Another Country Heard From

In my last post I noted the Eco Tourism sight that referenced concerned citizens for development in Belize. I found out that the organization is closed because of the development of tourism and the member's needs to work hard to keep eco tourism as a viable business. I hope that everyone who wants to visit Belize considers booking trips from the people who live in the country and who are concerned about it's healthy environment.
One of the families we met on our trip were from England. They have settled in Placencia and work for a charter service that takes people out to nearby cayes to snorkel. They do not promote the use of flippers because they only encourage people to stand on the coral because of the foot protection. This breaks the corral and destroys the environment. They are very keen on telling visitors about the delicate ecosystems that inhabit the corral reef. They model this by not feeding the fish things like crackers or bread. They respect the natural food chains that are created more than the want to sensationalize the snorkeling for the tourists.

First Discovery

In my search for more information about Belize I found a site that listed Belize as a middle income country whhich is contrary to to third world image I gave it in my first post. As I searched further I discovered an eco tourism site that fits the kind of information I am interested in gathering. You can also locate it at the following URL http://www.bzecotourism.org/

You Better Belize It

Having recently traveled to Belize, I discovered that it is a place that has many things to teach people from all over the world. Belize is considered a third world country by many but I consider it to be a rare and wonderful place. This blog will be used to share the new things that I have learned about this place and invite others to add their own discoveries. My major concern however, is creating a tourist information sight rather than a study of a country that has the potential to experience the negative side of tourism that has plauged the Yucatan. High rise condominiums and fancy hotels have displaced native people in many countries around the world. These concerns will be addressed in this blog and people who have the same concerns are welcome to contribute perspectives that might enlighten those of us who choose to visit Belize.