Ruins Before Their Time
a travel flashback
Placencia, Belize
Sitting by the perfect beach, ringed beyond with yachts at anchor, a deserted pier, two swimmers doing lazy laps close to shore, from the smoothie shack with the million-dollar view, I feel detached.
Yes, it’s my last day here, end of a two-month trip, and I’m itching to get back to work, familiarity of home, reconnection with friends. B…