2 Days and Counting

Welcome to the official blog for the 2010 Dwelling Place mission to Belize. Myself and 46 others are taking off Thursday morning and landing Thursday evening in the beautiful country of Belize.

The Dwelling Place in Cincinnati, OH has been traveling to northern Belize for the past 3 years lending a medical, physical, and spiritual hand to Belizeans of the "Orange Walk" district, also known as the Sugar District.

A bit of history:
Sugar production makes up the bulk of agricultural growth in Belize. The production began shaping the history of, what is now, Belize as early as the mid-19th century, and although sugar cane is produced throughout Belize, it is all collected and processed in the Orange Walk District.

In addition to sugar cane, Belize is home to the world's second largest barrier reef (second to Australia's Great Barrier Reef) and beautiful, lush jungles.

I hope to bring photos, fun-facts and stories from the trip to our friends and family at home. Feel free to pass our blog along to your friends. Maybe our stories will inspire others to join the mission next year!