Belize is a small country, about the size of Massachusetts and with a population of only about 300,000. With such a small population the environment and the wildlife in Belize is able to thrive. Belize is protected from the sea by a barrier reef, the largest in the Western Hemisphere. At 185 miles in length it is second only to the Great Barrier Reef in size. Belize gained their independence from Britain in 1981. Belize is culturally diverse with Creoles, Latinos, Maya, Garafuna, East Asians and whites. Belize also has a sizable Mennonite community which has been helpful in Belize becoming self-sufficient in chicken, dairy products and corn.
We really feel like we have transitioned into another world and can certainly understand how cruisers stay year after year. We feel like rookies again as we meet cruisers that have been in the Northwest Caribbean for a number of years. Certainly Belize is the best cruising grounds we have encountered to date. The locals are friendly and we enjoy interacting with them. Our surroundings are just beautiful beyond description. The water temperature is in the mid 80's. The temperature on the boat as long as we have the trade winds hovers between a low of about 80 just before sunrise to about 90 at the peak. It is bearable with fans going and descent winds. I think we are adapting because if it gets into the 70's we feel a chill.
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