Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Halfmoon Caye and Turneffe Atoll, the longest day:)

Sunset at 6.00pm
2 pictures of Kat at her home on Blackbird Caye, lucky girl!

Black Bird Caye

Man O War near HMC!

Zircote Flower, breathtaking!


Gecko at HMC

Javier climbs the tree to provide coconuts for a talk by Domasco.

Nurse Sharks near the dock at HMC


Guests relaxing and enjoying paradise

Young Osprey at HMC
Here is an adult Red Footed Boobie. HMC is a favourite nesting site for these rare birds.
Baby Red Footed Boobie nesting at HMC, so cute:)




Home for our guest at Half Moon Caye.


Sunrise at 5.50am.

On March 12th I got up early to head to Belize City and then head out to Half Moon Caye. My day began at 4.30am and it proved to be a long but unforgettable day. The weather was gorgeous, which meant perfect conditions for the 55 mile boat ride to Half Moon Caye.



After 2 hours we reached the paradise Island of Half Moon Caye and our guests soon settled into the relaxed pace of our camp. As we reached the dock a Nurse Shark was spotted and was soon joined by a couple more. A couple of Sting Rays could also be seen close by. Some guests just wanted to chill whilst others wanted to get right into the kayaking and snorkeling.



On my return I asked the boat to stop at Black Bird Caye (Part of Turneffe Atoll, the largest Island Atoll in Belize) where the Oceanic Society have a base and where Katheryn works (the girl I met a few weeks ago). I did not have long to visit as it was late in the day but it was nice to see Kat again and she was pleasantly surprised to see me and the gift of Dr.Peppers I brought for her:)


The boat eventually reached Belize City around 6.30pm. After unloading the boat and grabbing a bit to eat at the only Subway in Belize, Rio and I headed back to Dangriga and eventually reached home at 10.30pm!!!! So much for this being my day off but it was worth the effort for another chance to visit Half Moon Caye and I was a tired happy chappie;)

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