PG as it is known by the locals, is the largest town in the fishing and agricultural area of the Toledo District. In the Toledo District many of the natural wonders remain untouched. Its mountains are home to the largest Maya population in Belize.
It was a long bumpy bus ride getting there. We went on the express bus but found it stopped many times letting people on and off, so was it an express??? Coming home we were on the regular bus, not sure how many times it stopped either but I know it was a lot. On our way there we ended up standing as the bus was full and there were no guarantees the next bus would have room either so off we went. Coming home at least we had a seat and others were standing.
The Saturday market on Front Street showcased the local farmers produce and there were only a few booths with handicrafts from the Maya people. The BBQ's were going so we had to stop for our last Saturday BBQ chicken on the street. Once again that chicken was very tasty.
PG itself, is tiny but houses many different ethnic cultures. Tourists are far and few between and poverty abounds, but wondering around for a few hours, sitting on the rocky shore and looking out at the beautiful blue sea made our visit well worth it.
We returned by 5:00 as we had a supper invitation from Hub & Joan (Manitbans) to help them eat up their fish and shrimp as they are leaving on Sunday. We had a fresh green salad, rice and barracuda and shrimp with iced veggies in a curry sauce. Mmmmmmmm, very tasty...and Joan sent the leftovers home with us. It was a great evening of visiting, having a few drinks and of course the delicious meal. We said our goodbyes and hopefully someday we'll meet again.
Shoreline at Punta Gorda
Chicken Bus
Market day in Punta Gorda
Chocolate Factory
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