Invitation to jungles of Belize

**Ichneumon** · 15-10-2011, 18:44

After a wonderful time on Dartmoor with members of BCUK Igor, our friend from the USA, has asked his new friends to join him for a week or two in the jungles of Belize.

He has property right on the coast which is jungle, mangrove and sea-front.

The propose time will be some time in Feb/Mar next year as this is when he plans to visit.

The exact date is yet to be established and even I don't know the location.

It seems I was wrong about the cost of flights in my previous post on the other thread - it seems to be much less than I said if you are prepared to accept flights at very unsociable hours. A friend of mine travels to Mexico regularly and suggests trying the Flight Centre 02074361942 to get a quote.

Any provisional takers? Once there are a few Igor will take over from me and start giving exact details and firming up arrangements.

ATB

Paul

**Ivan...** · 15-10-2011, 18:53

You Bad man Paul , Katie has access to this very sensitive material !! so double bubble or no can go ! once a little more about exact location and dates are available , even if by PM , Then perhaps the crazy Dartmoor gang could go all international ..

PS thanks for the invitation Igor ...

**JIM-BEAM** · 15-10-2011, 19:00

Hello everybody!
As Paul mentioned my invitation is very informal. I wouldn't mind people come to visit, camp or just enjoy the jungle in that part of the world. I travel there often and my dates are very flexible, based of work load in the office.
If and when people start responding with their wishes and their available times to travel - I could adjust the schedule to fit most of the group. As far as location - Northern District of Belize - Corozal district. The closest civilized Mexican city is - Chetumal.
IG

**JIM-BEAM** · 15-10-2011, 19:13

Hi Ivan,
If you would go to www.maps.google.com and type Chetumal, "Quintana Roo, Mexico" it will show you the Chetumal Bay. Go SE across the bay and you will be in the area of bush where I reside.
From Cancun to Chetumal (which is the border town between Mexico and Belize) is approximately 5 hours to drive via decent highway. The buses are available, also the flights are landing on local airport. You can check different routes... To fly to Belize City is usually more expensive, plus then you have to drive or take bus to Corozal.
I think it would be enough info for people to decide. As the questions arrive - I will be answering to my best ability.
Also this note: since I go there often - the time to go is flexible. I go there at least 3-4 times per year, so we can combine it with any of my trips.
IG

**Ichneumon** · 15-10-2011, 19:18

Sorry Iv'. How did you know about me liking to lead young women astray?

Thought I'd kept that quiet.

It would be great if Katie could make it, what an experience for her?!

ATB

Paul

**TeeDee** · 15-10-2011, 19:55

Thats a great and very generous offer indeed!! Unfortunately the Arctic Courses are all booked around that time ,, but if we could re-schedule I'd be up for it.

**Savagewolfrm** · 15-10-2011, 20:41

Awright chaPs
I am up for this chance to actually get good weather whilst in a jungle
I can pick a choose times so guess if anyone else us interested I can always work around them maybe for a week of whatever the general concensus is
Anyway will be monitoring closely with you guys to see what happens all the best and again cheers Igor a real great invitation

**JIM-BEAM** · 15-10-2011, 21:03

There are no schedules yet. My comings and goings there has nothing to do with the trip we can plan based on everybody's availability.
Do not be discouraged, keep in mind and check for the developments on this thread.

IG

**mrcairney** · 15-10-2011, 21:13

My mate has a bar in Belize. He's never once invited me! Good show, fellas

**JIM-BEAM** · 15-10-2011, 21:19

You are right, if we can get about 10-12 people group, who are interested in-general in this trip - then we can figure out appropriate to everybody's schedule. I go there with some intervals of 3-4 months, sometimes earlier.
So, let's who and how many people are interested, first.

IG

**JIM-BEAM** · 15-10-2011, 21:23

Originally Posted by mrcairney

He's never once invited me!

It speaks for itself, Steve!
We are less discriminated

You could join....!

IG

**Savagewolfrm** · 15-10-2011, 21:23

Well I am very interested so put ne down to go

**mrcairney** · 15-10-2011, 21:25

Originally Posted by JIM-BEAM

It speaks for itself, Steve!
We are less discriminated

You could join....!

IG

I'd love too. I haven't had a break for 5 years! I will keep track of this and see what happens.

**JIM-BEAM** · 15-10-2011, 21:35

I think we should appoint Paul as a "MASTER OF THE CEREMONIES". He is easer accessible by all of you guys. He can collect consensus about the trip, then we will select the appropriate interval of time to fly there.
Meantime I have few things to take care there. I also will be interested to hear from everybody the wishes for specific activities while there. I've been going there for at least 3 years, so I have the access to people and places. Besides my land ( 4 acres ) there are many things to see and visit. I can arrange fishing trips, barrier reef trips and more.

IG

**Paul Webster** · 15-10-2011, 22:49

Yup, put the websters down for this (me,my wife & daughter). Feb, march sounds fine, but can probably be fairly flexible as long as we have a few months notice. Thanks for the offer Igor

**JIM-BEAM** · 15-10-2011, 23:36

Good, Paul Newman will be tracking everybody, who are interested. As soon we get some kind of quorum we can talk details...I will share everything I know and will answer any Questions may come up.
IG

**Ichneumon** · 16-10-2011, 09:32

Looks like we've got a few provisional takers. At this stage it can be taken as read that because this is about 6 months off some drop-outs are almost inevitable. As Igor is flexible we should start thinking about when, and set a target date. I am thinking that school holidays could have some bearing on this if Katie, Talia and possibly Lucy are going. Looks like the school Easter holidays are the first two weeks in April. On the cons side, flights over Easter could be more expensive. So give it some thought, I'll start a cut'n'paste post for a show of hands.

At this stage this is not an 'organised' trip, you are travelling independantly and making your own arrangements. However if we find that 10 people want to go on the same day and for the same length of time we could get organised with travel and other logistics.

Paul

**Ichneumon** · 16-10-2011, 09:48

BELIZE JUNGLE TRIP - Show of hands (cut n paste)

'Yes Please' - Prefered travel date - Duration (weeks 1/2)

Ivan........................?. .............................?
Katie.......................?. .............................?
Savagewolfrm...........?...... ........................?
Paul Webster............?.......... ....................?
Mrs Webster.............?......... .....................?
Talia.......................?. .............................?

**Paul Webster** · 16-10-2011, 13:01

Paul, Julie & Talia Webster April 2nd to 13th 2 weeks

PS. Looked at school term times for next year and there isn't a holiday in march, we'd have to coincide it with term holidays in April if we're all to go.

**mrcairney** · 16-10-2011, 13:05

Am I right in thinking that Igor has offered up sleeping arrangements? (Don't want to sound like a cheapskate, but I'm just wondering!)

**Ivan...** · 16-10-2011, 13:14

Hi Paul, You know me non conformist, and with all travel/holiday companies taking the urine during school holidays , with it being a trip of a lifetime for us , i for one am quite happy to exclude Katie during term time , whatever Mr Cameron says !! (responsible parenting as ever ) its worked fine with the other 5 !!

**Ichneumon** · 16-10-2011, 13:31

Hi Paul.

I assume you could/would travel the weekend of Sat 31/3 - Sun 1/4 if you are wanting to co-incide with school holidays. Ivan seems to be prepared to overlook this small technicality, so the ball's in your court. Of course we have not heard from Lucy, who may also be effected by this too, and Rick hasn't cast his lot yet either, and that's just from the the ones we know about - it's early days yet.

Steve.

About the only thing Igor is offering is hospitality and a warm welcome - there is nothing on the land but trees. So it's tarp and hammock or tent, up to you. There is some civilisation not too far away (by car) so supply/resupply is not a problem. (Igor: Correct me if I'm wrong).

ATB

Paul

**mrcairney** · 16-10-2011, 13:37

Originally Posted by Ichneumon

there is nothing on the land but trees. So it's tarp and hammock or tent, up to you. There is some civilisation not too far away (by car) so supply/resupply is not a problem. (Igor: Correct me if I'm wrong).

That there sounds extremely interesting. Put me down with a possible +1, I'm easy on the dates (but later is better. More time to gather kit and save up)

**Ichneumon** · 16-10-2011, 14:49

BELIZE JUNGLE TRIP - Show of hands (copy n paste)
Please copy and paste this list to join it or update it with your preferences

'Yes Please' - Prefered travel date - Duration (weeks 1/2)
Ivan........................Op en............................ ?
Katie........................O pen ...........................?
Savagewolfrm..............?... .............................?
Paul Webster.............1/4?.......... .................2 wks
Julie......................... 1/4?.......... .................2 wks
Talia........................1/4?.......... .................2 wks
Steve......................Ope n............................?

**JIM-BEAM** · 16-10-2011, 15:27

Paul BTW how about you? Yourself? Do not be modest!!!
IG

**JIM-BEAM** · 16-10-2011, 21:34

Correct me if I'm wrong).
Paul, you are not wrong. The land about 3-4 miles from the village by land. 40 min by boat to Chetumal. regardless of number of bushcrafters in the party we will have to rent at least one vehicle. There are no structures on the land now, but I am planning it in the future. Some area of the land is dense with bush and trees, we will have to find the spot for the camp ourselves, unless the trip will be later, after several my trips alone and I will discover good spot for it. My local guys and I will be thinning the jungle and will be clearing the beach area too. I will post some pictures, when it will be done. Meantime I can post some of the latest pictures from the area. Machete and knifes are WELCOME!!!

IG

**mrcairney** · 16-10-2011, 21:50

IG, can I ask what you do? Sounds very interesting. I'm guessing we'd be safe in your hands.

**JIM-BEAM** · 16-10-2011, 22:34

Steve, I do lots of crazy things. For now I run this: www.ceu-inc.com
My goal is to spend more time in Belize. I do not have exact plans for this land, but I think I am done with SNOW!!! for now.
I already have one of my boats in Belize, then - I'll see where it takes me...
IG

**mrcairney** · 16-10-2011, 23:09

I have intimate knowledge of large format printers myself

Sounds like your on to a winner at the moment IG!

**JIM-BEAM** · 16-10-2011, 23:19

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