Belize Day 1 - I miss warm consistent water flow

Belize City, the former capital of Belize, is the economic and social hub of the country. The city provides insights everywhere into the economic depravity this country is facing. Belize prides themselves in their tourism especially in the Eco realm. I was impressed with the ability of the country to prevent the the intrusion of most of the American food corporations, I saw evidence of Coca Cola and Shell Oil, but no major food chains. Belize City is about 85,000 people, but it is rampant with poverty and crime.

Today we visited Xuna Tunich, which is just east of the Guatemalan border, not as impressive as the Tikal in Guatemala, but still amazing non the less. I took a number of HDR shots, which have yet to be developed, but should be fun to process!

One thing I have learned today, is that family is fun and entertaining, but the dynamics that need to be relearned can be very taxing. Where would Belize be without our family? Perhaps in a state of everlasting peace? All kidding aside, it is nice to see everyone and I look forward to the next 8 days!

Btw, San Ignacio Resort Hotel is a must stay!!!

Southwest Airlines launches "new" Rapid Rewards Program

After hearing rumors on a recent Southwest flight home about a 'new' Rapid Rewards Program, I finally just received my email confirmation.

...It's 'new' all right, but CERTAINLY not simpler or which makes me believe it is not better.

The original was 1 Credit per trip, 16 Credits (trips; 1 way = trip) = Free Flight (round trip)

They have seemed to randomly chosen Values for their credit system and converted them to Points.

1 Credit = 1600 Points ???

There Site has a tutorial with conversion charts, 9 different "Earning Schemes" with Business Select, Anytime, and Wanna Get Away fairs. They also have Different point schemes for Credit Card usage, Hotel Stays, Rental Cars, Dining and Retail.

http://www.southwest.com/newRR/homeFlash.do

There is no possible to clearly understand this with out a iPad App Calculator or constantly referencing there Tutorials on their website!

Just another thing I DON'T want to track in my Life. Thanks Southwest! You were one of the few corporations I had trust faith and reliance on! Now I must question you too!~