A bit of an update

We have really struggled a bit with the internet out here especially loading images. So here is a bit of an update. The day at Turneffe South was amazing .... flat calm seas and 3 superb dives. We were treated to Eagle Rays so many times it kind of got a bit boring! Turtles were also out in force. The day after we took a break from diving and headed inland. A water taxi and nice air con van saw us standing on top of Xunantanich Mayan ruins. Miguel our guide gave us a great history of the Mayans and from there we went to Chaa Creek, a resort I last visited 21 years ago. It has changed a great deal and far from being the no electricity resort I remember it is now very luxurious. And I managed to get the rooms for $50 a night ... its who you know, but then what would you expect from the premier dive club in the South! We paddled up the river to see Toucans and Iguanas in the tree before sitting down for dinner ... which was even included in the price.
After a relaxing evening the following day we went cave tubing. An experience. You sit on a rubber innner tube and follow the river through the cave system. Great fun. Steve T fell out at the first set of rapids and managed to lose his glasses.
Then it was back to Caye Caulker for more diving. Turneffe north brought the same number of Eagle Rays and turtles.
On Wednesday we took a bigger boat to the Great Blue hole. 120m to the bottom the dive took everyone to 40m as they swam through stalactites and stalagmites millions of years old. At the exit we were met by inquisitive Bull Sharks and huge grouper who just came to have a look. Dives on 1/2 Moon Caye and Long Caye were spectacular with coral growth better than I have ever seen.
The last day of diving was a local dive with even more sharks, rays and turtles.
So here we are, our last night in Belize. There were a few sore heads this morning after Neil's birthday bash last night and no doubt we will have a few tonight before heading back home via Houston. It has been 10 years since I was last here and it remains one of the best dive locations in the world and a great place for a trip. Another fantastic club trip. I will be writing a bit more info for the newsletter when I get back and wil try and sort out a full trip report for the website.
So cheerio from Belize, see you in a couple of days and looking forward to 38 of you joining me in Egypt in November.