Beloved --
(081210)
Tree Tops Guest House is a short walk south of the Caye Caulker Water Taxi dock. It is set back from the beach with a peek-a-boo view of the Caribbean. The proprietress, Doris, runs a "tight ship" (eg. the rooms are cleaned at 8:30am no ifs ands or buts). That being said the room and grounds are clean and secure. Doris is a wealth of information on restaurants, etc. All of her recommendations were good! She also recommended Carlos of Carlos Tours for a snorkelling day to Hol Chan Marine Reserve (as well as several other great spots).
Carlos spent a lot of time in the water with us on Friday. Very knowledgeable about species of fish and coral. He takes a maximum of eight snorkellers (and a minimum of four). Very laid back and fun to dive with. We petted sharks (sandpaper) and rays (slimy), coaxed octupus from their lairs by rattling conch shells in front of their holes, found two types of eels and several large crabs.
Carlos has a young (16 year old) black deckhand (Henry?) who is very helpful. I later found out that Henry has been living on his own since he was 12. Both he and Carlos are Caye Caulker natives -- Carlos having started his business 25 years ago. His was the first snorkel tour business on the Caye. Carlos has taken Henry under his wing and is teaching him the business.
I love you and miss you all,
Jim
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Hi Jim,
I've been following your blog....so many wonderful tastes and treasures from exotic lands. Not sure when your "36 hour" pit-stop is supposed to happen, but I hope you managed to avoid at least some of the amazing snow that blanketed the Northwest....even for Christmas....and paralized much of our transportation between Eugene and Vancouver BC and all points west and east. I imagine you're on your way to India by now...for yet another leg of your great adventure. Blessings to you in the new year. Safe travels every step of the way.
Yours, Sue
Dear Jim.....
I know no matter where you were for Christmas it was exactly the right time/place to be for this particular year and time in your life. May you be excited by and at the same time be peaceful in your "walk about" with the many offerings it brings you. I loved your Costa Rica report....many familiar places. I particularly enjoyed hearing about Monteverde....I left alot of baggage in those "clouds" that I'd been hauling around for way-y-y-y too long! I only hope you're able to travel lighter the longer you're out there. Blessings and prayers to you for the New Year....Ever, Sally
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