Tikal was our last stop in Guatemala, after visiting it on Monday, we made our way to Belize overland on Tuesday.
Belize is a more developed country. As soon as we reach the border we felt the difference. On one side the road leads up to the border is bumpy, somewhat paved road with dirt flying as the bus roam by, ramshackle structures made out of wooden boards are the common sights. On the other side it's beautifully paved road with brick houses and neat landscape. we are in Belize! The 5 hour bus ride was much more smooth, enjoyable, and shorter compared to the Mexico-Guatemala crossing. :) One little excitement to this ride was I spotted Taiwanese flag on the road, TWICE! There are also numerous Chinese restaurants along the way. Looks like we are at a place where i can finally quench a little bit of thirst for Chinese food! and i wasn't let down. We had a good Chinese meal in Belize city, so good that we went back again the next day and therefore missed our last chance to take direct bus down to Placencia. this cost us 2 extra connecting bus and probably 2 more hours of bus ride but i certainly have no regret.
there are times when my stomach just totally takes control of my brain and this is one of those moments! 
Belize city is not a picture-postcard seaside village, rather it's pretty dull and plain. The bustling area by the swing bridge during the day was so quiet at night, even the internet cafe closes at 6! there's absolutely nowhere to go. (i need to stop judging a place by its internet cafes!)we were really very "underwhelmed" by the city, spent a night there and decided it was well enough and headed south to Placencia. :)
it's a strange feeling being in an english speaking country again, where i can understand people and be understood. it took me a few days to stop saying hola and start saying hello again. :)
more on the picture (click on it to enlarge): the border on the belize side (upper left), the border on the guatemala side (upper right), looking over the canal from the patio of our hotel (lower right), taiwanese flag on the road side in the middle of nowhere (lower left), and the taiwanese green tea that i happily found in the chinese restaurant in Belize city (middle)
Belize is a more developed country. As soon as we reach the border we felt the difference. On one side the road leads up to the border is bumpy, somewhat paved road with dirt flying as the bus roam by, ramshackle structures made out of wooden boards are the common sights. On the other side it's beautifully paved road with brick houses and neat landscape. we are in Belize! The 5 hour bus ride was much more smooth, enjoyable, and shorter compared to the Mexico-Guatemala crossing. :) One little excitement to this ride was I spotted Taiwanese flag on the road, TWICE! There are also numerous Chinese restaurants along the way. Looks like we are at a place where i can finally quench a little bit of thirst for Chinese food! and i wasn't let down. We had a good Chinese meal in Belize city, so good that we went back again the next day and therefore missed our last chance to take direct bus down to Placencia. this cost us 2 extra connecting bus and probably 2 more hours of bus ride but i certainly have no regret.
there are times when my stomach just totally takes control of my brain and this is one of those moments! Belize city is not a picture-postcard seaside village, rather it's pretty dull and plain. The bustling area by the swing bridge during the day was so quiet at night, even the internet cafe closes at 6! there's absolutely nowhere to go. (i need to stop judging a place by its internet cafes!)we were really very "underwhelmed" by the city, spent a night there and decided it was well enough and headed south to Placencia. :)
it's a strange feeling being in an english speaking country again, where i can understand people and be understood. it took me a few days to stop saying hola and start saying hello again. :)
more on the picture (click on it to enlarge): the border on the belize side (upper left), the border on the guatemala side (upper right), looking over the canal from the patio of our hotel (lower right), taiwanese flag on the road side in the middle of nowhere (lower left), and the taiwanese green tea that i happily found in the chinese restaurant in Belize city (middle)
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