Tuesday, April 21, 2026

April Blogging A to Z Challenge 2026: Royal Rat in Belize

 A rat fit for a Queen! Once fed to Queen Elizabeth II the Pacas or what locals call Gibnuts were also called Royal Rats. We did see some on our trip I did not eat any.


Here is a video of eating them..


It could be similar to rabbit or squirrel. Would you be adventurous enough to eat a Paca?



 




Monday, April 20, 2026

April Blogging A to Z Challenge 2026: Q is for Queen Conch in Belize

I had conch first as fritters and then I had them in a couple other foods, Queen Conch is one of the largest conch species. I believe they are threatened or protected in Florida, but Belize has a very protected marine area. 


Above video about Queen Conch, below about Conch in general...





Saturday, April 18, 2026

April Blogging A to Z Challenge 2026: P is for Placencia in Belize

 Placencia is the place I spent the majority of my time in Belize. The town is a beach town in southern Belize. Great access to the lagoon, nearby jungles and mountains. The sea was right there for Caribbean views, scuba diving, snorkeling, cruises and more!

Small shops, coffee shops, eateries, rum all easily available. No big chains, no super stores, and health food was cheaper than junk food. 



Friday, April 17, 2026

April Blogging A to Z Challenge 2026: O is Opportunity in Belize

 Going to Belize was an opportunity! When I was in Belize getting to know the people, I was staying with was an opportunity. Which led to the opportunity to explore the jungle, zipline, raft, scuba, snorkel, explore Maya ruins or simply enjoy coffee! Yes, there were some missed opportunities but more often then not some wonderful opportunities!

Thursday, April 16, 2026

April Blogging A to Z Challenge 2026: N is for Nature in Belize


Above a video about the wildlife and nature in Belize. Nature was the reason I was there the crocodiles! Along the way scorpions, tarantulas, lizards, possible monkeys and jaguars. Lagoons, mountains, jungles all kinds of tropical landscape to observe nature. Under the sea too! Belize is home to the second largest reef in the world.

 

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

April Blogging A to Z Challenge 2026: M is for Monkeys in Belize

 Another animal I did not see in the wild in Belize was the Howler Monkey. I did hear them in the jungle at the night.


Much like the Jaguar that I didn't see in the wild it was still a thrill to know they were out there!


Tuesday, April 14, 2026

April Blogging A to Z Challenge 2026: Lagoon in Belize

 


above is a video of the Placencia Lagoon. Most of our crocodile research and some mangrove planting was along this waterway.