Our first stop along the way was at Long Cay on Lighthouse Reef, Belize. We snuck into this outer island as we did not intend checking into Belize – there are numerous rumors on the grapevine of excessive charges made by the Port Captains in Belize – lining their pockets with many 100's of dollars. Many cruisers are bypassing this tiny country because of the excessive charges – such a shame.
Whilst anchored at Long Cay we met Betty and Doug on “Eco Adventurer”. They had purchased a prime block of land on the island for $12,000 and were building a little two storey cabana. It reminded me of Swiss Family Robinson or Gilligan's Island – beautifully built and high enough to catch the breeze. As long as they avoid the crocodiles and smother themselves in mosquito repellant they will have a lovely holiday home. Actually they assure us that the crocs are shy and they have become immune to the mosquitoes. The winds were very strong and not a good direction for us so we stayed for a few nights comfortable in the knowledge that the seas were too uncomfortable for the local Coast Guard to come out to the island and catch us out.
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