Like many people from Wisconsin, we joined the mass exodus of "Snow Birds". Searching for a warm weather destination we landed in Belize for this years adventures.
Why Belize? Answer: Mayan Culture, Best Snorkeling and a Tropical Climate.
Mayan Culture Experiences
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| Adrian & Elida teach us how to prepare cacao. |
Enjoyed by the Mayan elites, we participated in the art of making chocolate at Ajaw Chocolate in San Ignacio, with husband and wife team Adrian & Elida.
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| Dried Cacao pod |
Fire roasted beans were ready to be deshelled. We helped grind the cacao and sampled chocolate drinks and prepared our own spiced chocolate bars.
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| Drinks and Bars |
Local spices of hot pepper, cinnamom, nutmeg and local honey were options.
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| Mayan Language |
Even a short lesson in the Mayan language.
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| Shop in San Ignacio, Belize |
Enjoy a short video of the grinding of the cacao, as the oils are released it becomes a liquid.
What a great trip - we've talked about going there but .... Lunch is in order when we are both in Ona so that I can hear all about it!
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