I am smiling just thinking about our snorkeling trip on Sunday. After our second week in the schools and an eventful Friday and Saturday evening filled with many volunteer hours at the various schools, our snorkeling trip was much needed. We met at the Belize Yacht Club at 8:00 am and boarded our first boat and drove over to Serious Adventures, a water sport/activity company on the water across from R.C. and there we met our crew for the day. Wayne, Willy and Ernest were the men that were on the 40 foot catamaran boat that we took to Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley. They were extremely nice and had snacks for us on the boat that includes fresh pineapple, fresh watermelon, homemade coconut cakes, and chips and salsa that included black beans and corn. The snacks were almost as amazing as the snorkeling and very much appreciated by all of us. While at both snorkeling stops the crew helped up get on our gear, and properly jump off the boat into the water. We had guided tours that enabled us to see the prime spots at these locations. I saw sea turtles, sharks, LARGE sting rays, baracudas feeding, along with many tropical fish and colorful coral and anemones. I took pictures with my underwater camera and am looking forward to getting them developed when I return to the states! After snorkeling we sailed to Caye Caulker and ate lunch on the island, walked around exploring the town, and sailed back. On our way back we took a detour and we are able to see dolphins that swam with our boat and were feet from us! This was the icing to the cake! By far an amazing day!!!
