The Hummingbird Highway

Day 9

We left San Ignacio chatting about our adventures, amazed at the places we had seen over the past week, and how easily accessible and untouched they are. Belize in particular, is keen to preserve its ecosystems but also relies on the tourism that it brings.

As we drove the Hummingbird Highway towards the Caribbean Coast we were greeted by the wonderful smell of orange blossom. Valencia oranges are a big crop for Belize -the trees fruiting 2 or 3 times a year.

Two places we had in mind to stop on the way - the Blue Hole and St Hermans Cave.

Arriving at St Hermans Cave, we paid our entrance fee of $5 US and followed the path down into the cave.

Our torches weren't as good as the guide at ATM, so we went as far as we dared and then turned back. The cave carries on for quite a distance but a guide is required from a certain point.

Then on to the Blue Hole for our early morning swim.

Where are all the people?

And we did find some interesting wildlife on the way back to the car.