Originally posted by Oso
Haven't been back since early 60's. Pity I didn't get out to the cays, I'm sure that's the prettiest part. Spent most of my time in Belize City in a
neighborhood called The Yarborough. Interesting experiences but no crystal clear water in the bay. Interesting sanitation systems; only a couple of
feet above sea level so no septic tanks or sewers. The gov't provided outhouses on piers over the bay. No lights. One quickly learned to always
carry paper and matches to inspect the seat for creepy crawlies. Using one for the first time was a shock. As soon as one did one's business the
water below would erupt in a frantic boil. Catfish. It was illegal to catch the saltwater cats in the bay, although why anyone would want to beats
me. Also most people got their household water from tanks in the backyard. The gov't would periodically stock them with small fish to control the
mosquito larvae. After a month or so I shipped out on an old freighter that barely made it past the Chinchorro reefs before running aground a little
South of Punta Herrera on the Quintana Roo coast. But that's another story for another day. |
