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<\/a><\/p>\nIt took about 20 minutes for us to get to the reef for snorkeling.\u00a0 We passed through a channel lined with mangroves. There were even some houses scattered around. Unfortunately the waters were pretty rough at the reef and the water was cloudy.\u00a0 Matt and I snorkeled for maybe 20 minutes before heading back to the boat.\u00a0 While we were in the water I managed to kick some coral, on accident of course, but owie.\u00a0 It definitely did not feel good.\u00a0 We saw some pretty fish, a few barracuda, and a large string ray.<\/p>\n
Back on the boat we drank some rum punch and waited for the rest of the family to return. I also took like a million pictures.\u00a0 You just can’t even imagine how gorgeous the waters were.\u00a0 They were beautiful shades of turquoise. From the top of the catamaran you could see this neon blue strip of water snaking through all the way to the horizon.<\/p>\n When everyone was back on board we headed to our second stop at banister island.\u00a0 On the way we had a couple of dolphins come up beside the boat and play in the wake. I had a perfect shot of one but I missed it.\u00a0 Matt handed me the small camera but I couldn’t get the strap on my arm in time. \ud83d\ude41<\/p>\n We pulled up to banister island and it was like heaven on earth.\u00a0 There were little thatched roofed huts, beach chairs, a gift shop, restrooms and a restaurant.\u00a0 Of course this the island had been reenforced but it was perfect.\u00a0 We grabbed a few beach chairs, set our stuff down and went off to take pictures.\u00a0 I feel like I could have taken pics for days.\u00a0 Every where you looked liked like it should be on a post card.\u00a0 There was even talk of missing the boat and staying forever. \ud83d\ude09\u00a0\u00a0 After about an hour or so we had to leave to head back to the port.<\/p>\n Once we were in the port city of Belize City we went to the Wet Lizard for lunch.\u00a0 The food was really good.\u00a0 Then we headed to the shops. Yay!\u00a0 The first thing I noticed was the rows and rows of fake handbags!\u00a0 Score!\u00a0 I think I walked in every store looking for the perfect bag. Finally at the last store I knew I had to pick one if I was going to get one because we were running out of time.\u00a0 I managed to find an amazing Prada bag.\u00a0 I probably overpaid a little but thats okay.\u00a0 I love it.\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42\u00a0\u00a0 After I bargained for my bag we hoped on the tender and headed back to the boat.\u00a0 Everyone was pretty exhausted so we all headed back to our rooms for a nap.<\/p>\n As Matt and I were laying down we heard this really loud noise.\u00a0 It was the boat trying to back up.\u00a0 I think it took almost half an hour for the boat to finally start moving hence the I think we ran aground.\u00a0 When I finally woke from my nap we were back at sea.<\/p>\n Tomorrow we will stop in Roatan.<\/p>\n ~k<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Okay I know its a cheesy title but just go with me. Last night was pretty rough.\u00a0 All through dinner the boat was swaying and it only got worse.\u00a0 I woke up around 3am and it was crazy.\u00a0 The boat was really rocking.\u00a0 I looked out the window and it sort of liked like we were passing through a storm.\u00a0 I didn’t feel bad but I took a few more draminine and went back to sleep.\u00a0 This morning at breakfast…<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/a>