I was all packed and ready for the 9am bus to Belize City but still hadn't decided whether to stop at the zoo on the way there. Getting on the chicken bus I was pleasantly surprised to find that my legs actually fitted in the seats. - they obviously had less seats in Belize that the shorter in stature Guatemala. That and sitting by the window made the journey just as comfy as a transfer and a fraction of the price. While waiting at the tiny capital city of Belmop...

Up early for the transfer that was supposed to leave at 7.30 but, as with all early shuttles, instead left closer to 8.00 depriving me of an extra bit of sleep. The first bus took us to the border where we changed our money again (this time for one with QE2s head on!) and then it was just a short trip to the town of San Ignacio. I was very glad that i was not going all the way to Cancun as the bus was really not that comfy and the promised wifi did not connect. ...