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It had been billed as a free tour of a Belize Mayan ruin, Altun Ha, but quickly disintegrated into a pitch for a "time share of historical signicance," although camping or overnight stays were not permitted . . .
Fishing Trip
When subpoenaed regarding knowing “certain politicians”, the lawyers claimed it was just a fishing trip . . .
Mañana Doesn’t Mean Tomorrow
While visiting Belize, Vladimir learned that “mañana” doesn’t mean tomorrow as many think, it just means “not today” . . .
Foreign Aid
Belize’s Parliament, after hearing that the cold snap in the midwestern US reached all the way to Texas, decided to send some foreign aid. They figured 50 lbs of Habanero Peppers should take care of Texas and part of Oklahoma. Maybe Honduras and Guatemala could chip in to help Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Fly Fisherman
David, a skilled fly fisherman and fly tier, had learned to “read the water”. His current reading told him a Belize reef Bonefish pattern probably wasn’t going to work today . . .
Questionable Provenance
Jim and Lizzy had made some “tax free” money they wanted to deposit in an off-shore account. The funny little fellow they met in the hotel bar in Belize City seemed to be legitimate, so they gave him traveler’s checks to deposit, with the promise of a receipt when they met him at his office later. When they went to the address he claimed was his bank office, they began to have doubts.. . . . David, Sf.G.