Months ago, whilst still in Australia, we booked ourselves onto a seven day cruise travelling through the Western Caribbean and down to Mexico and the day had finally arrived to board the ship :) It was so great knowing we were on the ship for seven days and we could unpack! It was luxury!
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| Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman |
Over the seven days we travelled to four different places including Mexico, Belize, Roatan and Grand Cayman. Grand Cayman was our first stop and it was a beautiful and inspiring little island. It was the first time I had been to the West Indies and I was not disappointed. The town, which is where you arrive first off the boat, has an initimate village feel to it. I loved pottering round the streets, discovering the street artwork and learning about the Islands history. The people we met on this island seemed to have a real sense of pride for their history and were so kind and welcoming. Walking onto Seven Mile Beach was breathtaking...I was sad to leave Grand Cayman.
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Grand Cayman & it's varied architecture...see the thatched
beach hut compared to the modern building behind!
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After a night of eating, dancing and the odd flutter at the black jack table, we arrived in Roatan the next day. This was the most inactive day for us, spending a few hours reading, bathing and sipping cocktails! :) Roatan was a weird and wonderful little beach haven but not much for culture vultures like us.
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| Roatan |
Our next stop, Belize was just what we needed after a quiet day the day before. Stepping off the boat you were bombarded with locals trying to sell you a trip around the city and their country. After a little haggling, we agreed on a day tour including a drive out to Altun Ha, the Mayan Ruins and a walk through the rainforest.
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A stroll through the varied rainforest
of Belize was a delight, mud free and containing
a croc infested pond - great fun! |
What a day we had!! It was great fun, even if a little off the wall! Picture this...a scruffy looking minibus packed with 13 people including 3 kids, 2 prams, a slightly crazy Belize man driving and us two squeezed in! Unforgettable!
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| The Waterway Through Belize |
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The most delicious beer
ever...not biased at all :) |
Our final port was Cozumel. We were sad that it was our last stop but very excited to be visiting Mexico!! A gentle walk along the coastal road took us into Cozumel's heart. Our day was spent passing in and out of the pastel coloured buildings, drinking beer and wandering through the spotless streets. I really loved Cozumel for it's colour, fresh food and laid back atmosphere. I will definitely be back!
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| Cozumel, Mexico |
Arriving back in Miami after a day at sea, it was hard leaving our little cabin but we were excited about where we were heading next...
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