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Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Belize
Belize is another hot and sunny day. We arrive at 9:30 AM and tenders are for tour groups first so Kay and I have a leisurely breakfast at the Bistro since she was given two free meals for her birthday. By the time we finished breakfast tender tickets were no longer needed. We gathered our things and headed ashore. The Carnival Dream is also here today and was here when we arrived. This port is always fascinating as the ships must do this zig zag thing to enter and exit the coral reefs that are here. Calm seas and very hot again although Kay seems to think it is comfortable. I think she is still sick. We arrived and tried to get out to the market area where Kay wanted to go negotiate for some bowls but we couldn’t go out the way she thought. It was so hot. I stopped to look at some shirts and we sat in the shade for awhile then headed to the pharmacy. I did pick up a couple things but it is not the bargain it once was and they are not carrying a lot of things anymore. Good to know that this can be crossed off as a must stop now. With copays, most of this is way cheaper in the states now so it doesn’t make any sense to buy it here. Also, you used to get it in the original bottles but apparently they found that it is cheaper for them and they make more money if they buy it in big bottles and dispense it in plastic bags. I think this will be my last trip here. We ran into one of our tablemates and she said her husband was sick. Kay and I both looked at each other and hope we are not doomed to get it too. We got the tender back and had lunch on Lido. I came back to the cabin to finish my book and Kay went to stretch out near the pool. Tomorrow is
Cozumel and then a sea day and its over!
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I never got off the ship when we went to Belize so you have reaffirmed my decision. Have fun in Cozumel.
ReplyDeleteYou can still get all your pharmacy meds if you get off the port. it was the same in Cozumel. You couldn't buy antibiotics at the carnival shops on their pier but when you got in the city out away from those shops you can still get what you want. Your right about the prices with the 5 dollar scripts in the USA it is not a bargain there. deb w
ReplyDeleteHey Deb! We did buy some antibiotics but they were mfg in India? We used to get other things in the original packaging and now they count it out in plastic bags. I didn't look in Cozumel but will be back there next month so may check that out. Do you have a favorite spot there? Are you doing the fall cruise on the Brilliance with us?
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