Slowing Down

**Sorry, still no pix yet. Soon!**

This was our second full day on Caye Caulker. We are getting the feel of island life again, and have slowed down to enjoy the scenery, sounds and the people. When you first step on Caye Caulker from the main dock, you pass right over a mosaic in the sand that says, "Caye Caulker- Go Slow." And those native to the island shout the reminder any time they see you walking too quickly or in a hurry to do anything. "Hey lady, dis is de island, Mama. Go Slow."

Love that.

Today was an extension of yesterday in almost every sense. We woke up, walked to get our breakfast. Went to our room to eat and get read to swim. Walked to the beach where we swam until Corban couldn't take it and had to take a nap. We went back inside and Nathan went and got us lunch while Corban slept. As soon as he woke up, we walked back down to the beach. We fed him on the way and back into the water we went. The 30 minute rule totally doesn't apply in the Caribbean. :) Again we swam and swam.

We interrupt the calm and beauty of the day to bring you a sad event. Nathan and Corban were in the water, inspecting the cracks in a broken piling, which crabs had claimed as home. Corban was getting really excited and all was right with the world. Then, out of nowhere, a jellyfish swam between Nathan and Corban, stinging them both. Corban cried for about 3 minutes and eventually calmed down and resumed pointing out boats and playing with sand. Both he and Nathan had some pretty ugly red bumps. I felt so bad for both of them, but especially for poor Corban, who can't make sense of what happened and only knows that something came and hurt him in the middle of an otherwise happy day.

After the sting went away, Nathan and Corban were ready for more sun and Caribbean Sea. We put SPF 50 on Corban and SPF 15 on ourselves-- guess who got burned today? Yeeeah, Nathan and I have a nice red hue and Corban is just looking like a sun-kissed island boy.

We discovered one of Corban's funny talents on this trip. He has the uncanny ability to point out every.single.ant that crosses his path. Do you have any idea how many ants are on this island? We are beginning to get an idea! "Aaatt. Aaatt. Aaat." Oh my goodness, he has to stop and point at each one. Which only further encourages us to follow the advise of the island and it's people: "Go Slow."

I'm excited to tell you about the wonderful food and share some tips on how to make a trip like this affordable. But, my time is nearly up and the internet cafe so I must sign off. We are leaving the island tomorrow and headed to Blue Creek to meet up with old friends. We will miss the island, but we are anxious to see so many beloved faces.

Until then, try and go slow.