Well, its official. We are registered in the canoe race. Team "Smoking Beaver" is going to be paddling down the Maya river for appx. 170 miles over a four day period from San Ignacio to Belize City. What the hell am I getting myself into?
This canoe race idea was cropped up in Caye Caulker when Sage heard some guys from our hostel talking about it. We jokingly talked about going in it (Sage more serious). And now here we are payed and registered. We even have our canoe booked out and the tent rented.
The race is basically a four day event in which around 100 teams particiapte in. Teams are of three in a freakishly long 14 foot canoe. Each day there will be a check-out point you have to reach. The first day being around 6 hours, the second being around 8, and the third and fourth days being a bit shorter of 3 or 4 hours. At each check-out you get food, and you set up camp. Its all very 'amazing race' and 'eco challenge' esque. There is even a 24 hour medical and rescue team. This friggen race is even going to be televised daily. There is a prize for first place of 20,000 dollars U.S but we'll be lucky to get 90th place, if that.
This race is going to be friggen intense. And friggen funny. Are you jealous dad? I am ADVENTURE RACING. Your favourite thing.
If any one wants to check more about the race go to http://www.larutamayabelize.com/rutamaya/startpage.htm
theres a map and stuff, and some more info about it. The race itself isnt untill March 3rd at 7:0o Am, but we're going to hang out here for a while. Maybe practise canoing a bit, go on a tour, do a drop in Yoga class.
So yeah, back to today.
We went to meet the old rasta (whose name is actually Ras Far I) this morning but he didnt show up. So we ended up having breakfast and going to the RIver. The river was pretty nice although it is kind of polluted. Sage and I went up to our waists, but these little fish will surround you and try to nibble on your skin. Its kind of a freaky feeling. We were determined to figure more out about this race so we spend a large portion of the day walking around and trying to find different people to tell us more about the race. Finally, we ended up at the head honchos office. His name is Orlando Harrison or 'Big-H', he is the head organizer for this race, and also owns a local water/fruit juice company. He was great. He told us everything we needed to know about the race. He was a big guy, he reminded me of a giant teddy bear. He encouraged us to go in the race telling us it wouold be fun and very rewarding. So we registered. It cost 125 dollars US, but its worth is, and in the long run, we are going to SAVE money by going on this race. Thats right, SAVE.
After doing all our race shieza, we went out for dinner, and coincidently bumped into Old Rasta on the street. He said he was late and that he was sorry he missed us. He is crazy, yet cool and very knowledgable of local herbs and plants and what they do. I think we may go to his farm this weekend, but not Saturday because he meditates and fasts ALL day long.
Hmmm, I dont think this will be in my near future...
This canoe race idea was cropped up in Caye Caulker when Sage heard some guys from our hostel talking about it. We jokingly talked about going in it (Sage more serious). And now here we are payed and registered. We even have our canoe booked out and the tent rented.
The race is basically a four day event in which around 100 teams particiapte in. Teams are of three in a freakishly long 14 foot canoe. Each day there will be a check-out point you have to reach. The first day being around 6 hours, the second being around 8, and the third and fourth days being a bit shorter of 3 or 4 hours. At each check-out you get food, and you set up camp. Its all very 'amazing race' and 'eco challenge' esque. There is even a 24 hour medical and rescue team. This friggen race is even going to be televised daily. There is a prize for first place of 20,000 dollars U.S but we'll be lucky to get 90th place, if that.
This race is going to be friggen intense. And friggen funny. Are you jealous dad? I am ADVENTURE RACING. Your favourite thing.
If any one wants to check more about the race go to http://www.larutamayabelize.com/rutamaya/startpage.htm
theres a map and stuff, and some more info about it. The race itself isnt untill March 3rd at 7:0o Am, but we're going to hang out here for a while. Maybe practise canoing a bit, go on a tour, do a drop in Yoga class.
So yeah, back to today.
We went to meet the old rasta (whose name is actually Ras Far I) this morning but he didnt show up. So we ended up having breakfast and going to the RIver. The river was pretty nice although it is kind of polluted. Sage and I went up to our waists, but these little fish will surround you and try to nibble on your skin. Its kind of a freaky feeling. We were determined to figure more out about this race so we spend a large portion of the day walking around and trying to find different people to tell us more about the race. Finally, we ended up at the head honchos office. His name is Orlando Harrison or 'Big-H', he is the head organizer for this race, and also owns a local water/fruit juice company. He was great. He told us everything we needed to know about the race. He was a big guy, he reminded me of a giant teddy bear. He encouraged us to go in the race telling us it wouold be fun and very rewarding. So we registered. It cost 125 dollars US, but its worth is, and in the long run, we are going to SAVE money by going on this race. Thats right, SAVE.
After doing all our race shieza, we went out for dinner, and coincidently bumped into Old Rasta on the street. He said he was late and that he was sorry he missed us. He is crazy, yet cool and very knowledgable of local herbs and plants and what they do. I think we may go to his farm this weekend, but not Saturday because he meditates and fasts ALL day long.
Hmmm, I dont think this will be in my near future...
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