A Gorgeous Day To Head North on Ambergris Caye

Yesterday was another beautiful day in a string of them we’ve been enjoying in Belize.  At some point, they just stick and rain become a thing of memory.  By May or June, many start to bemoan their wilting gardens and their empty cisterns…

But not now.  The puddles are still drying up, the mosquitos are still about in the early morning and evening and I’m celebrating each gorgeous day.

Like yesterday.  Here’s what I did.

I met Ruben and his partner at the Wet Willy’s Dock, stopping along the way for bait sardines…

IMG_6178 IMG_6179

Follow the dive bombing pelicans.  I love how my favorite oaf bird just sort of throws itself in the water.  (See the splashes?)

IMG_6183

Looks easy and graceful but when I try?  It’s so not.

IMG_6186

 

We stopped to pick up two friends and then headed north.

IMG_6199

I wonder if I will ever stop being amazed by this view.  The water up by Xtan Ha Resort and Mexico Rock dive/snorkel site.  About 7 miles north of San Pedro town.

IMG_6201

 

We cruised all the way up to Mile 13 – just before the Bacalar Chico Marine reserve and then Rocky Point – the only spot in the world where a coral reef meets land.

IMG_6203

And one of the most beautiful resorts in the world, Tranquility Bay.

IMG_6206

The Tacklebox Bar & Restaurant, a dive shop and the office with these beautiful coconuts.

IMG_6208My friends went off fishing at the deep channel in the reef and I took to restaurant…

IMG_6209 IMG_6210

The reef is right there…the view is insane.

IMG_6235

IMG_6211

I went for a walk on the beach to find the exact right lounge chair.

IMG_6212

The sargasso had come in the previous night hot and heavy – as it did all over town.

IMG_6217IMG_6225And when I wanted to take a dip…I headed to the dock and the stairs into a crystal blue area…

IMG_6228

A beautiful place to spend some time…

tran

And the greatest greatest GREATEST part?  I am headed up there next week for a few nights to enjoy it some more…and tell you lots more about Tranquility Bay and the area.

I can’t wait.  Hammock?  I’ll be back.  It’s really a magical part of the island.

TranBay2

 

Posted in: