We were all excited to leave Pedro's Inn for a week, especially without water for the last four days. Our first adventure inland was to get on the ferry, the San Pedro Express, bright and early. This ferry took us directly to Belize City in about an hour and half. 
Once in Belize City, we took a taxi to the bus station to grab the next bus to Belmopan. The bus was not like a typically city bus we have in the states. Rather it was an old school bus. All 19 of us squished on one bus plus a lot more individuals as well. There were so many people on the bus that some people had to stand up in the isle.
Once in Belize City, we took a taxi to the bus station to grab the next bus to Belmopan. The bus was not like a typically city bus we have in the states. Rather it was an old school bus. All 19 of us squished on one bus plus a lot more individuals as well. There were so many people on the bus that some people had to stand up in the isle. We were lucky enough to get a seat, and then we were off towards Belmopan. Our next stop was the Belize Zoo. We were surrounded by mountains. It was an amazing view. At one point in our trip to the Belize Zoo, we drove through a cloud of thick 
smoke. We later learned that forest fires are prevalent during this time in Belize because it is the dry season. There is no one to put out the fires; consequently the fires are left alone to burn out sooner or later.
smoke. We later learned that forest fires are prevalent during this time in Belize because it is the dry season. There is no one to put out the fires; consequently the fires are left alone to burn out sooner or later. When we finally go to the Belize Zoo, it was unlike any zoo I have ever been too. The animals are in a natural cage environment. There really was no animal in which I knew, for obviously these animals are common to Belize.
The animals include the tapir, which is Belize's national animal. It is such a weird but defiantly unique animal. There was an assortment of different birds that are unique to Belize. I was most looking forward to seeing the 
jaguar and the howler monkey. When I finally got to see the jaguar, it kept pacing back and forth in its cage. I was a little disappointed because I could not get a good picture of it.
The animals include the tapir, which is Belize's national animal. It is such a weird but defiantly unique animal. There was an assortment of different birds that are unique to Belize. I was most looking forward to seeing the 
jaguar and the howler monkey. When I finally got to see the jaguar, it kept pacing back and forth in its cage. I was a little disappointed because I could not get a good picture of it.After we all finished walking around the zoo, we waited for the bus to San Ignacio. Well it defiantly was on Belizean time, and it came about two hours later. But we got lucky, and all 19 of us could fit in the bus. This bus took us the rest of the way to Belmopan and then our connection onto San Ignacio.
Finally, we reached the San Ignacio Resort Hotel. It was so nice to be in a new atmosphere. We went from the island and beach to the foothills of the mountains. It was defiantly a nice transition. We also got to stay in an amazing hotel. The view alone was spectacular, but it also came with a huge pool, hammocks in the rooms, and great rooms. After a long day of traveling, we hung out and prepared for the adventure in Guatemala to Tikal the following day.
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