B
On the way from the hostel Free Monkeys in Bacalar (Mexico) to Belize City I met a brazilian couple. I've spoken to the lady who was living in Canada and looking for a place to stay in tropics. She would like to set up the Eco comunity village to retire in. She has been traveling for a long time but still hasn't found the right place. She said that Bali could be the one but she is not sure about the Asian culture if she could get used to it. As a landscape and climate/people she loved it there. She mentioned about Nicaragua, Panama, Columbia and Equadore. Those countries could be the ones to invest in. She wasn't sure what was the best option as the governments in all south and central Americas are so corrupted that it's difficult to find a right place to buy. You need to know the local low and have a lawyer who points you out a real land for sale and not the spam. She and her partner had got adventure on the way from Cancun to Bacalar as soon as they arrived from Canada. While the bus stopped they went out to the restroom and on the way back the bus was gone. They left all their belongings except from her money in the bus. They took a cab and drove 100 km (40$) to catch up the bus. Once they left a cab her bag with money and passport was left in the cab. Eventually they had to come back by another cab, as that one was already gone, to the the same place they picked up initially the cab and trust in the destiny that the bag is still there. And likely it was still there. Such a story... We would have another story to tell if we didn't find money to pay for the imigration taxes. Somehow I totally forgot about it. We collected all the coins we've been left with and managed to pay 25$ each on the way out from Mexico. We were traveling by a minibus provided by free monkeys hostel (25$) therefore they took us through the Mexican border to Belize. In Belize we were welcomed by Afro Carabbean habitants whose official language is English. It's one of the Common Wealth's country with queen Elizabeth on their currency. They've gained their independency in 1981. After 5 hours trip we arrived in Belize city (only 14 000 habitants while the whole country has 300 000) to pick up the speedy water taxi to the island - Cauye Calker (20$ return). The island was amazing with a wonderful turquoise cristal water, but the beaches were limited by the pathway, cafes, restaurants and houses crossing by the beach. There was no space for a beach, the bottom of the Carabbean sea was made of grass. It was apparently a natural environment for the mametees. The island was in the stage of development therefore was full of tourists. We couldn't find s free spot for camping, Gringos who had got their proprieties on the island discouraged SU's of doing a free camping because of the crime. The population is Afro Carabbean and I love this part of Central America for that but there are few fake and completely dragged rasta men who don't have a good intentions. We camped by a rental house (25$ per night per both), Belize is a pretty expensive country considering such a poor service but I guess it's because of being an ex British colony so it gives it all right to have higher prices than the rest of Central America. At least compering with Mexico we paid double for transport, food and camping fee if there is any. We have enjoyed so far a meal on the beach cooked by locals. Only with 15$ both we ate a grilled lobster and shrimp's kebab. It was delicious and cheap as it was the last order of the day. Two nights were enough and worthy of staying there. It was time to move on to another island - la Isla bonita - San Pedro.
