Going on an adventure



Belize

Tuesday October 30, Heather Wright picked Daryl and I up for a ride to the airport. Thanks Heather.



We arrived in Toronto for an overnighter, thanks Katelyn and Sienna for picking us up and putting us up. 
Another early morning and we were en route to Belize City. Have to say the lounge in Toronto was far superior to the one in Calgary.



Time to shed the winter clothes. And have or first meal of stew pork....for airport food not bad at all.


Another quick flight to Belmopan, 17 minutes from start to finish, in the smallest plane I have ever been in. We had to hold our carry on luggage on our laps. Belmopan is the capital of Belize, the airport is the size of a small bedroom. Super friendly and helpful people.

Tiny plane




This side trip to Belize was an early surprise birthday present from Daryl. I had no idea what to expect. It has been amazing. We were picked up for about a 45 minute drive into the jungle. Sweet place. Our "house" has three screened walls in each room totally surrounded by jungle, such a cacophony of sound No night pollution in the sky.....totally black!



So that is our first day of our mini vacation in this retirement trip. First time in a long time we arrived at our destination with luggage!!!

We have very limited internet service, only in the dining area. That feels kind of weird.

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