Our resort is located just outside the city of San Ignacio. So we wanted to share with you some history and information about this city.
Belize is divided into districts, we are traveling to the western most Cayo District (Cayo is the Spanish word for cayes (the coral islands off Belize's coast).
Destination San Ignacio is possible via the Western Highway from Belize City (but it really looks like a two-land country road). The city is 90 minutes from the airport.
The Macal River runs through the city. The city was the last frontier in one of the most obscure corners of the British Empire, and several of its buildings retain a faded colonial charm. Population is 8000 (combined population of the nearby town of Santa Elena).
Cahal Pech ruins are located in the city, these ruins are significant because the main temple has been restored. It was populated around 1000 BC until AD 800. The name means Place of Tricks, given in the 1950s when the property around it was used as a cow pasture!
Saturday is market day in the city and this is where we will be shopping for our ingredients for the cooking class. An excellent way to be a market of their culture.
8 miles from San Ignacio is the village of San Jose Succotz, we have plans to visit it as well when we go to the Xunatunich Ruins. it is near a river and often you can see women washing their cloths on the rocks.
You will fall in love with this little town, just as Dawn and I have. Our trip is less than 30 days away.
(taken from the book, BELIZE Insight Guide)
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Monday, September 7, 2009
Belize Tour Itinerary
Thursday October 22, 2009
YOUR VOICE
Where is your voice?
ARRIVE Belize City
Tour Belize Zoo and hear the voices of 125 different animals, how do they communicate?
How do you communicate?
ARRIVE Maya Mountain Resort
Voice of the Grafina People - music poolside
Evening walk to Hammock Bridge to hear the voice of the parrots
Friday October 23, 2009
YOUR Sense of Touch/Feeling
Notice the sensations that touch your body and bring awareness to your emotional feelings as well.
Caving adventure at Actun Tunichil Muknal, known for rituals including human sacrifice, wet cave is accessible after 45 min hike through jungle our personal challenge day!
Evening gathering – discuss sensations and emotions – extend to feelings of appreciation for the body and all the work it did in the cave
Silent Night Hike
Saturday October 24, 2009
YOUR Sense of Taste: taste of Belize, marketplace trip, practice mindful eating
Meditation
Cooking school, learn how to prepare Belizean Cuisine, includes trip to San Ignacio marketplace for local fruits and vegetables, we get to eat the fruits of our labor and receive a cookbook to take home
Canoe to Barton Creek or
Evening gathering: discover inner beauty using natural remedies found in market, discuss mindful eating
Sunday October 25, 2009
YOUR Sense of Sight: noticing textures and size of structures, also about getting a different perspective on things
Meditation and Jungle Hike
Xunantunich Ruins Tour - This ruin is known for its stucco decorations as well as the largest pyramid, rising 130 feet above the plaza.
Lunch at Bennies in Succotz Village nearby
On to San Ignacio for shopping and drinks at Eva’s, purchase Copal Incense and visit Indita Maya, the best little curio shop in San Ignacio
Evening gathering- Open discussion on Mayan Calendar end date 12/21/12 and what it means for you personally.
Monday October 26, 200
YOUR Sense of Smell: exploring in the flower garden, info about the nose’s capacity to smell aromatherapy, mate selection and memory smells
Meditation and Jungle Hike
Maya Healing Workshop with vegetarian lunch- A very special teaching with Eva Dr. Rosita Arvigo’s student, end with spiritual bathing with flowers and plants.
Medicine Plant Tour
Evening gathering: meditation meet the future you, use Copal Incense in ceremony
Tuesday October 27, 2009
YOUR REFLECTION Discussion at breakfast, followed by short silent hike before departing for airport
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