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This winter debuted the club's
first tropical trip. Even dyed in the wool (Or is it polar fleece?) winter
lovers
enjoyed the opportunity for a February tropical
hiking trip. The following is a condensed trip report -
for the
complete report see Ellen's article in the
March/April LOYPE.
Accomodations were in two very different parts of the
country - beach and interior jungle. The beach portion included
beach hiking and snorkeling on the
Placencia Peninsula on the Caribbean coast. Participants were welcomed by
monkeys, dolphins,
stingrays, manatees, and
more.
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| photo by Sue Noskey |
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Jungle hikes
included destinations such as Butterfly Waterfall with an icy blue
swimming hole at its base. A local guide
with a machete cleared their
way.
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| photo by Ellen Watson |
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Another
jungle hike included a special treat - a visit to the Mayan ruins at
Caracol. A local guide shared with the participants the
rich history and culture of
Belize.
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| photo by Kathy Tuzinski |
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