Some fun time
Sam and I have been busy working, Sam has been doing research at the UB library and the National Archives. I’ve been working with UB administrators on developing videos to promote programs to high school students and streamline the registration process. I took a tour of the Central Farm campus of UB where the Agriculture program is situated (approx 40 minutes west of Belmopan). In the meantime Aven has been getting a little bit bored, other kids her age have just finished school so soon she will have a chance to go to a day camp and play with some other children.
On the weekends we have taken a few trips to keep her interest in being here. Here are some pictures she wants to share with her friends Silas, Salal, Clair, Lydia, Amilia Conner and Elaina back home.
June 17th we went to the Belize zoo, which operates on the same principle as the Wildlife recovery center in Errington. The zoo exhibits 125 animals, all native to the zoo. All of the animals are either orphaned, injured and rehabilitated, born in the zoo or received as gifts from other zoos. They all have a fair amount of space and are kept in natural habitat – no concrete and steel cages.
June 23 –26 we went to the Lobster festival in Placencia where Aven met some friends Robin and Ike and played in the waves all day.
July 1st we went to the Blue Hole for a swim in the jungle. The Blue hole is a spot where an underground river comes to the surface for about 150 feet and then disappears into a cave again. It was very refreshing and cool on a hot day, but not like a day at the dams or Westwood lake.
That’s all for now. We’re taking a tour to some communities up North starting tomorrow. Sam has set up interviews with the mayors of Orange Walk, Corozol and San Pedro. While we’re in these places we will visit ancient Mayan cities and swim at more beautiful beaches… hope the rain holds off a little.
Cheers
Paul, Sam and Aven