The Maiden of the Rock: A Deep Dive into Xunantunich Mayan Ruins in Belize Belize is a land rich with history and adventure, and for those who love to explore, its ancient Mayan ruins offer a glimpse into a world both magnificent and mysterious. My wife, Linda, and our friends, Eamon and Athena, and I dedicated our third day in Belize to exploring one of the most magnificent of these sites: Xunantunich, or "The Maiden of the Rock." This post will serve as your comprehensive guide to this breathtaking archaeological site, sharing our firsthand experience and helping you prepare for your own unforgettable journey. The grounds are well-kept, which we noticed the moment we walked into the central plaza, and the site is much bigger than we anticipated. The Journey Begins with a Hand-Cranked Ferry Getting to Xunantunich is a part of the adventure in itself, and it’s a detail that adds to the site's remote and timeless feel. The day of our visit was incredibly sunny, and the dri...
First up is a 12.5-ounce can of Ideal Balance Beef and Zucchini stew. Angela and BeeGee both love wet food so they will be excited for this in a future meal. A single can cost around $2.80 or $30 for a twelve pack. Personally, I think this is a little expensive as a long term feeding option.
Next is 2 Cesar Classic 3.5-ounce trays. One is “With Beef in Meaty Juices” and the other is “Grilled Chicken Flavor in Meaty Juices”. Angela and BeeGee both seemed pretty interested in the packages so I’m guessing they smelled something tasty. However, the weird names make it sounds like there isn’t really any meat. This will probably be a one time treat. Single trays are $0.70 while a 24 pack is around $15
The third item is a Wellness Trufood tray. This item has a neat concept, it has a layer of pumpkin on top and a layer of duck and lamb on the bottom. Overall, this is an expensive meal though. The package states 3 containers per 6 pounds, which is 25 trays for a BeeGee feeding. This will also be a nice one time treat for the girls. A single try cost between $2 and 3 while a pack of 24 cost $55.
Fourth, is a tiny greenies treat, which are supposed to be great for dog’s teeth. I guess I will cut it in half and see if they have fresh breath afterward. 45 small or 27 regular will cost around $20.
Fifth, is a pack of Raw Boost Mixers. I think the purpose of this is to boost the healthiness of lower quality food, but I’m not really sure. I am going to use this in Angela’s kibble. She is an extremely picky eater and I am hoping this will add enough excitement for her to finish her meal. A 14-ounce bag would be around 26 servings for BeeGee at a cost of around $20. If you feed your pup high-quality kibble, I’d probably skip a booster. However, this would probably be good once in a while, after an extra hard day of working, or recovering from illness.
Second to last we have Ideal Balance Soft-Baked Naturals. These little treats are a good size for medium to large dogs to prevent over-snacking. As you can see in the video the girls were excited about the treats, but not so excited as to try and snatch. These treats seem like they are worth further investigation. For $6 you can get a 12.8-ounce bag.
Finally, Honest Kitchen Chicken Revel dog food. I am by far most excited about this sample because this should be an amazing product for hiking or backpacking. While it won’t be much/any lighter, it should take up considerably less space. Expect a full report in the near future. A 2-pound box cost $16 and makes 8-pounds of dog food.
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Thank you for bringing these awesome sample boxes to my attention. I was looking for other Amazon sample boxes and it seems like all they ever have is a teeth whitening box. Here's to hoping they add a lot more boxes soon!
The one that is usually available is the teeth whitening box, but every once in a while they add something new. Just this week I saw a work out goody box.
First Time at Sherwood Forest I have recently been introduced to the fun world of renaissance festivals, so Jack and I took a trip to the Ren Faire in McDade, Texas. Upon arrival, a group of characters were handing out flyers to gain attention for their show, which happened to be called Blunt Force Drama. Once we Jack and I finally made it through the festival gates, Blunt Force was of the first shows running. So of course, we stopped there. The show is a melee fighting tournament mixed with adult humor. The show starts by picking judges from the crowd and then the fighting begins. They even have adult humor commercials while you wait for the next round. I thoroughly enjoyed the fighting and the humor, but some might find it offensive (it was pretty racy). Also, I wouldn't take kids. Once the show finished, we followed Jack's policy of taking a lap around the grounds to see what shops and shows are available. This led me to find some awesome leather armor...
Tubing Down the San Marcos River Linda here for Adventures with BeeGee. We’ve been adventuring more aggressively since the Salkantay trek. My goal this August is to continue the adventuring while catching up on blog entries to ensure we preserve these great memories. On Saturday, July 20th, Jarrett, a friend of ours, and I went tubing down the San Marcos River. I realized I had been living in Austin for almost four years now and had not done this iconic Hill Country tourist activity. To be honest, we probably hadn't done it before because I only learned how to swim last year and am not the most comfortable in the water. The San Marcos River is relatively shallow, and the heat in Texas is unbearable, so if you want to enjoy the outdoors but are uncomfortable with water, this is a great option. The water is initially cold, but once the sun comes out, it starts feeling like a great relief from just lying on your tube. If you’re comfortable with water and swimming, I su...
Preparing for the 100-mile Extended Mountain Loop It’s been a while, but I finally found the time to make it back out to Big Bend National Park. If you are interested in our first trip to Big Bend, you can follow along here: Big Bend 2015 . I headed out for the trip around 2 pm on December 2, 2018, for what I’ve termed the Extended Outer Mountain Loop, a 100-mile backpacking trip spanning 7 days. The plan was to meet up with my dad, Bmo, in the Chisos Mountains, cache water, and then start the adventure. Planned 7-day route for Big Bend National Park Big Bend National Park Background Location: 310, Alsate Dr, Big Bend National Park, TX 79834 Admission: $25 per vehicle, $14 campsites, $12 backcountry pass Elevation: 1,800 to 7,832 ft. Weather: Varied from rainy, cloudy, and sunny, 30 to 65°F Difficulty: Strenuous Website: https://www.nps.gov/bibe/index.htm 7 days' worth of food The Drive Out I didn't get to leave as early as I would have liked ...
Thank you for bringing these awesome sample boxes to my attention. I was looking for other Amazon sample boxes and it seems like all they ever have is a teeth whitening box. Here's to hoping they add a lot more boxes soon!
ReplyDeleteThe one that is usually available is the teeth whitening box, but every once in a while they add something new. Just this week I saw a work out goody box.
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