We left San Ignacio early Tuesday morning via a private shuttle. It rained hard at times but at each of our stops, the rain went momentarily away. I’m not complaining. We got to the Caves Branch Outpost where our guide from the shuttle company got us discounted tickets with Ziprider/DEB. I really could have done […]
Rio Frio Cave & Rio On Pools (Belize)
Our tour of Caracol with Pacz Tours came with a couple stopovers at other sites in Mountain Pine Ridge. Rio Frio Cave was the first stop. It has a huge (65 feet) opening that is simply awe-inspiring. It wasn’t too dark inside as a second opening was not too far away so we were able […]
Caracol – Mayan Archaeology
The most extensive Mayan site in Belize is Caracol, Spanish for snail. It covers over 200 square kilometers and holds over 30,000 buildings. It was quite an important city in the Classical Age of Maya civilization. Then its hieroglyph name would have been read as Uxwitza (Three-Hills-Water). The site is supposed to have been occupied […]
Spelunking at Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM)
Actun Tunichil Muknal, or Cave of the Stone Sepulcher, is a cave in the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve of the Cayo region of Belize. Belize is known to have an extensive cave system. Actun Tunichil Muknal was discovered in 1989 by a Canadian geologist. Archaeologists believe that it holds evidence of the Classic Maya religion […]
Arrival into Belize
Our trip to Belize was pretty much uneventful. We took an early morning flight out of Newark directly to Belize City. There were a number of empty seats on the plane. About four planes arrived close to each other leading to a a very busy immigration and customs hall however we were able to breeze […]
Belize on my mind
The winter this year has been pretty mild feeling like spring for days in a row. But I’m tired of the cold, the multi-layers of clothing, and the knowledge that a severe snowstorm could hit anytime between now and May. I signed up for snow-boarding lessons this year too, but I am not at all […]
Traveling with adult siblings
Before I begin, I must share a little about myself. Since I suffer from “first-born child syndrome” it follows that I am responsible, logical, and a worrier. Like Flo, one of N’ku’s primary school friends in Berlin, said when asked what he remembered of me I had an authoritarian attitude towards everyone else. What can […]
Visiting (African) Family on Vacation
Our trip to Europe started out as a nostalgic trip to Berlin, considered by all as the best time in our lives, and was prompted by a Facebook connection of my sister N’ku by a former classmate (and crush) a year prior. I was curious also of the changes in Berlin since the fall of […]
Château d’If & Frioul Islands
A boat ride to either Chateau d’If or to the Frioul Islands and entrance fee to Chateau d’If are complimentary with the City Pass. But it’s an extra 5 euros if you want to go to both locations though I’m not sure anyone actually checked our tickets. It was lovely, but our visit was rushed […]
Crazy Marseille Streets
I wouldn’t want to drive in the city of Marseille. In fact I wouldn’t know how. On the other hand, if I ever wanted a fearless driver, I would pick a Marseillian. The streets are narrow, are often one-way (but who cares right?), and the lanes change ever so randomly some with dead-ends. There appears […]
A lover of mangoes. A woman - smart, without pretense, lefthanded, Afropolitan - navigating this thing called life. An unapologetic believer in social justice and karma. Choosing to radiate positive energy and be true to myself. Here, my musings.