That was quite a trip. There were few outboard motors in those days. The Rio Dulce was incredibly beautiful with few buildings, and of course the canyon had no vacation homes at all. Looking back I realize that Lake Izabal hasn't changed that much over the years. The one or two touristy places that have been built up use natural thatch roofs that blend in with the green mountainous backdrop.
Natives still paddle out in the morning and evening to check their nets.
Great schools of tarpon break the surface and churn the water to foam. The lake is still a beautiful and challenging place to visit and, as it turned out, a wonderful place to live. Well I haven't seen her in years. She was quite a gal and an excellent good-will ambassador for our country. Who knows, maybe I'll bump into her again one of these days and we might just take another spin out on the lake together.