Blackbird Caye Resort
Travel Blogs from Turneffe Islands
Jungle to Coast
... of hopefuls. Unfortunately it was a misty morning so no dramatic sunrise. However another informative walk with Edi amongst the awe inspiring ruins. A final relaxing morning then off to Belize by shuttle bus with American/Asian family. Amazing journey with transition from lush jungle coastal swamp and then out to these beautiful Carribean Islands. Belize is an interesting mix of cultures - British ( English ...
Shark attack
... Highlight of the evening other than lobster was meeting a celebrity( well kind of!) we were sitting with a guy who was the storyboard director of the Simpsons, designed each episodes opening couch scene, and featured in the Simpsons movie! Moved on with our new celebrity friend to grab an icecream before heading to the lazy lizard bar, then I and I, but saved ourselves for hectic snorkeling the next day. The most jam packed day in caye caulker so far... Took a sailing ...
Casual shark tickling
... occasional fin brushing me.
Ish eventually caught a shark, who he held upside down, offering its belly to anyone brave enough. Despite anticipating a smooth, slightly slimey feeling, when I tentatively tickled its tummy, the shark felt dry and rough, similar to a pumice stone. In contrast, the sting ray was slippery and slimey, all the more evident when Ish transferred him into my outstretched arms. Desperately trying not to ...
Rum and relaxation
... ferry from Chetumal to San Pedro, Belize and then a quick water taxi to Caye Caulker, Belize. To say that Caye Caulker is comfortably the most relaxed spot on this planet is a massive understatement. I battle to describe just how relaxed this place really is. The concept of time is non existent and why the people on the island keep track of what day it is, baffles me. We arrived in the evening and met up with our new travel ...
Bad backpackers, buses, boats and Belize
... of the streets are paved with sand. The houses are painted a kaleidoscope of bright colours. ...
Location
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Swimming pool
- Beach
- Free High-Speed Internet
- Pets allowed