Capt Jeff,
I have much admiration for you. You are the perfect "tourist" to Belize! Congrads on buying a condo. I think it's wonderful that you found a place you love and COMPLIMENT it, instead of taking from it. I know few Americans that actually help the more unfortunate people of the world, and you take that to a higher level. Your support of a local family shows that you are very generous and that you believe in helping others. While you might not be totally rewarded for it in this life, you will reap the benefits in the next.
That said.... I am not in support of tourists (of any kind) that don't treat Belize with kid gloves. Our infrastructure is very weak, and we will break if stretched far enough. I can't say that I fault Carnival even.... everyone wants a good deal! I am a member of the BTIA, and support their position 100%. The BZ government that would allow this agreement needs to do their job and make Belize stronger, not weaken it until there is nothing left.
Cheerz,
Vicki