Name: Michael Broughton
1. Dates of Visit: July 6th, 2010 through July 13th, 2010
2. Itinerary: Seeing the sights and meeting the people along the highway from Cayo to Toledo.
3. Weather: 90’s with high humidity, thunderstorms most mornings and evenings.
4. Money spent: ~200.00 US
5. Souvenirs taken back: Marie Sharps Habanero Sauce and Mango Jam
6. Something that surprised you: The warmth and hospitality of the residents of Silver Creek.
7. Something you learned: Fear fire ants, always powder up before heading out for the day, and never forget that no matter what our cultural differences may be, we share more things in common than you might realize.
8. Something you wish was in America: Shilling bags, Marie Sharps, my own personal tortilla maker.
9. Favorite part: Three way tie between Xunantunich, Placencia, and snorkeling the Cayes off of PG.
10. Hardest part: Has anyone answered this any way other than “leaving”?
11. Funny story: Anthony awkwardly trying to find a seat in the back of an already crowded pickup truck in the darkness only to sit squarely on a small chicken. Apparently it happens all the time; nobody seemed remotely concerned
other than Anthony.
12. Celebrity spotting: MAYAN SEAN PENN! *Mr. Chub the Alcalde of the village*
13. Other Peace Corps Volunteers you met: Most of them I think…and they were all awesome. *8 out of 102*
14. Illnesses or injuries: Other than a swollen foot from ant bites, I came out relatively unscathed.
15. Thoughts on your visit: I can’t wait to go back next year.
16. Advice to the next visitor: Pack light, keep an open mind, bring baby powder.
Visitor Survey
Name: Anthony Casaletto
. 1. Dates of Visit: July 6th – July 13th
2. Itinerary: July 6th - Belikin Brewery Tour and Belize Zoo
July 7th – Xunantunich and San Ignacio
July 8th - Silver Creek
July 9th - Placencia
July 10th - Fishing around the Barrier Reef
July 11th - Silver Creek and visited with families in the village
July 12th – Punta Gorda – Fishing and Snorkeling
July 13th – Airport and then home
3. Weather: Some days were pretty hot and humid, but others weren't that bad. Once the sun would set, the temperature would cool off and a nice breeze would normally roll in.
4. Money spent: About $250.00
5. Souvenirs taken back: A little basket that was woven by one of the villagers in Silver Creek.
6. Something that surprised you: How tasty barracuda is. I've never had it before and the women in Silver Creek cooked the fish I caught one night and it was delicious!
7. Something you learned: How to cut an orange in half with a machete while it is being thrown at me.
8. Something you wish was in America: The friendliness of everyone.
9. Favorite part: Spending time with friends and family. Also fishing and Xunantunich.
10. Hardest part: Saying bye to everyone.
11. Funny Story: The night we arrived at Silver Creek, we started walking down the road to Greg and Kevina's. Greg and Kevina's friends pulled up in a truck and offered us a ride. We all jumped in to the back and sat down. Kevina introduced us while we drove down the road. At one point I looked down and asked what was making that noise. Kevina said that it was probably a chicken. “No, really?” I replied. I lifted my foot and a little boy reached down and picked up a tiny chicken that was apparently under my foot. The little boy looked at me like I was an idiot and I just smiled at him and looked away in embarrassment.
12. Celebrity spotting: Didn't see any.
13. Other Peace Corps Volunteers you met: Alicia, Ryan, Nate, Michelle, Dick, Laura, Mike, Erica
14. Illnesses or injuries: Just bug bites
15. Thoughts on your visit: I absolutely loved it. Everyone was very kind and welcoming. We always received smiles from all of the villagers in Silver Creek when we would walk by. The kids knew me by my first name, or fat jolum, and would always say hi to us. Fishing was awesome, and one time kind of scary. I wasn't sure if I was going to make it back alive. Also, the scenery was amazing, I loved walking around and just looking at everything.
16. Advice to the next visitor: Let Kevina Casaletto plan your itinerary. Also, let down your guard and have a wonderful time.
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