Saturday March 23

Hello Iowans! Today was our free day after a long week of work. We started our day off with some yummy muffins and then we headed right to the boat. We enjoyed the warm sunshine as we headed to the island of Caye Cauker. Most of the team had the opportunity to jump in the water and snorkel. While a few other members stayed on the boat and soaked in the sun. While snorkeling we saw snappers, eel rays, coral reefs, and more beautiful sea life. After we got back in the boat some got out again to swim with sting rays and friendly nurse sharks (everyone made it out safely). Then we got to explore the wonderful island of Caye Cauker. Many of us enjoying delicious meals for lunch along with some ice cream, shopping, hair braiding, hammocking, picture taking, and lots more fun! After a few hours of fun in the sun we gathered together to get a team picture in our Belize shirts. Then we hopped back into the boat to head back to Belize City. On the way back we had the chance to feed some tarpel fish and pelicans. As we began cruising along, we got to enjoy the sight of many dolphins swimming nearby which was very exciting. After arriving back in Belize City, we got ready to enjoy our last night in Belize. We went out to eat at one of our favorite restaurants Bird’s Isle. Where we got to cherish a time of fellowship as a team with our Belizean family. After dinner we headed back to the hotel to have a time of reflection and prayer. Then we were all sent off to pack and get ready to head back to Iowa!

See you all soon,

Kaitlyn and Step