Friday: Flag-Raising

This morning was spent at the annual government briefing, setting out everything they have achieved in the last year.  This was followed by a lunch with colleagues visiting from elsewhere for Independence Day.

Late afternoon I headed back up to Belize City..  We (as in my driver and I) gave our junior housekeeper’s 9 year old daughter, Holly, a lift up, depositing her safely with her grandparents.  She was no trouble in the car, spending most of the time on her tablet.

This evening was marked by a reception, followed by the midnight flag-raising ceremony, marking 43 years of Belizean independence.  The smoke is actually from the 21-gun salute.

I am pleased to report that, unlike yesterday, I managed not to attach myself to any marching bands.