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Quarantine Chronicles- Trapped in Paradise, part 3

May 01 2020

Yesterday was Belize’s 18th day with no new cases of covid-19 and we were anxiously anticipating the GOB’s afternoon press conference announcing new and more relaxed regulations for our national state of emergency. The state of emergency was extended for another 60 days so borders remain closed through at least June 30th, the Ministry of Education basically wrote off the remainder of the school year (they’d previously announced that student for be given a pass on exams and moved up next term, they’re doing radio broadcasts as a…

All Aboard the Cheddar Train

Apr 28 2020

Last week it was chickens, this week it was cheese. I was so pleased to be able to organize a bulk purchase of delicious cheddar from Western Dairies. The premise was simple: buy a pound give a pound free. Instead of buying retail for your family this week you could buy from my makeshift co-op and get twice as much- take your family’s cheese and donate the extra pound to our community food pantries. Win win.

Apr 20 2020

Through the altruism and generosity of people here and abroad, the peninsula’s food banks have been well stocked with staples such as flour, beans, eggs, and rice. With this week’s Quality Poultry promotion, several hundred at-risk families were given chickens

Apr 10 2020

It’s day 10 of lockdown in Belize. I know loads of other countries have been living this reality much longer than we have but I’m still wrapping my head around the changes we’re observing. Placencia went from tourist hub to ghost town in the blink of an eye.

Apr 03 2020

Belize was well behind the rest of the world on the Covid 19 curve and it nearly seemed as though it might peter out before this little jewel was directly impacted. But alas, as the ball really got rolling with our North American neighbors, Belize started taking tentative steps towards self-preservation.

Whiskers and Wine- a fundraiser for the Placencia Humane Society

Mar 03 2020

The Placencia Beach Club hosted “Whiskers and Wine” fundraiser event by the Placencia Humane Society; raising over $5,000 for animal care on the peninsula.

Jan 15 2020

In the small village of San Pedro Columbia, deep in the southern district of Belize, there is a uniquely fascinating place. If you are planning to visit the Maya ruin site of Lubaantun, arrange to stop at the Butterfly Eco Park.

Buba Wuba bartender Harry participates in holiday boat parade

Dec 20 2019

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas! A cold front moved in just in time to put a festive chill in the air- a frigid 70 degrees had locals pulling out their parkas and vacationers raising a questioning eyebrow… it’s cold? For Belize- yes it’s cold! The annual boat parade gathered last night at Buba Wuba’s bar on the lagoon. After a gray, drizzly, and I’ll say it again- CHILLY day I was impressed with the turn out. 9 boats, loads of people, and a special appearance…

Dec 10 2019

If you are seriously considering moving to Belize you are probably already a member of the Facebook Group “Belize Expats.” The page can be an authority on up-to-the-minute information or a mess of misinformation and unsolicited advice. It can be a source of networking and comradery or a vehicle for dream-crushing and virtual abuse (I’m sorry Karen from Minnesota we don’t think you’re going to get approved for a work permit as a home health aide or that it’s a viable option for supporting your family of 5…

Nov 30 2019

It’s just like the Jersey Shore boardwalk! Only, you know, in the tropics with the Caribbean Sea on one side and the Mayan Mountain range looming over the lagoon side. It’s the new Inky’s miniature golf course and the 19th Hole Bar and restaurant at Sirenian Bay Resort. Sirenian Bay is a new luxury development in Surfside (just north of Siene Bight) on the Placencia Peninsula. The owners are the same couple that bought our neighboring property, Captain Jaks, here in the village and their golf cart rental…

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Quarantine Chronicles- Trapped in Paradise, part 3

All Aboard the Cheddar Train

Winner Winner- Everyone Gets a Chicken Dinner

Trapped in Paradise- Quarantine Chronicles from Placencia part 2

Trapped in Paradise- Quarantine Chronicles from Placencia

Whiskers and Wine- a fundraiser for the Placencia Humane Society

Stay and Play in Southern Belize

Placencia’s Holiday Boat Parade

Belize Essentials

Mini golf on the Placencia peninsula