I did not do this journey on my own timing; if it was on my own timing, I would have examined the road from inch to inch, but as a viewer let me give my experience. When we turned to our left I did not see any danger; that could be because no other vehicle was coming from the opposite direction. After that, a beautiful road was in front of us to drive a vehicle at 55 to 60 miles per hour, easy and smooth. A beautifully well-built bridge we passed over.

Arriving at the roundabout there were (are) traffic signs to show us how to go to take the highway to Belize City. I really enjoyed riding that section of road because it took me to other experiences in another country where there are modern highways. Our highways are made according to the size of our country, which is only about 170 miles (274 kms) north to south and 68 miles (109 kms) east to west. Our roads are not made for high speeds. Whosoever enjoys such speeds on our highways is putting their lives and those of others in danger or to death. The modernization of our highways is for responsible drivers.

But let me leave the irresponsible drivers to the corresponding authorities and let me continue with the other part of my journey from Burrell Boom to Hattieville. Once more, a well built modern road to drive at 55 to 60 mph, a beautiful bridge, houses, so much so that we passed the jail and I did not recognize it. I thought it was just another building, until I gave it another look and far away on the other end I saw a watchtower.

Reaching the end of the Burrell Boom/Hattieville Road, there is a triangle basement and traffic signs to show how to go to Belmopan, so we turned right and we took the Western Highway. There is an area that has several curves and on the edge, posts of retention. Many of these posts have been knocked down because of irresponsible driving. One or two signs are needed there to show a snake-curve-slippery-road for those that have never driven on that way. But those that know about that area should just drive at 40 mph. There are many ways to make money, and I think that the corresponding authority should put a fine of $500.00 for whosoever drives above the limit of 40 mph on that part of the Western Highway.

Without the intention of underestimating our Corozal Public Market, I must say that I saw a wonderful Creole/Mestizo Belmopan Public Market, but most of all the cleanliness of the public restrooms was noteworthy.

At 6 p.m., we took the road from Belmopan going back to Corozal and I must say that that was another beautiful experience. At that time of the evening it was dark, which made me able to admire the yellow spots on the middle of the road, the towns or villages not far away from the roadside, lampposts lit up, the decoration of many houses because of the festive season contributing to the beauty of the place, and, of course, the traffic signs. All together it looked as if from Belmopan to Hattieville and then to Burrell Boom was one city.

Arriving once more to the roundabout of San Jose del Palmar, using the traffic signs took us to this beautiful cutoff and to the junction of the Orange Walk Town entrance, where I think there are two things that are needed. One, is for drivers to drive with due care and attention. Two, a sign to show who has the right of way to enter and exit Orange Walk Town, or from Corozal to San Jose del Palmar and vice-versa.

I really admired these new roads and their set up.

Happy X-Mas to you all. And remember there is someone that loves you and needs you. Drive with care because someone is waiting for you at home.

Respectfully,

(Signed) Clinton Luna

Finca Solana

Corozal Town