In fact it disturbed her to realize that the country opened up to her more than Aaron did. She was even offered a job at the clinic, which she considered flattering, but she knew she could never leave behind her place of birth and what remained of her family. When he was well enough, Aaron took her out to see the Mayan ruins at Altun Ha, without benefit of a tour guide. None was needed because he was a wealth of knowledge and he explained all the geological and architectural wonders. As the days rolled by, they spent the time visiting many places of interest. Once on the way back to Caye Caulker from Belize City, Aaron chose the long route and flew over the area known as The Blue Hole, giving her a plane’s view of the marvel of nature. It appeared exactly as he had painted it—a huge indigo circle like a giant eye in the center of the aqua sea. By the time the week was up, Valerie was agitated at having to return home.
