Belize is known for its wildlife and birds. Apparently all this attention has given some birds a sense of self-importance and they insist on being carried around. It was cool to see a wide variety of brightly colored and different sizes of birds.
I had only seen toucans in pictures and on cereal boxes. I always thought they were bigger, they are about the size of a large parrot (based on my seeing a total of 1.) The toucan is the national bird of Belize.
I just love lily pads, especially when they are blooming. I stopped by this pond for a picnic lunch during my drive through the countryside.
Just a view of a pretty scene in the interior of the country. Much of Belize is still natural, but there are small towns along the roadways to stop for a drink or a snack.
A typical street in Belize City. There are some interesting buildings reflecting the country’s past. The city is part residential and part commercial.
City Hall in Belize City, the one-time capital of Belize. The city is walkable, with a fairly simple layout. It’s bisected by Haulover Creek which is crossed by the Swing Bridge. The bridge is the world’s oldest manual swing bridge.