Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture

Cahal Pech got a great shout out.  ATM is great and all, but it's about time CP got some attention. 

"Cahal Pech, a Classic period site, was discovered in the 1950s but was never excavated until 1988. Its name means ‘place of the ticks,’ which were apparently abundant during the early days of its discovery. (I’m happy to report I saw none during my visit.)"

On the topic of Xunantunich, and Ka'ana, there are a couple of great new travel reviews about them.  The honeymooners actually tried to walk to Xunantunich from Ka'ana, by the way.  Yes, a cab did save them.  They really enjoyed their guide, and their time in Cayo.

"Let me tell you: This guide was well worth $20.  He knew everything, and was professional, patient, and interesting.  In addition to his knowledge, he also displayed such love and reverence for Xunantunich (despite having led the tour hundreds or even thousands of times) that it inspired us.  Again and again we are impressed by the caliber of the Belizean tourist industry and its people.  Our guide even explained to us about the misinterpretation that had led us to hike along the highway for miles: 'The people told you the ruins were close by because they wanted to make you feel better.'"

The review of Ka'ana, with pictures of the new pool villas:
http://www.aroundtheworldl.com/2012/07/30/our-romantic-honeymoon-jungle-resort-in-belize-kaana/

Interesting article on Belize, although one must wonder if the author has actually been since Eva's is now Flayva's, and has been for many years, and there isn't a Bullet Tree Inn.  

"In San Ignacio, Eva’s Restaurant is the place to hook up, book adventures (tours), kick back, enjoy some ice-cold Belikins – the national beer of Belize – and chow down on some good food.  We enjoyed exploring Mayan ruins and pyramids, some dating to circa 900 B.C.  It’s amazing what they were able to build with Stone Age tools and technology.  Along the way to a canoe trip up the Macal River, we visited a butterfly farm, a museum, walked the rainforest Medicine Trail and saw howler monkeys squawking in the jungle canopy.  The canoe trip was an enjoyable drift/paddle on a meandering emerald river.

We caught a ride back to Belize City with the lovely lady who owns the Bullet Tree Inn where we’d been staying.  There, our cozy cabin on stilts with a private bath was just 100 feet from the Mopan River.  A wonderful place for a cool refreshing swim.  The Bullet Tree Inn also had a café that served tasty meals."