TURTLETRIVIAHawksbillturtlesnestforsixmonths,fromJulytoOcto- ber.Eachfemalewillnestaboutfourorfivetimesduringtheseasonandeachnestingwillbeabout14daysapart. Shelaysaround140eggseachtime,eachonemeasur- ingabout1.5inches(4cm)indiameter.Theyhatchwithin60days.Thismeansthatyoucouldeitherseeaturtlelayhereggsorseethelittleoneshatchforeightmonthsoftheyear. Serenade Island Resort, 523-3380, www.belizecayes.com/island. htm, has three cabins dotted over four acres of privately owned island, secluded from civilization usa airways yet with amenities like electricity, running water, a restaurant and a bar. Although they are not the most luxurious cabins, they are comfortable and clean. Different packages are available. A four-night stay with all meals and a complimentary one-hour massage is US $800. Camping is also available. You can eat in the restaurant or bring your own food and cooking utensils. The resort runs fishing trips for US $250 a day, $125 for half a day or $35 an hour. There are jackfish and spadefish, and the great fighting bonefish on the flats near the cayes.
At Moho, you can sit on the deck of the restaurant, 223-5350 (the name and owners keep changing but the phone number stays the same), overlooking the ocean with the trade winds fluffing your hair while you schmooze (and drink) with the up-coming usa airways elite of Belizean society.
The Maroon Wars started in Jamaica in 1720, when some African slaves refused to be oppressed by their owners. The slaves escaped to the hills of Jamaica where they lived independently, much to the chagrin of their old masters. They often chose inaccessible and inhospitable places to live, which ensured their safety.
From Corozal, the trip is eight miles and includes a ride on the largest ferry in Belize. Leave Corozal going south and turn left at the sign indicating Tony s. Turn right at the end of the road. After driving/cycling usa airways about 4.5 miles, make a left. Follow this road along the river for three miles.
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