CenAm 2003



Central America 2003



In late April and early May 2003, John Fulton, Margaret Dahlen and Doug Cayne flew Doug's King Air E90 from northern California to Mexico and Belize. This web site is a snapshot album from that trip.

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Margaret snoozes on our first leg down to Loreto, in southern Baja, using the new cabin blanket to keep warm.
IMG_0038 		John studies our plans during the flight from San Carlos, CA, to Loreto, BCS, Mexico.
IMG_0040 		Refueling in Loreto, BCS, Mexico, Doug and John walk over to pay the fuel bill.
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We landed at Puerto Vallarta after dark, unloaded our bags, and spent the night at the Marriott. Off to Belize in the morning...
IMG_0043 		En-route to Belize, the cabin is filled up with flight planning gear, snacks, and reading material.
IMG_0047 		Tons of bags stuffed to overflowing in the aft baggage area. Note the blankets in the foreground to help keep passengers warm in cruise.
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Margaret spends some time up front with John, helping out with the navigation.
IMG_0053 		On course to Belize...
IMG_0055 		Somewhere near the Mexico-Belize border, en-route from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, to Belize Internationa.
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On final approach to Belize International.
IMG_0063 		N898WW on the ramp at Belize International, as seen from the window of our chartered Cessna 207 as we taxi out for departure to Placencia. <br>
IMG_0065 		Finally esconced in our villa at Turtle Inn, Placencia, Belize, Doug relaxes in the living room after dinner.
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John and Margaret outside their room in our villa at Turtle Inn, Placencia, Belize.
IMG_0068 		The road to the town of Placencia.
IMG_0069 		The small boat harbor at Placencia, Belize.
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Main Street in downtown Placencia.
IMG_0072 		John biking to Placencia.
IMG_0073 		Doug relaxes with a Pina Colada and a book in front of our villa at Turtle Inn.
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John, returning to our villa from a hard day on the beach.
IMG_0077 		In front of our villa at Turtle Inn, looking left.
IMG_0079 		Our villa at Turtle in is RIGHT on the beach, with the waves only steps away. This is Doug's view from his chaise lounge right in front of the villa.
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Looking right from the chaise in front of our villa at Turtle Inn.
IMG_0081 		Comfortable living room in our villa at Turtle Inn, Placencia, Belize.
IMG_0082 		The villas have soaring ceilings and thatched roofs.
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The door to John & Margaret's bedroom at Turtle Inn.
IMG_0085 		In front of Doug's bedroom at Turtle Inn.
IMG_0086 		Detail of the entrance to one of the bedrooms at Turtle Inn. These doorways appear to be Balinese antiques, with very old metal hinges and elaborate wood carving.
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The view from bed in Doug's room at Turtle Inn, showing how close the ocean is. Great sounds and sea smells!
IMG_0091 		From one of the bedroom doorways, looking to the ocean.
IMG_0095 		Looking back into Doug's bedroom at Turtle Inn.
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Doug's bedroom at Turtle Inn. Note the carved wood on the headboard, with spot reading lights. <br>
IMG_0098 		A view of the bedroom looking out to the door and the beach.
IMG_0100 		Another side of the bedroom.
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The doorway to the bathroom, also showing then desk behind the headboard.
IMG_0102 		Close-up of the bathroom doorway.
IMG_0106 		Nice dressing area behind the bed, complete with electronic safe.
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