You're getting married where?

Friends and family have asked us occasionally the simple question, "Where is Belize?" Here's a quick geography lesson.

Belize is flanked by Mexico on the north and Guatamala on the west and south. The Caribbean is to the east.


As you can see, there are dozens of islands dotting the coast. One of these islands, Ambergris Caye (pronounced "key," as in the Florida Keys), is our destination. Ambergris was first settled by Mayan fisherman. The long, thin island was once connected to mainland Mexico. According to Frommer's Belize, it was the Maya who cut a channel across the then-penninsula, making Ambergris the island it is today. The channel allows fisherman safer passage to the coast of Belize, dodging the reef that lines the eastern coast of the island.


Ambergris is popular for scuba diving, fishing and general tourism. As you can see in the above picture, the streets are unpaved. The truck shown in the picture is the exception, not the rule; the main means of getting around are golf carts and flip-flops.