Resort Guest Book

LETTER ONE -- November 26, 2000

To Prospective Visitors to Iguana Creek Resort:

Our visit to Iguana Creek Resort was one of the most exciting and fun trips we have ever made. We were there for a week and packed in lots of great sites, fabulous food, and wonderful people.

Sunny and Larry met us at theBelize Airport and drove us to the resort. Along the way we stopped at a local winery and sampled some of the local fare. We also picked a fresh avocado off a tree which Sunny later made into fabulous guacamole for us. We also saw many howler monkeys along the river we followed for part of the trip from the airport.
Each of us has a favorite memory of the trip. Mom's was theThousand Foot Falls which was just breathtaking. Mine was the canoe trip intoBarton Creek Cave. Marty's was canoeing down theMopan River, seeing the iguanas and many other critters. Trini's was horseback riding in the jungle behind the Resort. It's really difficult to pick just one favorite. Another was the trip up into the mountains to go horseback riding. It was raining so we opted not to go out on the horses, instead we just visited with the local family that owned the ranch and learned all about their very laid back and "down to earth" way of life - very different from our own.

We saw several of the local ruins and enjoyed learning about them from local guides.

Some of our fondest memories are of sitting around the fire in the evening., drinking One Barrel rum or Belikan beer, eating fresh grilled chicken, and reliving the day with Sunny, Larry, and the others who we considered our friends by the end of the trip.

Sunny's cooking is THE BEST and she could not have been more pleasant and accommodating of our needs. Larry is very knowledgeable of the area's history, geography, and culture. Sunny took us on the day trip toTikal and did a great job as well. It was truly and amazing trip - we leftBelize with great memories, lots of new friends, and plans to go back soon.

Jill Duval,Albuquerque, New Mexico

Thurs. Sep. 21

Arrived Belize. Larry and Sunny picked us up at airport. Marty and Trini rode in back of truck with luggage. Stopped at a winery and then a bar called BJs. Sat out by a bon fire in the evening at Iguana Creek Ranch.

Fri. Sep. 22

Visited ruins at Cahal Peck. Our guide was Ruben. Also saw ruins at Xunantanich (Sa-non-ta-nich). Our guide was Eduardo. Had to cross the Old Belize river on a hand drawn ferry in order to get to these. Sunny brought a picnic for us there. Were supposed to go horse back riding but it rained. We hung out with the two brothers who owned the place, Joe and Lazero. Stopped at a bar on the way back to the resort Sat around the bon fire. Had stuffed peppers and an eggplant dish for supper.

Sat. Sep. 23

Went to Butterfly Ranch, Thousand Foot water fall then for a swim at a place near the falls. Had drinks at a resort owned by Francis Ford Coppola. Trini called Rob from Three Flags grocery store. Had Lasagna for dinner.

Sun. Sept. 24

Saw two pet Mountain Lions at a neighbor of Larry's. Hiked through the jungle on Larry's property. Saw lots of unexcavated Mayan ruins and a flint pile. Hiked to a shack where Juan's (Larry's worker) brother lives. Sunny picked us up there. Two archeologist, Carolyn and Jim went with Larry to look at his ruins. Had pizza and salad for lunch. Went for a boat ride on the Old Belize river. Lee and Bookees rowed Sue and Trini's boat. Felipe rowed canoe Jill and Marty were in. It rained very hard and we all got wet. Felipe got too close to a tree and flipped the canoe. Lee and Bookees helped stop the canoe and get it upright in the water again. Sunny and Larry waiting for us went we finished the 15 mile float. Dinner was salads, pork chops and chicken.

Mon. Sep. 25

Quiche for breakfast. Sunny took us to Belmopan, the capital of Belize. Ate lunch at a local place there. At 2:00, Sunny took us to Butterfly Highway where we met Bernard- He took us to Barton's Creek. We went in two different canoes into the cave. Some spots were so low we had to practically lay down in the canoe to get under them. It rained while we were in the cave.

Tues. Sep. 26

Took both vehicles and drove to Guatemala. Larry found a driver, Gustavo, to take us to Tikal. First he drove us to a couple shops in the market place. Had lunch at a place across from Tikal. Got home after dark and Sunny made guacamole salad.

Wed. Sep. 27

Left Iguana Creek Ranch for Placencia. Took both vehicles. Stopped along the way and had a picnic. Also saw The Blue Hole. Dirt roads almost the entire trip. Got little cabins right on the beach at a place called Trade Winds- Cost $30 US a night. Larry took us to several bars in route for dinner. Had lobster at a place called the Galley.

Thurs. Sep. 2

Saw a Dolphin, a school of fish jump out of the water and a big red star Fish. Helped Sunny and Larry load up their stuff to head home. Went to a place called Omar's for lunch. Our waitress was Dorothy. Made arrangements to return for crab for dinner. Stopped by Blue Monkey Space Station for a drink before dinner. Jill and Marty sent emails from the computers they had there.

Fri. Sep. 29

Went oh a half day fishing and snorkel trip that we got from Donna at Nite Winds. Our pilot was Shawn. He let Jill and Marty off at Laughing Bird Caye, along with Christa and Brian who "were also on the boat. He took Trini and Sue out to fish. Trini caught I and half King Mackerel and I Barracuda. Sue caught a barracuda. Shawn cleaned one of the barracuda's for us to take to dinner tonight and the rest were given to Shawn and Donna. We,, along with Christa, Brian, Shawna and David, went to a woman named Marilyn to eat dinner. She cooked the barracuda along with lobster fritters, snapper and veggies and a Creole Mackerel dish. Stopped at a place called Sunrise for a drink before calling it a night.

Sat. Sep. 30

Breakfast at Omar's. Learned that hurricane Keith was headed for Belize. Shopped at a Guatemalan shop across from Omar's. Had lobster dinner at The Serenade.

Sun. Oct. 1

All flights cancelled out of Placencia and Belize International is closed- Windy and rainy but hurricane is north of us, at Ambergris, where we were originally supposed to go. Sue went for a walk and met a woman named Brenda. AU of us wound up sitting at a closed bar named J-byrd and drinking nun. Brenda wants to make us conch fritters tomorrow and bring them by. Sue and Marty gave her money for them. \-4et a woman named Veronic (Ver-ro-neek) earlier in the day and walked to Soul Shine where she works on the lagoon. It was closed due to the storm. The government issued a ban on selling alcohol but not many places are obeying it. Ate dinner at a Chinese place, Hurricane downgraded from 4 to 3.

Mon. Oct. 2

Weather still bad. Ate breakfast at The Blue Monkey Space Station- Brenda brought us the conch fritters. She tried to get drummers for tonight but couldn't Met at J-byrds again and just drank rum and hung out.

Tues. Oct. 3

Storm is over. Sue borrowed a fishing rod from Douglas, a friend of Brenda's and Trini fished from the shore. Trini wanted to have dinner at the Serenade but it was closed. Every-thing still under alcohol ban and nothing is open. Finally ate at the Galley with Christa and Brian. Rained again tonight.

Wed. Oct. 4

Went to Soul Shine for lunch. Veronic rowed a boat across the lagoon to pick us up. Ate lobster salad. Donna, from Nite Winds had BoBo pick us up at Soul Shine for our Manatee watching trip that was scheduled from I until 3. A man named Bruno was on the boat with us. He's from Bolivia. Didn't see any Manatee but went to a loading dock where a big ship was anchored and being loaded with 70,000 cases of bananas. There were men painting the out side of the ship and Trini started talking to them. They were from the Philippines. One arranged to get us all on board for a tour. A man named Ramon King started our tour and then the Captain of the ship, Steve Murdock, showed us the control I room and all the radar's and equipment. When we got back to our dock, there were two drummers drumming on the pier. Went to Dock Side, a bar over the water, for drinks, before having our last lobster dinner at Serenade-

Thurs. Oct. 5

Our last day here. Had a van pick us up for the airport at 11:00. Barry and Walter helped us with our luggage. Caught a two prop 8 seater for Belize City and left Placencia at 11 -50. Got to the International airport at 12:35 and got checked in. Our plane didn't leave for Houston until 3:55 so we went into a restaurant at the airport for drinks and something to eat. Left on time and got back to Albuquerque at 10:00. Buffy picked us up at the airport.

To Prospective Visitors to Iguana Creek Resort:

I am writing on behalf of owner. operator and tour arranger Dr Larry, "Doc" Johnson. of the lguana Creek Resort near Georgeville, Belize. Central America.

My wife, daughter and I arranged a January vacation in Belize .vith my niece. a travel agent. Our plan was to spend twelve days in Belize visiting Mayan ruin sites as well as a side trip to Tikal, Guatemala. Both my wife and daughter are archeology students and I had visited Tikal in the late 1960's as a student myself. My niece, understanding that we did not want to spend the largest portion of our vacation money on a big hotel in Belize City, contacted Doc Johnson and obtained information on the lguana Creek Resort, some 56 miles west of Belize City in the Cayo District of Belize. She Sent LIS information on the resort, including- descriptions or the accommodations available, rates. and sites to see near the resort.

We chose to stay in a cabana equipped with kitchenette, queen size beds and bathroom facilities at a price far more reasonable than what we would have had to pay at a hotel in Belize City during the height of the tourist season. E-mail messages from Doc to us during the planning stages offered an itinerary of visits to Mayan ruin sites, horseback riding in the mountains, a fishing trip to Whipray Caye off the coast of Belize and a variety of other activities guaranteed to keep us busy during our twelve-day stay, Doc also sent its detailed directions for us to follow as we drove a rental vehicle from the airport in Belize to Iguana Creek Resort.

Upon our arrival, delayed two days because of the biggest blizzard to hit the Milwaukee/Chicago area in 90 years, Doc and his staff greeted us as we drove our 4-wheel drive SUV into the resort compound. Situated just a few miles west of the city of Belmopan, the resort is very easy to locate and the yellow sign on the road became something of a landmark for us during our stay.

Unfortunately, a recent hurricane had prevented Doc and the staff from getting the cabana we had hoped for ready for our visit. Instead, Doc assigned my wife and I to a small cabana and our daughter to another where she could have her privacy. Thankfully, there was no change in the agreed upon charges for our accommodations. but Doc and I agreed on a set charge for meals because we would not be able to prepare our own in either cabana. This agreement included packed picnic lunches for each day of travelling. After meeting Doc's daughter Mandy, he and I made a trip to the local grocery store, Tommy's to lay in a supply of meal items.

During a good dinner and some of the local Belikan beer, we got down to the task of planning our visit. We had arrived with few plans other than to go see as many Mayan ruin sites as possible. We had talked about the trip to Whipray Cave, but had not. by the time we had arrived, a-reed anion- ourselves about actually going there. Doc offered some great ideas and explained sonic of the difficulties in getting to sonic of the sites. Doc. my wife. daughter and I came to an agreement on places to visit as well as a sot price for Doe's services as an arranger and tour companion. We a-reed to visit Mayan sites near the resort at Cahal Pech and Xunantunich on out first day with a side trip for some horseback riding later in the day. A day trip to Tikal filled our second day. Three days at Whipray Caye took us into the weekend. We opted for a day of sightseeing on our own after the trip to the island, but followed it up with a trip to one of the largest Mayan sites in Central America. Caracol, the next day. All these locations were within three to four hours driving time of the resort. On our last day with Doc. we visited the Mayan site at Lamanai which was north of Belize City.

Each trip we took was enjoyable and completely satisfying oil its own merit. Each of us liked one more than the other. My wife found that snorkeling among the coral reefs and basking in the sun on Silk Caye was the most enjoyable. Oar daughter liked the horseback riding the most. 1. of course, found the trip to Tikal to be the most exciting because of my previous visit some thirty years before. At each location. Doc arranged for an experienced guide to take us through the site, The most informed guide we had was Louis at Tikal. Having worked with many of the archeologists who had helped uncover the hundreds of structures at Tikal. Louis was emminentIv knowIedgeable of each of the pyramids, temples. stelae and other sites at the ancient Mayan city.

The next most memorable site was some three hours driving time away from Iguana Creek Resort oil a torturous gravel and mud road. The former Mayan city of Caracol is located in dense jungle at the end of the Mountain Pine Ridge Road deep into the Cayo district. Just off the road is a series of spectacular water falls that Doc insisted we stop to see. The word impressive does little justice to what one sees at these falls. and they help set the stage for what the traveler sees at Caracol. Our guide took its to ,he highest man-made structure in Belize, all 800 year-old cieba tree, an immense reservoir and the active archeological site. Caracol is worth even, minute of doubt, about getting there and back again Oil the sometimes impassable road. Doc insisted oil another side trip oil the way out from Caracol. After two hours oil the "road from hell.- I was apprehensive until I discovered the location was only a mile or so off the main zravel road. We visited movie director Francis Ford Coppola's mountain resort at Blancaneaux, a completely impressive main building and cabanas made almost entirely of mahogany set above a river complete with falls. We were all very happy to find hot water in the bathrooms. my wife was pleased to be able to get a latte and my daughter pleasantly found herself to be the recipient of a beer glass beating the name of the resort. compliments of Doc.

The trip to Whipray Caye would rank third oil our collective list of favorite spots. While the arrangements for while we were there got a bit fouled, and the road to Placencia another torturous ride. our hosts Julian and Emily treated us like family, feeding us well and keeping us bus-,'. Snorkeling amid

the coral, taking snapshots of sunrise and sunset and warm showers were among the things that kept us busy at the small
island fishing camp. A trip to Silk Caye for a day of swimming, snorkeling and fishing helped round out our stay off the
coast. Fortunately, the road back to Belmopan had been grated while we were oil the island and this cut the driving time
almost in half as we headed back to the resort.

Our two other trips, one to Cahal Pech, Xunantunich and horseback riding on the first day of touring and the other to Lamanai on the last, are both hard to rank either above or below any of the others.

The first two sites we -visited are fight off the Western Highway and very much visited by tourists. Both are impressive in their own rights and our guides at each site were very knowledgeable about the structures located there. Our visit to the Martinez Ranch for horseback riding was a singularly unique experience, and one that not many tourists would opt to make, unfortunately. Operated by Doris Martinez and her brothers, the ranch plays host to adventurous visitors who enjoy a completely rustic setting with no electricity, running water or modern bathroom facilities. Hand made cabanas along side a small river, each very much different from the others, offer a variety of settings in the dense jungle just off the main area of the ranch. Especially inviting is the "tree house" cabana which is actually a two-story house built around a tree. A small set of natural falls in the river complete the spectacular setting at this unique cabana.

Laz and Joe Martinez conduct horseback rides into the mountains from the main area of the ranch. The trail winds up through the thick jungle while either Laz or Joe conducts something of a nature discussion about the plants and animals one sees along the trail. Once the highest point is reached, visitors are able to look down a vertical drop to see the river crashing over bulge boulders several hundreds of feet below and mountain peaks that seem to go on forever.

Doris Martinez has a unique story to tell, as well. One of over 14 children in her family. Doris received little formal education as a child. Doris set out to educate herself and at eighteen years of age. she opened a grade school for youngsters living in the mountains using donated books and materials. Students from several universities in the United States spend months with Doris helping her with her efforts to teach the children of the area.

The last trip we made was to ancient Mayan city of Lamanai which one reaches by driving one hour north of Belize City on the Northern Highway and a 20-mile boat ride down the New River. One of the most interesting aspects of Lamanai was the museum and its curator. This young man, of Mayan descent himself, presented hundreds of artifacts in the museum to us before we headed off into the jungle with our guide to see the well-preserved pyramids and temples at the site. Located on a lagoon off the river. Lamanai seemed to me to be the ideal location and I wondered why the Mayan people didn’t build more of their cities in spots like this. Complete with spectacular views, thick jungle, knowledgeable guides and plenty of hiking. Lamanai, as we learned, had been one of the last sites inhabited by the Mayan people.
As you can easily see, each site had its own special set of inviting features.

It is also helpful to have discussions of the other impressions we had during our stay in Belize at the Iguana Creek Resort. One down side of the vacation was driving over bad roads that very much tried the patience of anyone behind the wheel. A four-wheel drive vehicle with the highest clearance possible is an absolute must, if one wants to see Caracol whenever it has rained. Another thing travelers must prepare for is the number of insects one will encounter while in Belize. A word of advice is to stock up on plenty of repellent and itch reliever (Benadryl or Calamine lotion). Repellant can be purchased locally in Belize, but is expensive while one will have to look hard to find something to relieve the itching caused by bites from criters too small to see. If the visitor stays in one of the many resorts outside of some of the main cities, he or she must be prepared for some minor discomforts. Much of the infrastructure of Belize is not as modern as one is used to in the United States. Water pressure can sometimes drop to nothing at times and, of course, this often happens at critical moments! Hot water is sometimes scarce and that produces its own set of inconveniences. Doc offered to carry water heated in kettles on the fire outside for any one of us who wanted something more than a cool wash down in the morning or evening. Since our visit, Doc has installed a water heater in one of the cabanas and I am sure this makes things much more comfortable.

On the positive side, in spite of the roads we sometimes traveled, hard to see biting creatures and scarcity of hot water, there wasn’t a speck of snow in sight anywhere we visited. Likewise, while the temperature dipped to a chilling 68 degrees one night, that was still some 80 degrees warmer than it was at home in Wisconsin and proved to be only a minor and temporary discomfort. Doc is still saying that he’s never seen it that cold in Belize in the many years he’s been going there.

Tour Critique

1. Please rate the tours that you went on in the order in which you appreciated them the most and relate what it was that you most enjoyed most about them.

Our favorite tour was the intertubes down the jungle river, and through the caves. That was truly a once in a lifetime experience we will never forget. Coming out of those caves, into the lush, bright jungle, surrounded by greenery and waterfalls was utterly mesmerizing. We enjoyed all the other tours you arranged: from the horse back rides in the mountains, to the canoe down the jungle river. Everything went smoothly and efficiently, with just the right touch of adventure.

2. Please comment on each guide who took you on your activities, with the best first.

I can't remember any guides excepting you Dr. Larry, who was always congenial, friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. It felt immediately as if we had an uncle that lived in the jungle.

3. Please comment on your accommodations.

Your hotel was very nice. Like I mentioned, it really felt more like staying with family (that you like) than staying at a hotel. The air-conditioning was very appreciated. I look forward to returning when the pool and some of the other rooms are finished. Your location is also, great, halfway between everywhere.

4. Please comment on your meals.

My experience was probably unique, as we went during low season, and felt happily obliged to join in on the cooking. Nonetheless, the meals around the camp fire were great, and Dr. Larry kept the cold beer flowing,

5. Please give any other comment that you might want to offer.

Mainly, I would add, that if I ever had to, or simply decided to move away from home, I'd move in with Dr. Larry. Belize is a beautiful country, with kind and gracious people. Dr. Larry resort really brings you into the country, instead of peering, at it through some touristy glass.

Hi Larry, Sunny, Amanda, Suzy, Brittney, Courtney, and Quinby!

It was fun kind of reminescing about what we call our: "Great Jungle Adventure in Belize". It was great to have someone meet us at the airport when we, along with our 2 teenage boys, landed in a country we knew absolutely nothing about or anyone there. By the time we went home, we felt we had made some great lifetime friends.

We stayed in the family cabana at Iguana Creek Resort where each morning we woke up to the smell of freshly baked breads, sweetrolls or donuts, along with cereals and fresh fruit. It was great to just get up and go outside on the veranda and have our breakfast. Sunny is a great cook, although she had some great helpers, since their girls and Quinby were down for the Christmas vacation. The first day we had a picnic lunch at Cal Pech ruins, and we ate at a great little taco shop in the little town of San Ignacio when shopping one day. We also ate at a great little restaurant at the Tikal Ruins.
But the best food was when we came back to Iguana Creek tired each evening, and there was a great dinner ready to just sit down and eat. Sunny had the traditional Belize menu of Chicken, Beans and rice, but also made other great food that us Americans are used to like Lasagna, potato salad, and we couldn't wait to see what was for dessert.

Our favorite tour guides were the Johnson family girls that seemed to know their way around and showed us their favorite shops in town and unique swimming hole, with Tarzan ropes to swing on and waterfalls to play in. Amanda was a great help as our driver and interpretor, since she knows Spanish and how to drive in the rain, off the paved roads. We went Canoeing into Barton Cave with big spotlights to see, but the real adventure was getting there through Mennonite back country roads and a river that was a little deeper than the usually ten inches because of all the rain. We just seemed to trek on and it was a day we will recall for years. The second day we went on a horseride through the jungle. We would have never found our way if it hadn't been for Juan and Augusto and their machettes, which they had actually, chopped us a trail though the jungle so as to see all the ruins and the flint arrowhead mine. Bukee was our tour guide for a 15 mile canoe run down the Belize river. He was a great guide and I felt very safe in his canoe. He showed us which trees to look in for Iguanas, but was careful not to be under that tree when they got scared by our noises and dropped to the water for safety.

The highlight of the trip had to be our tour to Tikal. Larry got us through the border of Guatemala and arranged for us a van for just our group and it was a fun trip to Tikal even though it was rainy. The guide at Tikal knew all the history and the best places to take pictures. We saw and learned of things that we wouldn't have experienced without a guide. These historical ruins had a significant meaning to our family and religious beliefs.

We will always remember this great experience in Belize and thank the Johnson family for making it such a special "Jungle Adventure". We plan to go back next year to see some of the other ruins and do a little scuba diving in Placencia.

You may have to correct my spelling of some of the places. We thank you all again for showing us Belize.

Friends forever,

-- Tour Critique --

1. Please rate the tours that you went on in the order in which you appreciated them the most and relate what it was that you most enjoyed about them.

(1a) Barton Creek Cave - scenic and very educational.

(1b) Rio On Pools - a hidden treasure. It sure was great to find an out of the way place that wasn't crowded and offered so much fun and scenic beauty.

(1c) Tikal - History at it's best. Pictures don't do it justice. There just wasn't enough time to see it all. I managed some wonderful pix of Lake Petan Itza on the ride to and from. The countryside is breathtaking and informative.

(1d) Xunantunich - More of history at the crossroads of ancient civilizations. The scenery atop El Castillo was breathtaking.

(1e) Iguana Creek - Our first good look and feel of a real jungle. The horse ride was such a treat. It was special to be able to explore the ruins up close before they become government property!

(1f) Saint Herman's Cave - Spectacular! The immensity of the walk through the jungle, overlooking the orange groves, and to descend into the mouth of a green giant was awesome. The cave in turn gave such an impression of our miniscuity. I have looked at our world much differently.

(1g) Cahal Pech - This was a good precursor to what was to come. A taste of the history and it leaves you with a feeling of respect for the culture.

(1h) Blue Hole National Forest (Inland Blue Hole) - This may be too far down on the list but it was a wonderful addition to St. Hermann's Cave. It was like a private blue lagoon in the middle of the jungle. Not as grand as the Blue Hole in the sea but definately a "must visit"!

(1i) Blancaneaux, Mountain Pine Ridge (Maya Mountains), 1000' Falls - What a beautiful place this is. The food is lushious and there is great hospitality way out in the jungle! Spanning views atop great mountains, breathtaking overlooks, Grand views of rivers and creeks alive with flora and fauna that just make you want to move there. Belize could use a better Department of Transportation to fix the roads, though!

(1j) Canoe The Belize River - Putting this (here on the list) gives it no justice. This is NATURE at it's rawest. This tour should be done by all who visit Belize.

(1k) San Ignacio - As part of the Cahal Pech tour, this was a great taste of rural Belize. Much culture in this city. It was even more special to ride the bus into and back from a long day of shopping. The people are so laid back and friendly. And more modern than one might think!

2. Please comment on each guide who took you on your activities, with the best first.

I am very bad with names, so bear with me...

(2a) Larry Johnson - Not playing favorites here, this man knows his stuff and is loaded with energy. He knows where to go and how to get there.

(2b) Xunantunich guide - He was very adamant about the culture of the ruins. He was jam-packed with information and was very, very, pleasant.

(2c) Barton Creek Cave guide - He offered an aura of past mystery to the tour. He was colorful in his descriptions and new all there was about this caves history. Also a very, very pleasant man.

(2d) Belize River Canoe guide - This native not only showed us the natural wonders of the river but gave us insight into the culture and traditions of true Belizians.

(2e) Juan and Jose Ramirez - Brothers that reside at Iguana Creek to attend your every whim. The families both added to the nostalgia of culture. Jose's trek through the jungle was very professional, and his home at the far acres of the property was an added bonus. True Belizian culture at it's very best!

(2f) Tikal guide - Although they charged phenomenal prices for tours our guide gave all he could in the short amount of time we had there. He even through in a few "stories" that linked movie stardom to the place. It only added to the spectacle that only Tikal could offer.

(2g) Sunny Johnson - She is not placed here because she was the worst. Contrarily, she should be put in front of Larry! But, she couldn't be left out. Although her part was small as a guide, her pleasantness was always a welcomed comfort.

3. Please comment on your accommodations.

If you came to Belize to stay where there is gold-plated faucets, hand servants, formal wear for dinner, and a view of the ocean, then stay in Belize City. Here you will get comfortable, rustic, spacious living with no snooty frills. If you're going to stay in the jungle, this is one of the most comfortable you will get. And, the help is friendlier!
4. Please comment on your meals.

If you alert Sunny to your likes and dislikes ahead of time she can accomodate your pallet with some very unique and appetising meals. Just don't have what Larry's having!

5. Please give any other comment that you might want to offer.

We regret not staying another 10 days. There just isn't enough time to do all the wonderful things that Belize (and the Johnson's) has to offer. This is definately a "do again" adventure! You Better Belize It!