Excursion Day!

Today was adventurous for all of us! The whole group were able to finally sleep in a little bit and then went straight to a hike. (And I mean a REAL hike up) After I took numerous breaks, we all were able to gaze at the gorgeous view of the mountainous jungle. The next adventure was going zip lining. It was a lot of people’s first time and there was a little encouraging that had to be done, but everyone made it across in one piece. The views were breathtaking while flying across the air. Our last excursion was river tubing. This was a nice relaxing ride through the river with some rapids to push us through the 45 min ride ... also the amazing guides who pushed us out of rocks and down the river. I was so excited to be able to experience Belize through activities with this amazing group that pushes each other to get the most out of this extraordinary trip! 

-Kesley

Today was the first day without seeing our students, and it was so sad not waking up to go see them. However, today was full of other activities. We first started our day at Cockscombs a Jaguar Preserve to hike Ben’s Bluff, which was an excruciating 3.7 miles round trip with an elevation of 1920 feet, but we made it!! Following the hike we went to Mayan Sky Canopy Tours to zip-line!! It was my first time zip-lining and it was simply amazing! We were able to zip across 7 different lines with the longest being 1500 feet and 400 feet high!! Also while zipping I was able to see the Scarlet Macaw, the most beautiful bird, in my opinion, flying above! Next, we went water tubing in the South Stann River, with the best tour guides! We floated down the river for 45 minutes crossing five small rapids! It was relaxing and a once in a lifetime experience!! Even though we were all exhausted after the long day, we ended the day back at Cardies Hotel for a night if karaoke! 

-Julia