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Sunday, Feb 28th, I headed out to Secret Beach to attend a memorial service but also a celebration. Four years ago, 29-year old Michigan resident Rickilee Mercer was on vacation on Ambergris Caye – she headed out with a friend for some sun and fun at Secret Beach – and later that day, went outKeep reading »
Over the last week, we’ve watched a large cement structure go up on the beach in Central Park, San Pedro. It didn’t take long to ID…a “San Pedro” sign. And a BIG one! Here is a pic of my neighbor standing with the sign yesterday. She is at least 5 feet 5 inches tall! I’mKeep reading »
It’s been almost a year. It was about mid-March 2020 when lock-downs started to ripple across the world. (“Ripple” makes it seem like something gentle and tranquil…what a SHOCKING time.) The last guests at the camp departed March 10th. The group coming the very next week, from Canada, canceled. The camp is re-opening in aboutKeep reading »
Yesterday I jumped in the golf cart – rain jacket stowed in my bag – to take some photos in downtown San Pedro. Things are MUCH more lively in town since last year’s EXTREME lull (you can see my pics of a veeery quiet San Pedro in June 2020 here – our airport didn’t openKeep reading »
A few interesting things have popped up in the news recently so I thought I’d just recap them here. Overall, things in San Pedro seem MUCH busier than they were just a few months ago. Parking is again tricky to find. (Looking back on these June 2020 pictures of an empty San Pedro seems crazyKeep reading »
Doing My Very Best to Get A Taste of DFC Ambergris Caye is a very big island – the surprising size and diversity is something you can EASILY miss on your first or even second visit to San Pedro. It even surprises me every so often…and I’ve been here for 14 years. Sure the islandKeep reading »
Alaia Resort – a part of the beautiful Marriott Signature Collection (wow!) – is weeks away from opening! I’ve been seeing some unbelievable posts and pictures of it on social media – so I wanted to stop by for myself. You can certainly get a sense of the scale from the roadside but it’s notKeep reading »
Municipal elections are FAST approaching across Belize – and when it comes to day to day issues – from traffic to trash collection to trade licenses, the positions of Mayor and his/her 6 town councilors touches our day-to-day lives even more than those at the national level. And not only that, San Pedro…even as sheKeep reading »
A lot has happened in the last year. In every way, in every place but one of the biggest changes in my daily life and most acutely in Jeff’s every day has been the camp! Cayo Frances Farm and Fly – Jeff’s flyfishing camp – located almost directly west of us and the leewardKeep reading »
A Look at the Progress at Sunset Caribe on Ambergris Caye I’ve been seeing photos on social media of Sunset Caribe and…WOW. Wasn’t it just YESTERDAY that I went to take photos of the MASSIVE cement pour of this building? No…in fact, it was the summer of 2019 but I’m amazed by the progress! EspeciallyKeep reading »
If you’ve been to Belize and you’ve tasted a fry jack – I am almost certain that you have become obsessed. I am…FOR SURE I am. Breakfast at the wonderful Estel’s and shirt – here’s where you can get your shirt! (Also LOVE this sticker – I NEED ONE!) It’s a simple item – ingredientsKeep reading »
When temperatures dip into the 60s on Ambergris Caye, the weather is what EVERYONE is talking about in town. The wind has shifted and has been blowing from the north – yesterday’s temperatures dipped down to the high 60s in the very early morning – and the weather is crispy and clear and absolutely gorgeous.Keep reading »
For many years, there was only one beer brand in Belize – Belikin. And though the market has opened up a bit (to CARICOM – Caribbean trading partners NOT US or Mexican beers) – Belikin remains the beer of Belize. It is EASILY the most recognized brand in the country – the very close secondKeep reading »
I was going through all my photos from North Caye Caulker this morning to blog about my great stay at Happy Destiny Cabanas and exploring both North and South Caye Caulker. But then I got some angry message from my website – something like Database Error: Please address. It might as well say Implement WorldKeep reading »
As of January 26th, 2021, international travelers returning to (or just entering) the USA must have in hand a NEGATIVE COVID test – taken with 72-hours of the flight time. The test results can be from a PCR test or a rapid test. Guidelines from the CDC: Requirements for proof of a Negative COVID testKeep reading »
I am just back from two days in Caye Caulker, Belize – the best tiny island (that is actually NOT so tiny) in the world. I was staying on the North side of the island – which is amazingly gorgeous and using super comfy Happy Destiny as my home base. Because I wanted to exploreKeep reading »
Over the weekend, I did a bit of traveling. I accepted an invite to stay at Still Waters Belize – a 4 bedroom Gold Standard certified home about 3 miles south of where we live. Close sure…but I really felt like I was on vacation! This large luxe-but-comfortable modern, airy home is set on oneKeep reading »
I started writing this post yesterday morning and since then a few things have POTENTIALLY changed. Belize is open to foreign travelers. And while the land borders remain closed, air travel between the US and Belize started in October of 2020 and the schedule has been ramping up. (United just started a Saturday direct flightKeep reading »
Yesterday, I enjoyed a big tasty burger at a spot that I pass by almost daily – Enell’s Grill. This was my first time stopping in – usually, I’m raring to get to town or get back home. Enell’s is located at the very cute little outdoor “mall” across the street from Belizean Shores andKeep reading »
Yesterday, the Truck Stop on Ambergris Caye held their first Potlicker Dog show to showcase the special, unique awesomeness that makes a Belize potlicker the very best breed in any show. Potlicker, if you are not aware, is the local dog blend. (Named since they were often served the families pot for licking clean asKeep reading »
