The Cute, The Quirky and the Ugly: The Signs of Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker

I am a giant GIANT fan of hand-painted, colorful signs for businesses, private houses…for just about anything.  Neon?  Flashing lights?  Gaudy pre-printed signs?  Not a fan.

So as I look through thousands and thousands of my pictures from the past few years, I thought I’d post just a handful.  I’ll let you categorize them as cute or bizarre.  Who I am to pass judgement?  Here are my faves…let me know if I missed any of yours.

And just to be clear what type of sign I DON’T like…here is an example.

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Let’s start in Caye Caulker, an island which just oozes cuteness.

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Drinking is fun.  Simple, appeals to all ages and straight to the point.  Though take my word for it, drinking green stripe is NOT fun.

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Let’s move across the way a bit to San Pedro.  In the Tres Cocos area.

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One of the cutest logos…

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And certainly one of the most original for Belizean Melody’s Art Gallery.

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Now the coolest bar stool around…

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And perhaps the very best in town.

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It also translates to the cutest t-shirt in town.  Saul, the owner of The Rum, Cigar & Coffee House assures me a new shipment will be in in 2 weeks.  THE best souvenir.

They’ve got cute signs all over the shop.

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I love painting on the walls of bars and restaurants…like the Tackle Box at Tranquility Bay

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or when you are eating at Ak’Bol Yoga Retreat.

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And a few more…Nov 10 020

And from Estel’s by the Sea.  Very simple and cute.Nov 11 029

There are so many more!  I am going to have to do a Part Two next week.  But I think you can pick up what I am laying down.  Catch my drift.  I think you can dig it.

LIKE.  (Oh very very much I like.)

Old Linos Sign

Just not the same (the sign that replaced it)…

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And DISLIKE.

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Just my opinion.

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