Late May in Belize is quiet. The skies soften, the beaches empty, and the rhythms shift. It’s not quite turtle season yet—but something’s coming. As nesting season begins to stir, we reflect on what makes this time of year so full of possibility. No promises. Just presence, patience, and the chance that nature might show up when you least expect it.

The best wildlife moments in Belize didn’t happen when we went searching—they happened when we slowed down. From monkeys in the trees to fish in the shallows, this is what we noticed when we stopped chasing and started observing.

We almost stayed in when the rain came—but Belize has a way of rewarding presence. In this story, we explore what happened when we kept walking, sat still, and let the rain shift everything around us.

We packed way too much for our first Belize trip—extra clothes, fancy outfits, things we never touched. What we actually needed was simpler: breathable layers, curiosity, and time together. This is what we’ll do differently next time.