A Saint, A Magician and A Friend

Devine and mystical interventions were necessary to help us through Guatemala.  Saint Ricardo negotiated the repairs for the motorcycle including finding parts.  He is in the first photo standing on the top of temple 4 in Tikal.  We watched night fall from this perch.  The next photo is the magician, Julio.  He rebuilt the engine of Tim´s motorcycle.  He is not a certified Kawasaki mechanic but he did have the manual.  His enthusiasm, skill and a bit of magic put Tim back on the raod. Charlotte came to Tikal for a night and when we left she was still there.  Our freindship grew while we chatted in the pool and soaked up the sun of Tikal.

Saint Ricardo

The Magician Julio

 Tikal Inn was our home in Guatemala for 2 weeks.  After our little loop, checking out the cool spots we returned for a week.  This monkey and his freinds were our welcoming committee.  We saw troup of monkeys swinging across the road on the trees overhead as we drove into Tikal.  Tikal Inn is beautiful and the staff were freindly and treated us like family.  The grounds were full of gardens that attracted birds and wildlife.  Everyday I awoke to humming birds on the red and yellow flowers outside my window. 

Charlotte and Riccardo, freinds bid us farewell

 I really didn´t know what to expect from Belize after seeing this bathroom at the border.  No I didn´t use it.  Anyhow, Belize is more developed than this Baño depicts.  Actually is was nice to be in an English speaking country.  Belize is easy to get around and has lots to see.  We enjoyed the roads that were traffic free even though they are unmarked, not even a center line. 

First Baño of Belize

Finer sights of Belize

Belize Coast

Sunset in Mexico

Jasmine and her mother quenched our thirst on a hot afternoon.

The busiest taco stand in  Boca De Rio