Family Vacation in San Pedro, Belize

Mid March found us in the town of San Pedro located on Ambergris Caye, the largest and most northern of Belize's islands. We were anxiously awaiting the arrival of Sarah, Brydie and our granddaughter Lyla, who were joining us for a family vacation.

This picture was taken early in the morning before the locals, tourists, golf carts, taxis and bicycles jockeyed for position along the three main streets running parallel to the beach.

Along the beach there were a dozen or more piers, where vendors arranged diving and snorkeling trips, as well as water taxis to nearby islands and the main land.

Here at last! What could be nicer than breakfast on the pier?


Lyla couldn't wait to change into her swim suit to experience the ocean for the first time.

Properly attired, and accessorized, Sarah, Lyla and Brydie head off to "our spot" along the beach.

What more could a girl want than to splash around in the ocean?

Hudut, yum Ben's favorite!

Glad we spotted this sign. We were on the lookout for these little guys from then on.

Sarah, Brydie and Ben are all smiles as they set off for an afternoon of snorkeling.

Belize is well known for diving and snorkeling.

The three snorkeled at Hol Chen, a five square mile underwater park...

home to a large variety of fish, in particular...

magnificent stingrays.

Each afternoon fisherman gutted their catch and the pelicans lined up for tidbits.

All good things must end. The girls returned to Denver and we left at the same time to meet up with friends on Isla Mujeres, Mexico.

Ben & Lindy