@@debbieanderson6740 enjoy it! When you get back please comment on what the weather was like, especially for all us snowbirds looking for an escape!

@@andyb5259 That's a great point. Do you know what time of year sargassum is most likely, or does it depend on the tides?

⁠@@jaydubdiscoverieswe encountered it around the middle of November 11th-18th i think. I’ve seen it at different times of the year in other Caribbean locations though. I’ve also heard it can vary a lot depending on the year and how warm the surrounding ocean is - i did a brief search that seemed to indicate it was bad in 2018 and 2019, but not so much in 2020-2021, then back again in 2022-2023 The biggest problem imho was that nobody was taking responsibility for clearing it up (out so it seemed), and in fairness Caulker is small so there would definitely be an issue of what to do with it. But whilst on Ambergris Caye and the various other affected Caribbean destinations, we saw most hotels clean their own beach area and remove the Sargassum, but nobody ever did this on Caulker and it was left to rot and stink. The hotel we stayed in in Caulker was very nice (for a given ‘rustic charm’ value that you get in Caulker 🤣) but despite we were probably 50 yards from the shore, the smell of the sargassum (it’s akin to rotting fish for those who have never come across it before) was enough to make me gag, and genuinely consider immediately leaving the island 🙁(and we would have certainly missed out if we had).

@@crazybox7326 thank you very much! We like guides on bike tours but haven't hired one for additional exploring or transportationb yet. Definitely something to consider!

It's good go to that island

@@joycehussung446 Yes there are! Here's a link to one, and you can also find this at any local bike shop. www.dsmstreetcollective.org/trail-map

@@travel_and_explore_with_BIP thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

@@ThRealJC2 I agree, I wish I would have stayed at least one night. I had to hustle to see everything I did, but would have liked another day to slow down and do more.

@@jaydubdiscoveries Same story here. We spent the day there, but we needed to rush everything to see what we wanted. And yes, the best way is to walk. Streets are so narrow that cars cannot go through. Beautiful city!

You're very welcome, and thanks for appreciating those kinds of details. I think they're important, too.

Yes this review of Belize was INCREDIBLE! 🎉

I second that. Very useful nuggets of info there, thanks so much ! Is it mainly full of American tourists ? Or did you meet any Europeans or ozzies?

@@costtv thanks so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it! We didn't get to San Pedro on this trip since we found enough to do on Caye Caulker each day. There are boats that will take you there several times each day, and it was suggested that you get on an early boat if that's something you have time for. San Pedro can easily take up a day or two itself, which is why we decided to save it for our next trip. Enjoy your visit in August!

@@jaydubdiscoveries thank you Jay

Thank you for the compliment! I'll let you know the next time we visit and you can tell us what we've missed.

I am coming on July 11th! So excited.

We went with Wanderlust. They did an excellent snorkeling cruise also.

Thanks so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it! I agree, you don't really have much of a choice but to "Go Slow" on Caye Caulker - which is just fine :) Cheers!

Thank you for commenting! I hope you're able to move there, I can see why you would!

Thank you for such a great compliment! We will differently be back and look for you at Sweet Season 👍

Thank you, I'm glad it gave you good memories of Indonesia! I plan to make it there someday.

Thank you! I can't wait to go back and spend a week or more there, it's a fascinating country with an amazing history.

That's a great question! I honestly don't remember seeing any taxis. If you're not able to walk fort long periods of time, there are tour buses that can get you around, both inside and outside the city.

Claro que hay taxis. Si llegas por tren a Toledo, en la estación, puedes encontrar taxis, para subir a la ciudad, también puedes ir en autobús turístico, andando etc. Si llegas a Toledo en autobús, en la estación de autobuses, también encontrarás taxis. Y en el casco viejo, también encontrarás taxis, para bajar de la ciudad, a las distintas estaciones, ya sea de tren o autobuses. Y si quieres ver buenas panorámicas de la ciudad, que las mejores están por el valle, ya sea por la ermita, piedra del moro, o desde el parador nacional, te pueden llevar hasta allí, taxis, autobús turístico, el tren turístico, o andando, aunque es una buena caminata, aunque merece mucho la pena.

Ah me olvidaba, hay escaleras eléctricas, para subir al casco viejo. Unas están cerca de la estación de autobuses, y hay otras por la muralla, cercanas a la puerta bisagra, y aún más cerca de la puerta de Alfonso VI, donde también encontrarás un parking, si es que llegas en coche a la ciudad. Otro parking y es gratuito y es bastante grande, está enfrente de la estación de autobuses, también cercano a la estación de tren. Espero haberte ayudado, dándote estas informaciones de Toledo, que merece mucho la pena visitar y disfrutar.

I haven't made the drive, so it's hard for me to compare driving vs taking the train. I did notice a fairly large parking garage while I was there, so you surely could drive there and find a place to park. What I would NOT recommend is trying to drive IN Toledo once you arrive: the streets are very narrow, mostly filled with pedestrians, and it is easy to get lost. A car would come in very helpful driving around the permitter of the city, though, and there are places to pull off to the side and enjoy the views.

@@jaydubdiscoveries it’s all good. I took the train…just got back. Fascinating

Not only with parents. I remember come from my primary school in my neighborhood alone with my schoolmates and we jump to avoid the black rocks using only the whites. Going the whole street until I reach my home, always avoiding the black stones. Yes with 8 years old i was walking alone to my home (10 minutes from the school) and never had any danger or bad ppl to mess with me whatsoever. Soz my broken english.