Monday, December 29, 2025

Belize - 12.27.25

 Corey and I were the first ones up and took a short walk on the beach. We were so excited to find a conch! Little did we know that finding a conch in Belize is like finding a kangaroo in WA, or a squirrel at Norre Dame - they are a part of the fabric of the place and are everywhere. I guess that's why you can find conch ceviche on every menu. Coconuts are even more plentiful! There are a lot of cats and dogs too.





Some of the artistic sea plants we came across dried on the shore.


We spent a good deal of the day in a lawn chair at the beach. It was cloudy and a bit windy, but the weather looked rainy the next few days so leaned in. One of our other learnings.after our first day is that whatever the weather is reported to do, it is wrong, and will likely do the exact opposite. 




Yes, he is posing. He gets bribed with more minutes for every chapter he reads.




Our conch collection day 1. We brought back just a few of the 20+ we found.

For dinner we hopped in our golf cart and headed back towards San Pedro to the "Truck Stop". Super cool venue mDe out of sea containers with a variety of food options at different containers, live music, outdoor games, and a movie playing on Saturdays and Wednesdays. We will be back!

Me and my driver...

The bayous you pass along the way...
The girls after having a close call with a driver behind the golf cart not paying attention so 😕
One of the menus...




Belize - 12.26.25

We left South Bend at 6 AM for our flight from O'Hare to Belize. Finny decided to stay home with Alex.


Caden wasn't feeling well unfortunately, with an upset stomach and feeling dizzy, but he was a trooper. 

Arriving in Belize we waited a couple hours until our short flight to Ambergris Caye. Lily did not waste any time embracing the 18 y.o. drinking age 😂


Short flight to Ambergris Caye on a little plane. Beautiful views!








We stopped for groceries on our way, as we are at the far North end, about a 35-minute.druve from San Pedro, the main city. 

Staying at Sapphire Beach Resort in a small and cozy apartment. We checked in, checked out the beach, got some dinner at the restaurant at the property and fell fast asleep.

Our place...

Our view...