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La Ruta Maya 2023

The annual La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge is the longest race of its kind in Central America. The race is one hundred and seventy miles of paddling on the Belize river over the course of four days. The race starts bright and early on a Friday morning under the Hawksworth Bridge, San Ignacio Town Cayo District and ends on Sunday after passing under the BelChina Bridge in Belize City. This year’s event saw the participation of fifty seven canoes of three and two persons team of professionals and recreationists alike. The event is one filled with excitement, and I … Continue reading La Ruta Maya 2023

Holes In My Roof

I lie with holes in my roof over my head Here I lay on this broken bed Grass growing in my yard reaching my knees A blanket of dust covers my floor; I can’t walk without a sneeze No food for my children to eat All three can be seen walking the streets Hands outstretched reaching into strangers’ pockets Taking anything they can get Here I lie with holes in my roof over my head I can’t sleep because water keeps wetting my bed Water dripping; water rising Children screaming; children crying Empty stomachs and full heads Food for brain … Continue reading Holes In My Roof