Tree Of Life

Place: Caye Caulker, Belize

BELIZE is a small English-speaking country just south of Mexico. Formerly British Honduras, Belize won its independence from Great Britain in 1981. Many political and economic refugees from nearby Central American countries have mixed with the core population of Afro-Caribbeans, and made Spanish a commonly spoken language here. But all schools are required to teach in English. Many schools in Belize were started by missionaries, and so Christian education has gained a large measure of acceptance here. The national curriculum guidelines make plenty of room for Christian content.

Caye Caulker is a beautiful island - a breezy fishing and lobstering village in the nation of Belize, with a growing population of 1600 mostly Mestizos (Maya/Hispanic) and Afro-Caribbeans. It attracts people worldwide to its small- scale family restaurants, hotels, and snorkel and scuba tours.

Caye Caulker is located just off the eastern shore of Belize, protected for centuries by a barrier reef. The island is about five miles long, and only accessable by boat. Transportation on the hard-packed dirt streets of the island is by means of golf carts, bicycles, and of course, by foot. A forest reserve occupies the northernmost part of the island, while most of the southern part is inhabited by the locals and tourists.

Telephones are common, and power comes from coal-fired stations in the mainland of Belize, while most hotels have cable access. Access to the internet is also available. (more info regarding infrastructure coming soon)

Golf carts provide transportation on the island, as well as bicycles and feet. The Tree Of Life office is located on Back Street, shown below.