TravBuddy.com: architeqt's Belize & Guatemala (and Dallas!) 2007 travel blog Copyright 2005 TravBuddy LLC http://www.travbuddy.com/blogs/9397 After a really busy first few months of the year at work, I needed a break - somewhere out of the country, and to a country I'd never been to... but somewhere relatively close. The only answer was Belize. And the fact that a quick trip into Guatemala to see Tikal could be easily done just sealed the deal. The only problem was I had 4 days to book everything, pack, and go!!! en-us Tue, 17 Apr 2007 21:51:36 PST Sadly... Home Again http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/9397/Sadly-Home-Again-Oakland-12 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 21:51:36 PST Sadly... Home Again Oakland, California, Apr 17, 2007

After a completely meaningless stop in San Diego, I'm back home... and thinking about my next trip!  AFRICA here I come!!!

]]> [Why] in the World is[n't] Samer [in] San Diego... http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/9397/Why-in-the-World-isnt-Samer-in-San-Diego-San-Diego-11 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 21:49:57 PST [Why] in the World is[n't] Samer [in] San Diego... San Diego, California, Apr 17, 2007

I'm sure that's what my boss was asking - I was supposed to be there for an important interview for a new project this morning, but read the previo…

]]> Deja Vu - Xunantunich (Part II) & Back to Belize City http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/9397/Deja-Vu-Xunantunich-Part-II-Back-to-Belize-City-Belize-City-9 Mon, 16 Apr 2007 11:21:57 PST Deja Vu - Xunantunich (Part II) & Back to Belize City Belize City, Belize, Apr 16, 2007

After drinking that many beers last night and sleeping so late i'm surprised that  1) I actually woke up on time at 6am, and 2) I didn't have …

]]> Trouble in Miami... http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/9397/Trouble-in-Miami-Miami-10 Mon, 16 Apr 2007 19:09:16 PST Trouble in Miami... Miami, Florida, Apr 16, 2007

Where do I begin... what a nightmare!  So, we touch down in Miami, and head to customs, and get in line.  I see Brendan and Jon for a se…

]]> The Awe of Tikal! http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/9397/The-Awe-of-Tikal-Tikal-8 Sun, 15 Apr 2007 10:41:47 PST The Awe of Tikal! Tikal, Guatemala, Apr 15, 2007

Performed my usual morning DEET spray ritual after getting ready, and stopped at Hanna's to buy some water before walking to Mayawalk tours for our…

]]> Xunantunich & 'Cayo' http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/9397/Xunantunich-Cayo-San-Ignacio-7 Sat, 14 Apr 2007 22:39:30 PST Xunantunich & 'Cayo' San Ignacio, Belize, Apr 14, 2007

After crossing the bridge from Santa Elena to San Ignacio, we continued on to the small town of San Jose Succotz to take the ferry across the river…

]]> Road Trip to Cayo - Belize Zoo and Lunch Break in the Capital http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/9397/Road-Trip-to-Cayo-Belize-Zoo-and-Lunch-Break-in-the-Capital-Belmopan-6 Sat, 14 Apr 2007 14:14:10 PST Road Trip to Cayo - Belize Zoo and Lunch Break in the Capital Belmopan, Belize, Apr 14, 2007

I met my driver Dion in the lobby at about 9am, and we headed out of Belize City by way of the Swing Bridge (last of its kind in the world - it is …

]]> The New River & Ruins at Lamanai http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/9397/The-New-River-Ruins-at-Lamanai-Lamanai-5 Fri, 13 Apr 2007 17:24:48 PST The New River & Ruins at Lamanai Lamanai, Belize, Apr 13, 2007

Woke up this morning, got ready... sprayed myself thoroughly with my 100% DEET... and then headed out to the lobby for the trip to Lamanai.  W…

]]> Belize City! http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/9397/Belize-City-Belize-City-4 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 02:25:26 PST Belize City! Belize City, Belize, Apr 12, 2007

Finally!  I made it to Belize!  Got my bags and headed out of the airport... first thing I always do when I get to a new place, I move AW…

]]> Downtown Dallas in 3 hours! http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/9397/Downtown-Dallas-in-3-hours-Dallas-3 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 01:12:26 PST Downtown Dallas in 3 hours! Dallas, Texas, Apr 12, 2007

Dallas was my stopover on the way to Belize City, and I was excited since I'd never been to Dallas aside from DFW airport (which by the way has a b…

]]> The Trip Begins... http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/9397/The-Trip-Begins-Oakland-1 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:55:48 PST The Trip Begins... Oakland, California, Apr 11, 2007

Not only does Belize have beautiful islands and beaches, but it has some incredible Mayan sites with lofty temples and pyramids..  it has a mi…

]]> Can't Get Away From Work! http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/9397/Cant-Get-Away-From-Work-San-Diego-2 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 01:01:04 PST Can't Get Away From Work! San Diego, California, Apr 11, 2007

Well I made it to San Diego, picked up the rental car and headed to Chula Vista's starbucks since I had a little time before my meeting.  I ca…

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