1/6/2020
Today we had to say goodbye to Chad, one of our awesome Therapy Abroad coordinators, before we embarked on our next adventure. Thank you Chad for all your hard work on and behind the scenes to make sure that we were immersed in the culture and had opportunities to learn as much as we could in San Ignacio.
Onward, we took a bus to Belmopan to scoop up a familiar, friendly face and also a Therapy Abroad rockstar, Ellen! Ellen brought us to a local lunch spot, Hibiscus Fast Food, to grab some authentic food. Belize has not disappointed us when it comes to food and today was no different!
Javelinas Helping: On a quick pitstop, we noticed a woman rescuing a dog. A month-long process for the woman, she has tried to rescue the dog daily, however, the dog has been to timid to go with her. Today, we witnessed the dog slowly limping into the rescuer’s cage. One of our graduate clinicians thought that it would be a great idea to help her out since she has helped many stray dogs in the area. Way to go!
What better way to spend some down time than to have a refreshing dip at The Blue Hole. Located in Belmopan, The Blue Hole was formed by the collapse of an underground limestone cave. Surprisingly, the depth of the cenote at its deepest point measures up to 25 feet! Although a little eerie, the caves and clear, sapphire-colored water offered a glimpse of Mother Nature’s glory.
Finally, we ended up at our destination in Punta Gorda. Our accommodations for the next few days will be at the Seafront Inn, which has a breathtaking beach view! As we settle in for the night, we will be preparing for another open clinic day tomorrow. Can’t wait to see what’s in store!
-Jakaycee Chaney
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