Central America by H. C. Goodrich

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 2, 1906

Central America

By H. C. Goodrich

BELIZE, BRITISH HONDURAS.—I arrived at Belize, from the Bay Islands, Sunday evening. I had a rough passage, as the wind was strong. Our boat was a small, flat-bottomed schooner, made for smoother water along the coast; so in the heavy sea it rolled badly, and I was very seasick.

My trip had lasted two months. There is no regular mail service between Belize and the Bay Islands, nor with Ceiba, so we must watch for some tramp

schooner, or send our mail by way of the United States. As the weather had been very bad most of the time, I received none while I was gone, and that was one great reason for my coming to Belize.

I expect to return by the same boat, and will visit Utilla and Bonacca again, as soon as I can. While I was there last, the storm hindered me so that I could not do much. I expect to pitch the old tent again at Flowers Bay, Ruatan.

No one but the dear Lord knows the lonesomeness of the last three years; and when I read that some one would be sent soon, it was indeed cheering news. I laid aside the letters, and kneeling down, I gave thanks to the Lord, with many tears. A young man who could pick up Spanish would be better than an older one; for I feel that we ought to make every effort possible to enter the Spanish field. Brother Allen is pushing the book work among them as well as he can, and I hope to see good come of it. H. C. GOODRICH.