ya betta Belize it

Now we are in Belize. Official language: English. But they only speak it if they have to. Most people speak English Creole. I didn’t even know there was such a thing. But it sounded pretty cool. English Creole is comprised of only necessary words shortened and a little old English, spoken fast. My favorite phrase I heard is “Make haste, sista.” It is fun to know that people still say “make haste.” It is so Jane Austen-esque. And following it with “sista” gives it a cool Ebonics flavor. Language and how it evolves is fascinating.

Today we woke up early and traveled by boat to the port….

I love this picture. It was taken right when my dad got sprayed by the wake.

then by bus…

then by boat again to...

Lamanai. Mayan ruins. (sounds an awful lot like Lamoni or Lamanite.)

Lamanai was occupied as early as the 16th century BC. The site became a prominent centre in the Pre-Classic Period, from the 4th century BC through the 1st century CE. In 625 CE. Lamanai continued to be occupied up to the 17th century AD.

then we climbed to the top of…

The High Temple.

My dad is such a stud. He climbed it with us instead of waiting on the ground with the old guys.

Temple of the Jaguar.

This was yet another fun, adventurous day.

And….