Xcalak, Mexico to San Pedro (Ambergris Cay), Belize

Checking out of Xcalak proved to be a painless process. Of course, it always costs a few dollars to check in and out of a country, but the fees are usually modest, especially when you consider all of the fees which are attached to an airline ticket.

We traveled all morning in sight of land. Great, but we must be vigilant about the reefs, some of which, are not visible!

The Entrance to the harbour at Ambergris Cay was clearly visible, but with the wind, waves and current all pushing us it was “Hair Splitting”. Bob actually hollered, “ Ride ‘em, Cowboy!,” as he pushed the throttle to full. I think it helped dispel some of the anxiety!!!

All was well and the anchor was safely down before 2:00 p.m.

San Pedro is very different from the villages in Mexico! Hustle, bustle, exhaust fumes and watch very carefully before you cross the street! There are golf carts, motor bikes, bicycles and SUV’s coming at you from every direction and there don’t seem to be any rules!

However, the internet is reliable and supplies are readily available. We even have the use of our BBQ again. All over Mexico, we searched for the proper propane tanks, but could not find them, even at places like Sam’s Club and Costco. But in a hardware store at the north end of the town of San Pedro, there were lots of them!

Things are not cheap here. Two Belize dollars equal one US dollar, but the price may be the same as in the US.

January 30, 2009.

We were dragging anchor due to the norther which has been blowing since yesterday, we have re-anchored, much closer to shore. This time we found an area of sand and hope to stay put.

February 1, 2009.

We moved to the only marina, so Donna and Steve could find us more easily. They flew into Belize City and then took a connecting flight to San Pedro and were here faster than we could have believed possible! It is wonderful to see them!

Plotting a course

Weather Check