Well it isn't the most romantic way to spend Valentines Day, but given that neither of us buy into the day it seems a good way to celebrate it! I am writing from an overnight bus from Belize City to Merida in Mexico. This morning we woke up in Hopkins, a tiny beach town comprised of one stretch of sand along the beach and a single road in and out. Our original plan was to head to Orange Walk, but a last minute change of heart saw us head across the country and ...

Just a short one to update you on the highlights of the last few days. After the carnage of staying at the house, we rented a little beach shack to chill out in and the rest of the group left for Mexico. We did very little except eat, wonder around and sleep for two days. It was bliss! Food highlights include: 1. A picnic of frijoles (mushed black beans with spices - tastier than they look or sound), jalapeño cheese and habinero pepper sandwiches on the end ...

We couldn't find a more fitting place to spend it! Caye Caulker (aka where we have been looking forward to since we were in Cardiff, and not spelled Corker as the blog locator would have you belive!) is a small island off the coast of Belize. Are you guys beginning to spot the trend of small islands off the coast of places? Don't worry, there's more to come :D Caulker takes less of its identity from Central American life and has much more of a Caribbean vibe. ...