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March Brings Warmer Weather and My Walk Around Town

March 3rd, 2024

I’ve been cooped up for the past several days with a head cold. Yesterday it was time to get outside…

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Aba Isieni Takeaway Restaurant: My Best Bite of January 2024

February 29th, 2024

Better late than never – my best bite of last month…my tastiest morsel while eating on the island of Ambergris…

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Sleek New Catamaran’s Inaugural Trip to Chetumal And…I’m Not On It

February 27th, 2024

Saturday morning at 10am, the San Pedro Belize Express hosted a ceremony to launch its new 3-Star catamaran vessel that…

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Speeches for Ambergris Hope Hospital

The Official Inauguration of San Pedro’s First Private 24-Hour Hospital: The Amazing Dr Dan

February 25th, 2024

Friday was a beautiful evening to head to town for a party. A party to officially announce and open San…

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Kids playing on beach in Central Park

The Most Gorgeous Late February Weather and Very Little Sargassum…

February 23rd, 2024

This week has been gorgeous on Ambergris Caye. A bit cooler – temps in the 70s, a beautiful breeze and…

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Municipal Elections Weeks Away! 6 Interesting Facts about Elections in Belize

February 22nd, 2024

As you step foot pretty much anywhere on Ambergris Caye, you’ll notice that political flags ARE EVERYWHERE! There’s a good…

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March 2024: Daily Events Calendar on Ambergris Caye

February 20th, 2024

This is a list of the many events and activities around the island on Ambergris Caye. I do my best to add…

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A Guide To Grocery Stores & Shopping on Ambergris Caye: 2024 Update

February 18th, 2024

What to Expect When Grocery Shopping in San Pedro, Belize Grocery shopping in San Pedro, Belize can be an adventure…

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Shipwreck at Lighthouse Atoll

Flying Over the Great Blue Hole of Belize

February 14th, 2024

The Great Blue Hole (or just the Blue Hole), Belize’s most famous site, is a hard-to-believe, perfect circle of coral…

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Custard Apple or Cherimoya: Seasonal Fruits of Belize

February 12th, 2024

“Fruit Season in Belize” is just starting.  It is the time of year when we see new, very seasonal and…

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Key Lime Pie at El Patio

El Patio Restaurant: Tasty Food, Great Service & That Caye Lime Pie

February 9th, 2024

El Patio Restaurant’s amazingly spacious dining area, bar, and lounge have been hiding from me in plain sight. And it…

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Kids at Carnaval

What to Expect: 2024 Carnaval In San Pedro Starts this Weekend

February 8th, 2024

San Pedro, Belize is about to celebrate one of our most unique holidays of the year – Carnaval. Unlike other…

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Charles from Estels grilling

Estel’s 12th Annual Rib Extravaganza: Bigger and More Delicious

February 7th, 2024

Yesterday, I woke up, and there was a chill in the air. Hooray! Low 70s, sunny – it’s the perfect…

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Perfect Sunday Weather for Secret Beach

February 6th, 2024

Secret Beach is probably the most visited destination on Ambergris Caye for visitors. The clear, calm waters…the endless soft sandy…

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Entrance to Calvins Sanctuary 2024

An Update on Calvin’s Green Iguana Sanctuary

February 4th, 2024

If you enjoyed Calvin’s Eco-Iguana Sanctuary last year (see my 12 Must Do Things On Your First Trip to San…

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A Cold Front Brings Gorgeous Late January Weather

January 31st, 2024

Last week, the weather on Ambergris Caye was sunny and warm but blustery – strong winds blowing in from the…

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Wildlife Sightings & And Other Out of The Ordinary Animal Experiences on Ambergris Caye

January 28th, 2024

Ambergris Caye is a large island – the biggest caye in Belize – at over 25 miles in length. And…

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Murals at the School

Volunteering at Holy Cross School on Ambergris Caye

January 26th, 2024

Yesterday I headed to the San Mateo neighborhood of Ambergris Caye to visit Holy Cross Primary and Pre- School. They…

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Press Conference

San Pedro Town Council Presents Financial Update Before March Elections

January 25th, 2024

Yesterday I attended the San Pedro Town Council’s Press Conference financial update – the results of an independent accounting audit…

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Busy January Farmers/Artisans’ Market at Ambergris Caye’s Truck Stop

January 21st, 2024

Most of you know Ambergris Caye‘s famous hot spot, The Truck Stop – the food container park, beer garden, live…

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