And the winner is...

...Belize!

There is an international bus route from Chetumel, Mexico to Belize City, Belize and we are getting on it.  First, we have to walk to the ferry port to catch the 6am ferry over to Playa del Carmen.  Second, we walk to the bus station to catch a bus to Chetumel.  Last, we catch the international bus to Belize City.  Our actual next stop is Dangriga, Belize in southern Belize.  We still have to figure out which bus line goes that route and at what time.  I'm in the process of finding a hostel for us in Dangriga.  I always feel better knowing I have a place to put my stuff when I get somewhere. Speaking of stuff, I already have more of it! I got a nativity for my Pilates instructor and a picture from a street artist.  I'll probably pick up a few more things in Belize and make a trip to the post office then.

I successfully completed my open water diver certification . I'm now a (temporary) card carrying padi diver. Yay! I still have the jaw fatigue, but with a full day of travel ahead of us, hopefully I will be able to get some rest.  After three days in Belize, we'll be heading to Guatemala  No diving there!

I have no pictures today and this might be my last day of somewhat acceptable wifi.  I'll post more updates as I can!

Elle

Going to Central America

One of my friends is a world traveler.  He goes where the wind takes him.  He & I were talking one day about his next adventure and I told him I was due for a vacation and I would like to go with him.  A week later, I sent him a text telling him I was serious about meeting up with him on his adventure.  Here I sit a month later writing and revising my packing list, buying supplies, and planning our adventures.  And dreaming.  I am dreaming so big.

Imma be in you!

So, what does one pack in a 38L backpack to go out of the country for 30 days?  I literally think about my daily routine every day and make sure if I will need something I use during the day, it's on my list.  It's the basic things that I forget I need to pack:  my antihistamine eyedrops, toilet paper, batteries, etc.  And then there is the issue of the TSA.  I can only take so much liquid.  I can't take a multi-tool/knife combo unless I can stash it in my friend's checked bag.  I wear contacts.  Are my eyes going to bug out of my skull if I wash my hands in gross water and touch my eyeball?  I try not to think about those things and get paranoid.  Instead, I think about all this:

  

ATM Cave entrance in Belize

    



Monteverde Cloud Forest Costa Rica



Cenotes in Mexico



   

Playa del Carmen



Copan Ruinas in Honduras



 









     

Semuc Champey in Guatemala

That's enough dreaming for one day!  I have to get back to work so I can pay for this trip!  Leave me a comment or message me at ellelittleblogATgmailDOTcom telling me all your packing secrets.  I'm leaving in just over a month.  Eep!

Happy monday everyone!

(had to edit because my image formatting got wonky after I hit post)