Well folks, I've decided to stay at Banana Bank for two nights. Just a little taste of mainland. My health isn't up to really digging into the Cayo District.

I tried to get a hold of Novelos to confirm their current bus schedule, but was unsuccessful by phone (perhaps a BTL problem?). Anyway, Monica at Coconuts was kind enough to research for me. I asked her the schedule for "Express Buses" and here it is from Belize City going West:
7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm and 5:00pm

Banana Bank said to call them and they would pick me up from the bus station. I see from their webiste that they charge $7US for the pickup. That plus the cheap bus trip (and the experience that goes along with it) is much better than $100 US to get there!

Thanks to all for your input. Can't wait until May!

Gela's AC Motto: "All Roads Used to Lead to BC's - Now They Lead to Hurricane's!"