Belize: Dry Land

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On the boat from San Pedro to the Playa Blanca resort.

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:15:02 -0800

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On the boat from San Pedro to the Playa Blanca resort.

Dude! You need to take off those jeans and relax...

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:15:51 -0800

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Dude! You need to take off those jeans and relax...

Our hosts for the week: Floret, Elisha, and Carl. We had a blast with these new friends. Thank you for making us feel so welcome and carefree! Notice Elisha's shirt. He saw my UNC champio ...

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:16:32 -0800

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Our hosts for the week: Floret, Elisha, and Carl. We had a blast with these new friends. Thank you for making us feel so welcome and carefree! Notice Elisha's shirt. He saw my UNC champio ...

Time to unwind.

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:17:15 -0800

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Time to unwind.

This is called a Wishwilly by the locals. Looks like an iguana, but not quite...

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:18:20 -0800

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This is called a Wishwilly by the locals. Looks like an iguana, but not quite...

The view from the resort.

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:19:43 -0800

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The view from the resort.

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Why can't I just smile like a normal person?

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:21:12 -0800

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Why can't I just smile like a normal person?

The pool. Who needs a pool when you have the ocean? I did take a dip here for about 1 minute.

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:22:37 -0800

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The pool. Who needs a pool when you have the ocean? I did take a dip here for about 1 minute.

Laura is the co-pilot. Oh dear. Don't touch anything.

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:23:19 -0800

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Laura is the co-pilot. Oh dear. Don't touch anything.

The resident feline, Pipi. A sweet old girl.

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:24:05 -0800

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The resident feline, Pipi. A sweet old girl.

Laura feels right at home.

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:24:40 -0800

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Laura feels right at home.

It was too windy to dive on our first few days in San Pedro, so I tried to fly my kite.

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:25:28 -0800

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It was too windy to dive on our first few days in San Pedro, so I tried to fly my kite.

It worked, but the dock didn't leave too much room for error.

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:26:02 -0800

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It worked, but the dock didn't leave too much room for error.

Laura's got the hang of it!

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:26:54 -0800

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Laura's got the hang of it!

Some good advice.

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:28:00 -0800

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Some good advice.

Downtown San Pedro.

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:28:58 -0800

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Downtown San Pedro.

The country recently held national elections. I wonder how many people read this sign and thought "Gee, I'd like some more corruption. I think I'll vote for the P.U.P."

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:29:52 -0800

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The country recently held national elections. I wonder how many people read this sign and thought "Gee, I'd like some more corruption. I think I'll vote for the P.U.P."

This kid had it all figured out. He had a baby racoon which he used to attract the tourists. When people came over to check it out, he unleashed an army of little kids who made you buy littl ...

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:30:25 -0800

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This kid had it all figured out. He had a baby racoon which he used to attract the tourists. When people came over to check it out, he unleashed an army of little kids who made you buy littl ...

Yes, we fell for it.

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:31:20 -0800

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Yes, we fell for it.

This thing was so cute and sweet. Except that he bit me. Luckily he didnt break the skin.

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:32:07 -0800

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This thing was so cute and sweet. Except that he bit me. Luckily he didnt break the skin.

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nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:32:50 -0800

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Racoons like Belikin, the national beer of Belize. And so do I.

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:33:26 -0800

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Racoons like Belikin, the national beer of Belize. And so do I.

Wishwilly!

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:33:46 -0800

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Wishwilly!

On our third day there, we met these two crazies - Issac and Katia. They were headed to Placencia because they had heard the weather there was good enough for diving. Hard to believe, since ...

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:34:18 -0800

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On our third day there, we met these two crazies - Issac and Katia. They were headed to Placencia because they had heard the weather there was good enough for diving. Hard to believe, since ...

Matt's turn to co-pilot.

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:34:59 -0800

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Matt's turn to co-pilot.

shrimp farms.

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shrimp farms.

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nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:36:42 -0800

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Local Placencia boys playing football.

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:37:46 -0800

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Local Placencia boys playing football.

The sunset from our balcony at the Cozy Corner.

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:38:33 -0800

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The sunset from our balcony at the Cozy Corner.

Laura's Belikin ad

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:39:20 -0800

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Laura's Belikin ad

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nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:40:15 -0800

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Our attempt at a Belikin commercial

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Our attempt at a Belikin commercial

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nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:42:30 -0800

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Awwwwww

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:43:21 -0800

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Awwwwww

After this night, Issac and Katia left to go stay out a Glover's Reef. We never heard from them again. Maybe they decided to stay there.

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:43:47 -0800

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After this night, Issac and Katia left to go stay out a Glover's Reef. We never heard from them again. Maybe they decided to stay there.

Here we are at Laughing Bird Caye. This was our first dive from Placencia.

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 08:12:29 -0800

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Here we are at Laughing Bird Caye. This was our first dive from Placencia.

There were a couple of big Lemon Sharks that patroled the waters around the Caye. They didn't bother anyone, they were just looking for our chicken scraps. One of the guys there told me ...

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There were a couple of big Lemon Sharks that patroled the waters around the Caye. They didn't bother anyone, they were just looking for our chicken scraps. One of the guys there told me ...

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nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 08:13:19 -0800

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Here he is patrolling

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Here he is patrolling

The dreaded fin breaking the surface. I think sharks do this on purpose, just to look cool.

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 08:13:53 -0800

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The dreaded fin breaking the surface. I think sharks do this on purpose, just to look cool.

That was some bright sun. My scalp got burned.

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 08:14:17 -0800

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That was some bright sun. My scalp got burned.

Not a bad life. I could get used to this.

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 08:14:43 -0800

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Not a bad life. I could get used to this.

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nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 08:15:08 -0800

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This is hard to read, but it is the marker for Laughing Bird Caye as a World Heritage Site. This is one beautiful place. I hope it stays this pristine for future generations to enjoy as much ...

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 08:15:30 -0800

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This is hard to read, but it is the marker for Laughing Bird Caye as a World Heritage Site. This is one beautiful place. I hope it stays this pristine for future generations to enjoy as much ...

I shore is proud of this here shore!

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 08:16:16 -0800

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I shore is proud of this here shore!

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nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:44:39 -0800

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For Mitch.

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:45:13 -0800

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For Mitch.

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nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:45:46 -0800

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This is on our way out to find the Whale Shark. Oh yes. Click here for the tale.

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:46:24 -0800

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This is on our way out to find the Whale Shark. Oh yes. Click here for the tale.

Capt. Brian Young and our divemaster Dwayne on the way to see the Whale Shark. Super guys!

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:46:58 -0800

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Capt. Brian Young and our divemaster Dwayne on the way to see the Whale Shark. Super guys!

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Approaching Gladden Spit

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:50:15 -0800

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Approaching Gladden Spit

Eek! a tarantula crosses the road in Placencia!

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:51:14 -0800

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Eek! a tarantula crosses the road in Placencia!

A hummingbird behind the Playa Blanca resort.

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:52:25 -0800

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A hummingbird behind the Playa Blanca resort.

After our Wednesday dives, Carl and I decided to make a little concoction. Coco Loco, as he called it. Ingredients: 1 bottle of Carribean rum, and a whole bunch of coconuts. Carl whacked the ...

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:53:59 -0800

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After our Wednesday dives, Carl and I decided to make a little concoction. Coco Loco, as he called it. Ingredients: 1 bottle of Carribean rum, and a whole bunch of coconuts. Carl whacked the ...

Here's Carl showing me how it's done.

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:55:43 -0800

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Here's Carl showing me how it's done.

This Wishwilly watched us make the Coco Loco. He wanted a shot.

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:56:43 -0800

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This Wishwilly watched us make the Coco Loco. He wanted a shot.

So, we had our very own Ladies Night at the Playa Blanca dining hall. Here's Floret with the Ladies Night flower that Laura made all of the girls wear. Floret is the sweetest person in th ...

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:58:09 -0800

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So, we had our very own Ladies Night at the Playa Blanca dining hall. Here's Floret with the Ladies Night flower that Laura made all of the girls wear. Floret is the sweetest person in th ...

Here's Carl getting ready to throw down the Coco Loco juice. Wait de man!

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:59:42 -0800

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Here's Carl getting ready to throw down the Coco Loco juice. Wait de man!

Sheila joined us as well. She cooked us some great meals at Playa Blanca, and she could dance like nobody was watching.

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 08:00:49 -0800

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Sheila joined us as well. She cooked us some great meals at Playa Blanca, and she could dance like nobody was watching.

Floret and her boyfriend Brian. He was the DJ for the party, and I also challenged him to arm wrestling later in the night, after too many drinks. But I let him win so that he wouldn't be em ...

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 08:02:55 -0800

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Floret and her boyfriend Brian. He was the DJ for the party, and I also challenged him to arm wrestling later in the night, after too many drinks. But I let him win so that he wouldn't be em ...

Elisha was the only one who had to take it easy that night. The divemaster must be in control at all times :-) Too bad! He still managed to have a good time. Ladies beware - this is one ...

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 08:04:15 -0800

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Elisha was the only one who had to take it easy that night. The divemaster must be in control at all times :-) Too bad! He still managed to have a good time. Ladies beware - this is one ...

Here's where ladies night really took off.

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 08:05:29 -0800

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Here's where ladies night really took off.

Wind em up, and let em go!

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 08:06:52 -0800

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Wind em up, and let em go!

Booty shakin contest!

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 08:08:06 -0800

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Booty shakin contest!

Too much fun. Thank you guys so much for the hospitality.

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 08:09:20 -0800

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Too much fun. Thank you guys so much for the hospitality.

The proud makers of the Coco Loco enjoying the fruits of their labor.

nobody@smugmug.com (tilt) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 08:12:00 -0800

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The proud makers of the Coco Loco enjoying the fruits of their labor.