most adventurous activities in one tour. See the rain forest from several different perspectives Go underground during cave tubing and above the trees during ziplining Stress-free hotel pickup and drop-off and a Belizean BBQ lunch included https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g291968-d14121238-Cave_Tubin... in the afternoon, we're going to the most famous dive sight in Belize, it was discovered by Jacques Cousteau. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g14035153-d296241-Reviews-Great_Bl... Don't think about napping yet. Cos we're doing a beach crawl. Ahoy! Me hearties, we be the #SanPedroBelize drinking session that moves from one licensed grog slinging premises to the next & so on. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g291962-d19932877-Reviews-BlackSai... Talk up the things that you enjoyed on today's excursions.  Belize Zip-lining from Mayflower Bocavina National Park is so amazing. I definitely want to go to Belize in real life. There are 14 different platforms. You can see the mountainous jungles once traveled by Mayans. There are 500 species of birds in the Jungle canopy, plus butterflies, monkeys, jaguar, mammals, ancient plant life, waterfalls; absolutely takes your breath away. I think we landed back in Narnia. Surely, we will spot Aslan before we leave. The beginning of this video is a short part about the cruise ship and of course advertisement. Then comes some really good footage of the cave tubing. Nohoch Chen Archaeologist Park is called the cave branch of the National Parks. Half of Belize is covered by dense jungle. Eighty percent of the rain forest in protected by the national government. They take conservation of jungles and wildlife seriously, with educational programs in place for the public. All animals in the Belize zoo are native to the country. Everyone gathered around while they handed out equipment. Blue Moon did you remember your water shoes. We get a headlight to wear and an innnertube. WakeUpAndLive jumped in the river with some of the others. The water was really cold. We are walking along Jaguar Paw Trail down to the river. It's a bit of a walk to get to the river. The guide is telling us lots of tidbits about the health benefits of the jungle plants that are on both sides of the trail. I really liked his story about "Do You Love Your Guide?" The guide has lot of other stories about the Mayan use of the cave. The rafts are fastened together before we leave. It is such an awesome journey down the river. There really are bats in crevasse in the ceiling. At one point the guide points out a natural formation in the cave that local people believe looks like Mary and the child Jesus. As for the blue hole--it scares me just to fly over it in a helicopter. My natural curiosity wants to know more about it. I think I've read to many armmagedon type fiction books. This is definitely one of those unusual places on our blue planet. So pub hopping can only be a good way to experience lots of types of Belize food. I'm not sure how welcome a person will be if they don't drink alcoholic beverages, but I always think pub food is the best in any town. Someone said 5 beers is only twenty dollars. We are experiencing social knowledge from the home town people. Try the tacos. They are full of different types of veggies. Different and very good. ![Merit Badge in Travel
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