Postcard of The Week: A Year Ago in Barton Creek, Belize

By Lebawit Lily Girma | Published 3 July, 2012

It was exactly this time last year that I was offered the opportunity to be the next MatadorU Belize Road Warrior – writing, blogging and photographing my way through Belize for three whole months. I remember the excitement and anticipation, not to mention the amount of packing effort that was involved (ha!) in getting ready to fly out on July 7.

Those of you who followed along on my adventures in the Jewel may remember.

It’s amazing how time flies. This postcard is from one of my numerous favorite moments in Belize last year, canoeing at Barton Creek.

As I head out today into a long week off to spend with family (though I will be sneaking in work), I wish all Americans a happy Fourth of July!

Lebawit Lily Girma

Lily Girma is a published Travel writer, Photographer and Guidebook author who has lived and studied in Africa, Europe and the Americas. In 2008, she left behind a prestigious law career to follow her passion. Her work has appeared in various outlets, including CNN Travel and BBC Travel, and her photography commissioned by tourism boards. Her first edition of "MOON BELIZE" travel guidebook is due for publication this Fall 2013 (10th edition, Moon Handbooks by Avalon Travel/Perseus Books). Lily's work reflects a deep love for culture and adventure in all its forms.

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4 Comments

  1. Posted 3 July, 2012 at 6:13 PM by Katherine - Kapcha | Permalink

    Wow beautiful photo Lily.

  2. Posted 5 July, 2012 at 12:00 PM by Lebawit Lily Girma | Permalink

    Thanks, Kat! Belize is a beautiful country.

  3. Posted 5 July, 2012 at 10:52 PM by Nomadic Samuel | Permalink

    This is an incredible shot! I love how it appears like you have the whole place to yourself :)

  4. Posted 6 July, 2012 at 10:36 AM by Lebawit Lily Girma | Permalink

    Thanks, Sam! It was a great day, I took some shots after we came back out of the cave and close to the end of the afternoon. :)