Up early, with plans to catch a 9 am bus to Placencia, Belize to relax and take it easy for a few days, before returning to my life.  Felt intimidated about the Belizian bus on this hot dusty morning. Others said they were crowded with standing room only, and a travel book said that luggage went in the back and you had to watch your luggage because people would exit the back and could take your suitcase. The buses of Belize are old yellow school buses, that were painted bright colors, the air con (a/c), that us Texans think they cannot live without,was what my father called “4 and 40” air conditioning, 4 windows down and 40 miles an hour. The bus rolled down the smooth roads, blazing ahead, cool breezes from the windows, past lush jungles, all the while, blaring reggae music. A surprisingly pleasant experience. Gave me the idea to play Bob Marley for my next radio show. I should find some local reggae music!

The final part of the journey was catching the “Hokey Pokey Water Taxi” to Placencia.

So glad I went to Placencia, it is the prettiest town that I have visited in Belize. Lovely little colorful houses and buildings. Good restaurants, nice beach. Staying at One World, nice room with air con, but have not chose to use it, preferring the breeze from the windows and fan. Has a kitchenette with fridge, bonus for my water bottles. A pretty little garden outside my room with comfortable chairs, met some friendly Canadian retirees. One,Brenda, a dog groomer, is thinking about ,moving here, as there is no dog groomer in town.

Today I had a fabulous breakfast at Wendy’s (not the US chain) had. Scrambled eggs with fresh salsa, hash brown and jacks,( a fluffy fried bread like sopapillas) a delicious take on my favorite breakfast taco. Looking in the shops for local reggae music, mostly finding Punta music (drumming). Strolling around, checking things out. Whatever I want to do.

Ate lunch at the Purple Space Monkey.

Ran into Rich and Lizzie from the Island. Planned to have dinner at Rumfish together. Rec. by Polly, she supplies Lion Fish to them sometimes.

Finished the night with a drink, watched a tree frog devour a stinging caterpillar twice its size. Said goodbye to new friends, they are returning to PG and the Island.
Will book a snorkel or trip for tomorrow for one of the outer caye’s. Must be ready at 8:15 am. Definitely coming back.