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The Garifuna Collective Performs in San Pedro for the First Time Ever!

February 27th, 2012

The late Andy Palacio’s world famous group, the Garifuna Collective, played on Ambergris Caye for the first time yesterday at…

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CRITICAL Peoples’ Referendum on February 29: Say NO To Offshore Drilling

February 27th, 2012

Actually…you can say “yes” if that is your choice (I guess…) but get out and vote.  Not only is it…

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Hip Hip Hooray: San Pedro Rallies for Mel Paz 4 Mayor

February 26th, 2012

Last night, citizens of San Pedro gathered to support our Independent candidate for mayor, Mel Paz.  Speeches, trampolines for the…

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What Is All Over our Beaches?

February 25th, 2012

You may have noticed a serious amount of seaweed covering the beach and even the shallow water for the past…

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The Last Night of Carnaval in San Pedro: More Dancing and Even MORE Paint

February 22nd, 2012

I went into town for the first day of Carnival (Lots of Dancing and Lots of Paint) and decided to…

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Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? The 2012 Bowen & Bowen National Spelling Bee

February 22nd, 2012

Am I smarter than a 5th grader?  Hmmm…I wasn’t sure when I left the 2012 Coca-Cola Local Spelling Bee.  I…

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Vandalism or Just Good, Traditional Fun? Carnaval In San Pedro, Belize

February 21st, 2012

Yesterday, I posted the fun side of Carnaval.  Like this picture… But a local businessman posted something this morning that…

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Sunday Afternoons Mean BBQ and Live Music in San Pedro

February 21st, 2012

The town is hopping right now.  With Presidents Day and schools’ spring breaks, these next few weeks tend to be…

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Carnaval in San Pedro: Dancing and Lots & Lots of Paint

February 20th, 2012

Why let New Orleans and Rio De Janeiro have all the fun?  San Pedro, Belize has been celebrating Mardi Gras…

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Hard Hitting Questions Asked: San Pedro’s First Standard Bearers’ Debate

February 16th, 2012

Quick note:  This is my second post of the day, if you missed the earlier one about my trip to…

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A Fundraising Night At Captain Morgan’s Casino

February 15th, 2012

Last night, Captain Morgan’s hosted a Valentine’s fundraiser for the SAGA Humane Society in San Pedro.  It seemed like a…

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Why YOU Should Visit Belize In February

February 6th, 2012

So I am a few days late (let’s make that a week) but these monthly posts remain some of my…

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Coconut Trees: Who Knew?

February 2nd, 2012

Did you ever wonder why some coconut palms look like this? And others like this? Well…despite the fact that the…

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Let’s Head North! Part Two

January 28th, 2012

Two days ago, I headed north to visit some restaurants and bars that I either haven’t been to or haven’t…

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Let’s Head North! Part One

January 27th, 2012

Yes, you heard me….NORTH!  And every time I cross the bridge (only about 2 miles from where I live), I…

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Good Bye BC’s Beach Bar?

January 24th, 2012

Since I moved to Belize over 5 years ago, there have been rumors that one of San Pedro’s most popular…

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Realizing the Dream: Buying Property in San Pedro, Belize

January 23rd, 2012

I have been received lots of emails over the past few months.  Lots.  And I have answers for most.  My…

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Saturday Night In San Pedro: Poker Run

January 22nd, 2012

Get ready for LOTS of pictures. Since I have just recently become a mild fan of poker, I decided to…

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History Made: San Pedro’s First Organized Political Debate

January 19th, 2012

And what a cool thing to be invited to. There is an election coming up for a new Mayor of…

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I’ve Been Bitten by the Poker Bug at Pedro’s Inn

January 11th, 2012

And I’m telling you…this night is good times. Once a month, Pedro’s Poker Room in San Pedro, Belize is hosting…

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