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Dear Bryn Mawr Alumnae/i, Family, and Friends,

We invite you to join Ignacio Gallup-Díaz, Associate Professor of History, onthis journey to fascinating Belize. This program explores the biodiversity of therainforest, the magnificent remains of the ancient Maya civilization and the richmarine life on the world’s second largest barrier reef.

We begin in the jungle-covered hills of western Belize and discover the secretsof the rainforest as we search for medicinal plants, monkeys, iguanas and exoticbirds. You don’t have to be a birder to be amazed at your first sight of aKeel-billed Toucan, the national bird of Belize. We also float down jungle riversand visit the ancient Maya site of Caracol. Next, we travel into Guatemala,to the greatest of all the Maya ruins, Tikal, a UNESCO World Heritage site.Staying overnight close to the ruins, we are able to take in both the sunset andthe sunrise over the massive stepped-pyramids, some towering more than twohundred feet.

Then, we travel to the coast on the Hummingbird Highway and by boat toSouth Water Caye, a secluded island right on the Barrier Reef. We explorethe reef by boat, search for wildlife in the mangrove swamps, and visit theSmithsonian Research Center on an adjacent island. Of course, we also havea chance to swim and snorkel amid an astounding array of corals and tropicalfish. In addition, Professor Gallup-Díaz will speak on the long and variedhistory of piracy on the Belize coast.

Because of the intimate lodges we use, space is strictly limited. We urge you toreserve your place today by calling the Alumnae Association at 610-526-5316or Siemer & Hand Travel at 800-451-4321.

Warm regards,

Wendy M. GreenfieldExecutive DirectorBryn Mawr Alumnae Association

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BELIZE:Maya Ruins, Rainforests &Tropical Reefs

Including an Overnight at Tikal, GuatemalaWith Professor Ignacio Gallup-Díaz

JANUARY 2–9, 2010

Ignacio Gallup-Díaz, Associate Professor and Chair of theHistory Department, earned his PhD from Princeton andspecializes in the history of the early modern Atlantic World.His courses explore how European conquest and settlement ofthe Americas, coupled with the forced migration of Africansand the continued presence of Amerindian communities, ledto the evolution of complex societies. He has written aboutthe interaction between competing European colonizers andPanama's Kuna people. Gallup-Díaz is now at work on

research projects that explore the development of autonomous African and indigenouscommunities in Panama and Suriname during the period of colonization; the intellectualunderpinnings of early English expansion; and poetical depictions of the Spanishattempts to subdue eastern Panama and its peoples.

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Please make check payable to Siemer & Hand Travel and mail to:50 Osgood Place, Suite 230, San Francisco, CA 94133. Or, fax your reservation form to (415) 788-4133

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For further information, please contact Sarah Doody at Bryn Mawr Alumnae Travel at (610) 526-5316 or [email protected]. Or contact Siemer & Hand Travel at 800-451-4321 or [email protected].

Maya RuinsBelize shares a rich Maya heritage with Guatemala,Mexico, and Honduras, and is considered to have beenthe heart of Maya civilization during the Classic periodof 250 AD to 900 AD, when the population is thoughtto have exceeded one million people. We visit Caracol,the largest known Maya center in Belize and cross intoGuatemala for an overnight stay at Tikal (c. 200 BC),once the most important city in the Maya universe.

RainforestThe rainforest is home to colorful toucans, butterflies,hummingbirds, parrots, howler monkeys, jaguars andtowering trees. Experienced naturalist guides take us oninvigorating walks on jungle trails and along gentle rivers.

Barrier ReefDescribed by Charles Darwin as "the most remarkablereef in the West Indies," the Belize Barrier Reef is a186-mile stretch of the Mesoamerican Barrier ReefSystem, the second largest reef on the planet. It ishome to an astounding diversity of plants, coral, fishand other animals.

REGISTRATION FORM

USA / BELIZE CITY / POOK’S HILL LODGE Saturday, January 2 Meet at the International Airport in Belize City for a late afternooncoordinated transfer to Pook’s Hill Lodge. Tonight, gather for a festivefamily-style welcome dinner. POOK’S HILL LODGE (D)

CARACOL Sunday, January 3 Wake to the songs of birds in the surrounding rainforest and travel toCaracol, a spectacular Maya city still in the process of being uncovered.Lost for centuries and rediscovered in 1936, its highlight is the beautifulCaana ("Sky Place") pyramid, which rises more than 128 feet above thejungle floor. Afterwards, enjoy a refreshing swim at the Rio On Poolswhere you can sit under a waterfall and swim in the cool natural pools.POOK’S HILL LODGE (B,L,D)

CHAA CREEK / MACAL RIVER Monday, January 4 This morning, we walk trails beneath giant mahogany trees and learnabout the fascinating medicinal plants of the rainforest, such as vinesthat store drinking water, plants that help abate malaria, aid diabetics,and cleanse the blood. At the Blue Morpho Butterfly Farm we marvelat the splendid iridescent wings of these magnificent butterflies. Then,board canoes and float on the Macal River as our naturalist guidepoints out exotic birds and animals. We stop in the charming town ofSan Ignacio, known locally as "Cayo," with its frontier-like woodenshops and narrow streets. POOK’S HILL LODGE (B,L,D)

TIKAL, GUATEMALA Tuesday, January 5 Cross the border into Guatemala, en route to Tikal National Park.Explore the jungle-clad ruins of palaces, temples, ball courts, andceremonial platforms: the “Q” Complex, the Great Plaza with thePyramid of the Grand Jaguar and Pyramid of the Masks, the Palaceof the Nobles, and Pyramid IV. Our lodge adjacent to the ruins allowsus to savor the dusk and dawn serenade of the rainforest thatsurrounds us. JUNGLE LODGE (B,L,D)

TIKAL, GUATEMALA / SOUTH WATER CAYE Wednesday, January 6 Rise early to see the sunrise over the pyramids and scan the treetopsfor toucans and monkeys. Drive back into Belize and continue toDangriga on the coast via the Hummingbird Highway. Board our boatfor the trip to South Water Caye, an island set directly on the BarrierReef. PELICAN’S POUCH LODGE (B,L,D)

SOUTH WATER CAYE Thursday, January 7 Our boat takes us to different sites in the calm, protected waters ofthe South Water Marine Reserve, the largest marine park in Belize.The coral is fabulous and some of the fascinating fish we are likely tosee while snorkeling include rainbow parrotfish, Nassau grouper andspotted eagle ray. PELICAN’S POUCH LODGE (B,L,D)

SOUTH WATER CAYE Friday, January 8 By boat, we visit Man O’War Caye, commonly known as Bird Island, andsee Magnificent Frigatebirds, Brown Boobies, and pelicans. We alsocruise through mangroves (nurseries for many juvenile sea creatures)and tour the labs at the Smithsonian’s marine research facility atCarrie Bow, where we meet the scientists for a briefing on the typesof research projects currently underway at the station. Tonight, enjoya festive farewell dinner. PELICAN’S POUCH LODGE (B,L,D)

SOUTH WATER CAYE/ BELIZE CITY / USA Saturday, January 9 After breakfast, travel by boat to Dangriga, and continue by coach tothe airport for flights back home. (B)

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ACCOMMODATIONS

During this program we stay in unique and secluded lodges, ideally located in the rainforest, near the Mayaruins, and right on the reef. Their casual atmosphere and warm hospitality provide a relaxing environment.

POOK’S HILL LODGEPook’s Hill Lodge is located within a private 300-acre reserve of primary rainforest. The accommodations arein whitewashed cabanas that are spacious and cool, and form a circle around the ruins of a 1,200-year-oldMaya plaza. All cabanas are built with high-thatched roofs, are fully screened, with two beds, electricity, androomy bathrooms with hot water showers. The cool clean river flowing through the property is an idealnatural swimming pool.

TIKALS’ JUNGLE LODGEThe Hotel Jungle Lodge is located within walking distance of the Central Plaza of Tikal. Our comfortablebungalows include hot showers, two double beds, ceiling fans, and a private porch. The lodge has a swimmingpool, perfect for cooling off while admiring the Keel-billed Toucans, Howler and Spider Monkeys.

PELICAN’S POUCH LODGELocated directly on the Belize barrier reef, South Water Caye is a private 15-acre island paradise surroundedby diverse mangrove islands, tidal seagrass flats, and pristine coral reefs teeming with marine life. Our cottagesare spaced around the main lodge, within just a few feet of the water. The rooms are colorful and spaciousand designed to capture the cooling trade winds. Each has a private bath and veranda with a hammockoffering spectacular views of the waves breaking on the offshore reef.

GUATEMALA

MEXICO

Caribbean Sea

Gulf of Honduras

AmbergrisCaye

TurneffeIslands

GloverʼsReef

BELIZE

LAND PROGRAM COST: Per person, double occupancy........................................$3,695SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: Subject to availability ...........................................................$ 795

GENERAL INFORMATION

• LAND COST EXCLUDES: Airfare; airport and departure taxes; meals not listed as included; airport transfersfor those not traveling on the coordinated group transfers; charges for items of a personal nature, includinglaundry, beverages, and excess baggage charges; optional activities; independent travel arrangements; traveland accident insurance; and passport fees.

• CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS: Refunds, less a cancellation fee of $300 per person, will be made if weare notified on or before November 2, 2009. No refunds will be granted after that date. All cancellations mustbe in writing. Trip cancellation/interruption insurance is strongly recommended.

• TRAVEL INSURANCE: Travel insurance is strongly recommended. The Bryn Mawr Alumnae Association ispleased to offer trip cancellation insurance. Contact Sarah Doody at (610) 526-5316 for further information.

• GROUP SIZE: This tour outline and pricing is based on a minimum of 15. For a group size of 14 or fewer, asmall group surcharge not to exceed $325 may be imposed.

• HEALTH: All participants must be in good health. This program is active and involves walking over unevensurfaces and climbing stairs. All locations are not handicapped accessible. Any condition that may requirespecial medical attention or other accommodation must be reported at the time of your reservation.

• DEPOSITS AND FINAL PAYMENT: Reservations will be accepted in order of receipt if accompanied by acompleted reservation form and a deposit of $500 per person. Final payment is due by November 2, 2009and must be paid by check. If there is a significant change in the value of the dollar, a sharp rise in the costof fuel or other unanticipated circumstance, there may be a slight increase in the cost of the program.

• RESPONSIBILITY: A detailed statement of limitations and exclusions of liability of Siemer & Hand Travel, Inc.and the Alumnae Association of Bryn Mawr College for property, injury, illness or death will be provided topassengers upon enrollment and is available to prospective travelers upon request.

• SIEMER & HAND TRAVEL, INC.: Celebrating 50 years of providing fine travel programs, founded in 1959. www.siemerhand.com CST 1004239-10

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Tikal Pook’s Hill lodgeCaracol

South Water Caye

Dangriga

Belize City

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REGISTRATION FORM

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GUATEMALA

MEXICO

Caribbean Sea

Gulf of Honduras

AmbergrisCaye

TurneffeIslands

GloverʼsReef

BELIZE

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South Water Caye

Dangriga

Belize City

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REGISTRATION FORM

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GUATEMALA

MEXICO

Caribbean Sea

Gulf of Honduras

AmbergrisCaye

TurneffeIslands

GloverʼsReef

BELIZE

GENERAL INFORMATION

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South Water Caye

Dangriga

Belize City

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