Belize was a great adventure in every sense. Traveling alone to Central America added a layer of apprehension so I was sure to check in with the US Embassy for peace of mind.. I flew from Houston to Belize City, then to San Pedro; similar to Cabo in that it is on the tip of an isthmus off the mainland. The 30 minute flight to San Pedro revealed hundreds of beautiful small, uninhabited islands in the shallow sea, one looked like a flying bird to me (pictured below).
Altun Ha (below) is the name of an ancient Mayan city that was occupied from 900 B.C to 1000 A.D. Walking among these ancient ruins brought a sense of awe, amazement, and respect for the ingenuity and vision of the Mayan culture.
My days were full of two unique diving experiences, exploring the ruins, chilling on the beautiful beaches, and getting my general bearings. I found the locals very hospitable and I met many Americans who live there about 6 months of the year. Belize is definitely on my short list of return destinations.
Altun Ha 
