While some countries are still digging out of snow, here in Belize we have a different kind of ground cover. There’s a big ol’ tree that I can’t remember the name of that has no leaves and looks quite dead most of the time. It stands above most other trees and can be seen along the highway as you drive through the mountainous areas of the jungle. Once a year the tree blooms yellow flowers that look like giant snap dragons and the country-side canvas is dotted with yellow blotches for a few days. Alas, the flowers fall in the wind and are strewn all over the ground. It couldn’t be a more perfect setting for a wedding with the bride making her way to the alter. I do happen to have one of those trees in the yard, but no bride so Cleo will have to do. Even Miguel, who does the yard work commented on how beautiful it was, right before he got out the weed whacker and slashed them all to bits. Ahhhh, say la vie.
Lunch with the Prime Minister of Belize
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