Bike trail

The south end of the island has trails skirting the coast through palms and mangroves that are great for walking or biking.

Water babies

The action takes place at the end of docks on the windward (east) side of the island.

Keeping cool

Although the temperature is around 30 degrees, there’s a continual cool breeze off the sea. You can always take a dip at the public beach, or grab a beer at the Lazy Lizard.

Necessary comforts

My hotel is basic, but it has the necessary comforts — a fan, hot water, and wireless high-speed internet. Best of all, you can swim from the dock across the sandy street.

Belize in bloom

Flowers bloom everywhere in Belize. Bouganvillia, Hybiscus, and many others.

Watching the waves

Ignacio’s Beach Cabins are typical of budget accommodation on Caye Caulker. I considered staying here, but chose to stay in a more main area. These cabins are perfect if you want to lie in a hammock and watch the waves.

Obamamania

As in most countries, especially those with large black populations, Obama is considered a hero in Belize. T-shirts and stickers proclaim: “Yes we did!”

By contrast, a CNN series of instant replays of Dubya dodging shoes hurled by a journalist — seemingly in rapid succession — was quite amusing to people in a restaurant.

Rooooaaaaaar!

Black Howler Monkeys are endangered and are only found in Belize, northern Guatemala and southern Mexico. They emit loud roars, and I remember listening to them roaring from the jungle at Palenque, Mexico a number of years ago.

Waiting for lunch

An American crocodile lies in wait for a careless tourist.

Toucan’s breakfast

A toucan at Belize Zoo dines on real fruit –not Ootfray Oopsaly.