From San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye we took a 1/2 hour ride in a water taxi to the tiny coral isle of Caye Caulker. First stop was to find the lovely Lena's Guest House where they had a room available.
The view from our porch sums up the pace of the village; the main transportation methods are boats, golf carts, bicycles and on foot.
Roads are unpaved and few, as this map shows. Snorkeling on the Belize Barrier Reef is just a short boat ride offshore.
Before the growth of tourism, conch and lobster fishing was the major industry. Lobster traps were stacked all over.
Now there are laid-back mini-marts like Chan's (they apparently deliver when they are open)
and laundry services.
By far, the most popular island industry seems to be Happy Hour.
and my personal favorite.
Happy Hour from 4pm 'till Everybody Happy.
FYI, a
Panti Rippa is favorite of former Peace Corps Volunteers in Belize. A sneaky drink with coconut rum and pineapple juice, it is considered by some to be the national cocktail of Belize.
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