Belize City is a port city in the Central American country of Belize. It’s divided into north and south sides by Haulover Creek, which opens into the Caribbean Sea. The manually operated 1920s Swing Bridge, a busy crossing point, links the two. On the north side, the Museum of Belize traces the country’s history, with exhibits including Mayan artifacts. The Image Factory gallery shows local contemporary art.

The ferry eventually slowed to a stop at the Belize City harbor. I quickly joined the crowd to head off the ship and walked down a short concrete strip leading from the ferry to the main walkway. A long sidewalk stretched along the water’s edge, with one side facing the water and one lined with storefronts. Posts on either side held up overhanging fabric to provide shade from the bright sun.

– Dark Waters