First, there are the adventurous activities:
Ziplining. Yeah, right. Allow me to relay to you a story about my one and only experience on a zip line. One year, as a team builder for resident assistants in college, we went to a rope course. Most of the activities that day required working together to complete a specific task. At the end of the day, the zip line was the "fun" activity. The gentleman who was running the zip line recommended holding the rope to which we were attached with a certain amount of slack. He was apparently unaware of my serious issues with upper body strength. I slid off the platform, promptly lost my hold on the rope, and proceeded to venture down the zip line....HANGING UPSIDE DOWN. All I can say is that yes, the rope was strong, and no, camera phones didn't exist at the time. I can SO imagine that being posted somewhere. Needless to say, I present this excursion option for informational purposes only, as there is NO WAY I am getting back on another zip line. Ever.
Cave-tubing. This is actually a viable option, with the veto possibly due to the consideration that hubs might not really want to spend a few hours playing in water in a cave. Come to that, I am not sure I want to spend a few hours playing in water in a cave. I suppose it really depends on the condition of the water. I really am a chlorinated, pool, shower only kind of water girl. Meh. Might be worth the adventure, so we won't scratch it off the list just yet.
Now, a jungle/rainforest hike might not seem like the type of thing that I would like (city girl, what can I say), but I REALLY think this might be the ticket, if we decide to go the adventurous route. I can imagine walking through the lush flora as native animals call to one another. Just thinking about the prospect is enough to send my imagination into overdrive. And the potential to be able to capture that through the lens of my camera? Wow.
Then, there are the less adventurous (but no less viable) options:
Mayan ruins. While they are also an option in Cozumel, I am NOT of the "you've seen one, you've seen them all" school of thought. Each architectural marvel stands on its own with its own wonders and sights. As previously mentioned, I love buildings. Another chance to "hear" the voices of the past? I could SO do that again (well, if we do it the first time, that is).
Shopping. And not just your run-of-the-mill, chain store kind of shopping. I love open air markets. The treasures that are hiding if you just take the time to step away from the average and look at the unique is another draw for me. Handmade items? Gifts that I could never find in an air-conditioned souvenir shop? Oh, yes please!
Food. Okay. This one really isn't an option. I WILL be eating local food at every port. I know that cruise ship food is fantastic. I am not disputing that whatsoever. However, local fare made the way it has been for decades and possibly centuries cannot be beat.
And so, the jury is really still out on Belize. With the other ports, I have at least a couple of ideas for what we will do. Belize is unique in that I really have no clue. As always, any ideas/comments/recommendations are welcome.
Tomorrow, we arrive at our last port: Roatan Honduras.
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