Frenchies Diving School

Thanks to Abel at Frenchies Diving at Caye Caulker, Belize, I am now a PADI certified diver! (Okay, it also took about $300, but it is worth it. A lovely place, highly recommended.)

Costa Maya Beach Cabanas

Right across a sandy road from Frenchies is Costa Maya Beach Cabanas and Tsunami Adventures, ideal location, good rates and friendly and helpful service. Adela and Heather made us feel welcome and helped out when we needed travel help, thanks!

Caye Caulker, Belize

All the comforts of home, but a very relaxed Caribean ambience. The motto: Go Slow! No cars, only golf carts, and little in the form of crowds. For those who are party animals: go to Ambergris Caye.

Sunrise at Tikal

After Belize we traveled to Guatemala to see the Mayan Ruins at Tikal National Park. We joined a sunrise tour at 0445 am to see the sun come up over these magnificent temples. A great park, though realize that many of the ruins remain covered under soil.

Sunset in San Francisco

The view from the sixth floor at CNET this afternoon. Simply amazing.

Badwater Basin sunset

The sun setting behind the mountains casts a nice light on the salt crystals.

Dunes at Stovepipe Wells in Death Valley

Perhaps more spectacular even are the dunes at Stovepipe Wells in Death Valley at sun rise. Definitely worth getting up early for.