Haven't you heard? Belize is Paradise!

On Wednesday Jason and I went to the Mayan Cultural Museum in Chetumal, supposedly one of the best Mayan museums in the world. It was amazing. Then we made our way to the beach and were dog tired by the time we got home. We were feeling okay, and preparing ourselves for a big day buying all of the essentials the next day. Our bags were maybe going to come at 1, they didn't. So then maybe 3- no word from the airport. So then they were probably going to come at 8- nothing. I started worrying, Jason was totally relaxed- he loved the adventure of having only the bare essentials.

Two other Americans were staying at the hostel and when I went down to meet them- WHOA! I knew one of them! I had a class with the guy Scott at SOU! Scott and Laura are great, and they were headed to Belize the next day, so we all decided to travel together. They shared some pizza they had bought and we had a great night.

Lillia (from the hostel) was on the phone for probably an hour talking to different airlines trying to find our bags. She felt terrible. We were pretty much resigned to the fact that we'd have to go on a mini shopping spree the next day. All of a sudden- she came out onto the porch with a HUGE smile on her face! Our bags were at the Chetumal Airport! We could go get them in the morning! I freaked out! I kissed her feet and was jumping up and down! The dog saw how excited I was and started humping my leg like crazy. It was great.

So Thursday we woke up early, went to the airport to get our bags and caught the bus with Scott and Laura to Belize City. This is when we met a cool guy on the bus who said the quote from the headline.. We also met a really great Australian guy named Dan who was going to be staying in BC. He is on a around-the-world trip that is going to last 12 months and he's in month 1. Scott and Laura and Dan had all previously planned to stay in Belize City for that night and move on but we convinced them to come with us and stay in Caye Caulker. We took a water taxi out to our little paradise island and were instantly in love. It's surreal. Jason said to me while cracking a coconut on a rock- "I could live here." [I couldn't- so don't worry.]

We found a cheap room for the five of us for $30US- so 6 each! Better than any other hostel. There are only two beds but we've all become friends and everyone is so great. We noticed that we didn't have to travel with a group- the group found us! We stayed here last night and will stay for two more nights. Then we're going to meet the farm guy in Belmopan. We found out at the border that we'll have to get a work visa but part of me wonders if we really will... We'll see.

Today we're going snorkeling (Laura's first time) in three different reef spots, one of them called Shark and Sting Ray Alley. Wow.

I can't think of much of anything else. We're doing awesome. Loving every minute and taking it one day at a time. I haven't been taking hardly any pictures, but I will try to today. It's so awesome here. I love you all so much!