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Secret Beach Area: Houses Starting to Go All Over the Place

June 30th, 2022

When I first moved to the island (2007) – the entire gorgeous west coast of Ambergris Caye was only reachable…

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Wow San Pedro, You Look Gorgeous

June 28th, 2022

Yesterday was just gorgeous in San Pedro, Belize.  The sun was bright, the sky was just a little bit bluer…

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A Guide to Packing for Belize in the Rainy Season

June 27th, 2022

Rainy Season in Belize and What to Pack Belize is known for her great weather – with average year-round temperatures…

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June Views and Festivals around San Pedro

June 23rd, 2022

Yesterday I took an hour to just wander around town and take some pictures.  We have a slew of festivals…

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My Belize Summer To-Do List: 2022

June 22nd, 2022

For the last 6 years, I’ve been putting together a summer to-do list.   I’ve been partly realistic, partly aspirational and,…

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A Peek inside the San Pedro Public Library

June 18th, 2022

Did you know that our town has a public library?  For kids and adults.  Right in the middle of town…

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A Walk Around Town: So Many Things Stay the Same

June 16th, 2022

Last week I wrote a post about all the NEW coming to the island – and I barely scratched the…

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Fun Hollywood Squares RRR Fundraiser: RRR Called Twice Before The Show Was Even Over

June 13th, 2022

Just this past Saturday night, Nauticrab Bar and Grill brought back the very retro game show, Hollywood Squares, to raise…

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New Businesses, Remodels, New Owners…The “Living the Dream” Economy

June 11th, 2022

Before I start yapping about business turnover on Ambergris Caye – there was a big announcement yesterday.  The CDC (and…

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OMG, For Real? The Barefoot Iguana Night Club to Open in 2022!

June 8th, 2022

I first visited Ambergris Caye in August of 2006.  And every night of the week, there was a different event…

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All About the DELICIOUS Food of Belize: My Take

June 6th, 2022

What is Belizean Food?  What Food in Belize Should I Taste? Pretty much everyone who visits Belize leaves saying (or…

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Rain Gone, Winds Shift and The Most Beautiful Day

June 4th, 2022

Earlier this week and far far away (at least 1000 miles) – record-setting Hurricane Agatha hit the Mexican state of…

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New Best Burger on the Island? Patty Flipper Belize

June 3rd, 2022

I know, I know…you don’t travel to Belize to have a hamburger.  You come to taste Belizean food, as you…

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I Never Really Thought of Parrots Until I Moved to Belize

June 1st, 2022

Before I moved to Belize 15 years ago, I never really considered parrots. Or…to be honest…birds in general.  Sure…parrots and…

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Ambergris Caye, Belize in July And Typical July Weather: 2022

May 30th, 2022

So…you are thinking about visiting Belize in July.  The reef, the people, the food (!), the wildlife, the adventure but…is…

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Dale Wallace Sr. Making and Playing Beautiful Guitars in Belize

May 23rd, 2022

A few weeks ago, after a visit to my dentist on the island, I got a note with a few…

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Crossing the Border at Chetumal: Mexico To Belize & Buying A SIM Card in Mexico

May 21st, 2022

This post covers two topics:  Crossing the Border from Belize to Mexico (and from Mexico to Belize) and Buying and…

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Wednesday Taking Care of Business: Booster shots & Citizen Paperwork (Again)

May 19th, 2022

Jeff’s home for a week after a month or so of guests at the camp.  It’s a good time to…

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Less Than 2 Days In Merida, Mexico: How I Got There, Stayed, Ate, My Doctor

May 17th, 2022

Merida, Mexico is a large, vibrant city just a few hundred miles north (and a jog west) of Ambergris Caye,…

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Beautiful Public Art Going Up Around San Pedro Now: Go See It!

May 16th, 2022

I have not kept it a secret – I love love love public art.  A quick glance, it makes everyone’s…

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