Stunning Reef, Mayan Caves and Scenic Jungles: Why Beautiful Belize Should Be on Your Bucket List
Mayan caves? Check. Breathtaking views of the jungle? Check. Nervous swimming with sharks? Tick: Discovering the joys of a wonderfully unspoiled Belize, little-known former British colony Angella Johnson spent five days in Belize, with snorkeling in the Belize Barrier Reef being one of many highlights. Blue Hole Underwater Sink Hole This is over 1,000 feet wide, with its majesty best seen from the air, says Angella She writes: "As soon as I arrived in this warm and welcoming country, I felt that I was in a special place"
AdvertisementPerched on the edge of a boat anchored off the coast of Belize, a thrill of sharks deliberately glides through the clear water below. I watch in awe, fascinated by their movements. Then, taking a deep breath, I dive down to join them.
There is no real danger, apparently, as they are passive nurse sharks and, for the most part harmless to humans. Well, so says the captain, repeatedly assuring us that they won't bite while we swim alongside them. But surely the red floating vest that I had put on over my swimsuit (I'm a bad swimmer) will make me a kind of target…
However, it was far too brief an encounter, as the sharks quickly realize that there aren't the expected treats often thrown at them, and they scatter.
Perched on the edge of a boat anchored off the coast of Belize, a thrill of sharks deliberately glides through the clear water below. I watch in awe, fascinated by their movements. Then, taking a deep breath, I dive down to join them.
There is no real danger, apparently, as they are passive nurse sharks and, for the most part harmless to humans. Well, so says the captain, repeatedly assuring us that they won't bite while we swim alongside them. But surely the red floating vest that I had put on over my swimsuit (I'm a bad swimmer) will make me a kind of target…
However, it was far too brief an encounter, as the sharks quickly realize that there aren't the expected treats often thrown at them, and they scatter.
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