Day 32 and 33: San Pedro

 

Another boat this morning and this time to Caye Ambergris to the town of San Pedro.  It is not as pretty as Caye Caulker but was worth a few days.  It is much bigger than Caulker and full of Americans on holidays and small hotels and resorts.  A bit of a shock after Caulker.  Also a lot more expensive.  Cheaper than the states but not a lot cheaper. 

Took out a hobbie cat today for the afternoon and cruised around the outside of the island.  Quite a bit of wind so it was a good time. 

Day 33: Went snorkling out on the outer reef again.  Quite a few sharks and spotted eagle rays.  The shark was about 7 foot and I was about 1 metre from it. 

Then in the afternoon took out the hobbie cat again for a sail.  Think it is time to move on.  A bit too many tourists here.

Day 28: Tikal

 

Up at 4:15 to catch the bus to Tikal.  It is one of the big Mayan ruins in the middle of the jungle.  Arrive at 6:00 and find a hostel in the park.  Then spend the next 7 hours wandering around the ruins. The area is huge and there are tracks everywhere.  It is so big that there are many temples and buildings that are still covered over by dirt and trees.  The highest temple is 64 metres high. Soem of the temples rise up out of the jungle.

There are lots of birds, pizotes (a cross between a possum and an ant-eater). 

 

There are also jaguars and crocodiles but didnt see any.  The gran Plaza was awesome with to big temples opposite each other and other shrines the other side.