This weekend, myself, two of the pediatricians (Sarah far left and Jackie, back) and two PA students (Kristin, middle, Rachel, far right front), took a bus to Independence and then the Hokey Pokey Water Taxi to Placencia.
We had a great time of rest and relaxation. Saturday, Sara and I went snorkeling at Laughing Bird Caye. Mark, our tour guide, caught a HUGE lobster. I would say it was probably about 6-7 pounds. Mark swam around with it for about 20 minutes and then let him go. I think he wanted to take it home for his birthday dinner, but realized the Ranger was keeping close tabs on people. It is not lobster season for one and secondly, nothing is to be taken off the Caye. Some of the other sightings was of a nurse shark, sting ray, barracuda, conch and many colorful, tropical fish.On our water taxi ride back to Placencia, we encountered a group of dolphins swimming. There were about 10 in all. I think if the motor on the boat was a bit quieter, we may have been able to watch them for a while longer.
I shared my tin of almonds with a guy I was sitting next to on our bus ride back to PG. In the beginning of the trip, he was trying to sell me a jaguar tooth. While it was very interesting, I politely declined. As we were nearing the end of the trip, he pulled out a jaguar tooth and handed it to me. If anyone wants to send some almonds, I may be able to use them in future bartering techniques!
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