I Spent Two Months In Belize Solo — Here’s How It Went

Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Travel Awaits |  Aug. 23, 2021

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After more than a year working in COVID-filled hospitals, it was time for me to get away. I chose Belize for the warm weather and because it’s an English-speaking country, uses U.S. dollars, and has the same electrical current. I left the U.S. armed with a one-way plane ticket, a negative COVID-19 test, and a five-night reservation in San Pedro. 

Getting Ready For The Trip

Traveling alone is new to me. My daughter usually accompanies me, but she’s graduated and out on her own. This was my first time going out in the world as just me… not “Dr. Clifford,” not “Jackie’s mom.” 

It was “me time” for the first time in 30 years. 

My plans were to travel to both San Pedro and Placencia and choose one as my home base for the bulk of the two-month stay. Research showed me that getting between the two cities was best done by plane. While in each town, a taxi, boat, or shoe leather would be my mode of transportation.