Place Taste And Type

We have just returned from spending my birthday weekend on the island of San Pedro.  On our last day, the sunset was absolutely beautiful and a group of friends and I decided to take advantage of this unforgettable, breathtaking moment.  On December 11, 2021, we made our way to Secret Beach, and little did we know, the fun would be so great that the sunset would catch us still swimming in the water. We were enjoying some drinks, and the evening felt absolutely perfect. Even after the sunset, we didn't want to leave, but we knew we had to avoid staying out too late in the water because, once it got dark, who knows what could happen? Safety first, right? We managed to take some amazing photos of the sunset that day, but we ended up snapping them a bit too late, just as the final light from the sun was about to vanish, replaced by darkness.  The photo session unexpectedly turned into a romantic shoot, and one of my friends captured the most beautiful shot of the sunset. It w...

I’m excited to share some photos I captured while hiking the Bird Trail at St. Herman’s Blue Hole National Park! This park is home to over 200 bird species and a variety of other wildlife, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts. What made this hike special was that I joined the Audubon rangers on a patrol through the trail. Although it was an official patrol for them, it was still very much a hike for me. The trail can typically be completed in about an hour and a half at patrol speed, but my constant photo stops turned it into a much longer adventure! One of my favorite parts of this experience was photographing the mushrooms along the trail. These fascinating fungi often go unnoticed since most visitors are focused on birdwatching—but for me, their unique beauty stole the show. A Few Memorable Finds The White Mushroom This tall, bright mushroom caught my eye among the dry leaves. Its clean, white color stood out beautifully against the earthy tones of the forest floor. The Yellow D...

Walking out of Crystal Cave should’ve earned me a medal, I swear! But I guess my reward was the adventure itself and the satisfaction of crossing it off my list, which is pretty great. Crystal Cave is located in the St. Herman’s Blue Hole National Park, just outside Belmopan City, along the Hummingbird Highway. They say the cave is very challenging, and based on my experience, I can confirm that’s true. I was incredibly relieved when I finally emerged.  The adventure is thrilling, and it's definitely fun, but it’s a serious workout. Inside the cave, it's wet and slippery, and you’ll be doing a lot of climbing and crawling through narrow spots. One of the toughest parts of the entire experience was the journey back out. You have to climb to get out, and after all that exertion inside the cave, it was definitely a challenge. Trust me, this was the moment I almost wanted to give up and have someone carry me out!                     ...