Happy Holidays
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
This is Murder on San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize
the scene
possible suspects
the motive: who gets to drive?
the plot thickens..........
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Belize Weddings
Weddings are private affairs and absolutely beautiful. Here's a picture of our beach front being "prepped" for a small wedding.
Here are the newly weds walking to the end of the pier for some professional photos.
A great place to begin life together.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Egrets at Caye Casa
One of our guests took these pictures of egrets right out front by the pier.
Wonderful pictures. Equally wonderful guests.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
September Celebrations in Belize
There were parades of school children in uniforms, parades
of dancing adults in variations of some scanty uniforms, beauty pageants,
drumming contests, bands playing into the night and fireworks!
Of course, I took pictures – none of which
were in focus!! So, here is one of Reef watching the parade from her favorite
place.
Monday, September 17, 2012
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Caye Casa Sleeping Dogs
Every once in awhile, one of my guests will ask why I moved
to Belize.
Usually I explain that I just don't like wearing shoes; but, one of
the real reasons is that I got tired of wearing layers of clothes. In Vermont, no matter what the season, I
always wore at least three layers – not to mention shoes.
Here, I usually can get away with one layer
and no shoes.
However, on a day like
today, even one layer feels like too much.
It's 90 in the shade.
It's 90 in the shade.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Tropical Storm Isaac and Belize
Tropical Storm Isaac is so huge it has stolen all our
wind. Even in tiny Belize, we are
affected. Here's a picture of the Belize Barrier Reef off our pier in San
Pedro. Usually we always see waves breaking on the coral. Not so today.
Let's hope it doesn't become a hurricane.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Creole
English is the official language of Belize; but, in truth,
for 95% of all Belizeans, English is their second language. Many speak Spanish or Garifuna or one of 5
Maya languages or German or Chinese or, my favorite - Creole.
Here, in no special order, are three of my favorite sayings
in Creole. First, imagine the sun
beating down, the salty smell of the sea, the lazy island time we all
appreciate and a group of good friends gathered under the shade of a few palm
trees.
"Da how?"
"Don't study
her."
"From ever
since."
Said in greeting, given as advice, and placed in history, these,
to me, need no translation.
Monday, August 13, 2012
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Weddings
Caye Casa is the perfect place for a small wedding. I took this photo yesterday as we were beginning to get ready....
Monday, July 2, 2012
Late Summer Special
Great News!
We are offering free tickets to the Hol Chan Marine Reserve
for each person who stays with us during August, September and October, 2012.
Located off the southern tip of
Ambergris Caye, Hol Chan Marine Reserve is Belize's oldest marine reserve. Hol
Chan which is Mayan for 'little channel" was established in 1987.
In 1999, Shark Ray Alley, an adjacent section
of the Belize Barrier Reef, was added to further protect this unparalleled
diving/snorkeling experience for visitors and an important refuge for marine
life.
No visit to Ambergris Caye is complete
without a trip to Hol Chan – either as a diver, a snorkeler, or in a glass
bottom boat.
Monday, June 25, 2012
San Pedro Lobster Fest
Saturday night we ate: lobster burgers, lobster sushi, lobster
sliders and lobster "wings" as we watched others eat whole lobster
tails, lobster ceviche, and lobster everything else you can imagine – all
accompanied by appropriate rum drinks. And then the music started. The Garifuna Collective is still my
favorite. The rain held off until late
when the clouds produced a spectacular thunder and lightning show in honor of
this great San Pedro festival.
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