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Quarantine Chronicles- Locked down again

Aug 24 2020

As Belize rides it’s second wave- really, we could argue this is the first wave because the original “outbreak” was hardly a wave, barely even a ripple- of Covid community spread, the GOB has announced the return of strict measures to attempt to squash infection rates. What began a little more than a week ago with localized lockdowns in areas with identified cases has today been instituted nationwide. Restaurants and bars are closed for 2 weeks (allowing takeout and delivery only), church services and events are canceled, gatherings…

Aug 19 2020

Belize is booming! Both as a vacation destination and as a haven for retirees seeking to spend their golden years in a warm climate with a relatively low cost of living. But not everyone who wishes to move here can afford a perpetual vacation; not all of us are retirement-ready, what then? How easy is it to make a living here? The answer might surprise you! It’s not all that difficult to build a business in Belize.

spotted eagle ray and nurse shark seen while snorkeling near Silk Caye Belize

Aug 07 2020

There were plenty of spotted eagle rays gliding around along with the less glamorous roughtail stingrays but the main attraction here are the big, docile nurse sharks.

Aug 05 2020

Take a break from the “real world” on a private island surrounded by magnificent coral reef and tepid turquoise sea. Can you imagine a better place to self-isolate than a boutique luxury resort on a wee island a stone throw from Belize’s beautiful barrier reef?

Jul 30 2020

There are a surprising number of South Africans living in Belize. At least, I am surprised by the (growing) amount. I don’t think I’d ever met a South African before Belize but now my best friend is one. The Placencia Beach Club held, last night, what I believe was their best attended theme dinners yet. A collaboration with our friend, Dean Uren, GM and former executive chef at Itz’ana Resort and Residences. (Yeah, you guessed it- he’s South African. He’s also Julia’s husband) The menu featured all the…

trip to banana bank lodge and horseback in cayo belize real life recess

Jul 25 2020

We had the good fortune of discovering a profoundly uncommon, singularly special, peculiar and prismatic property this week: Banana Bank Lodge and Jungle Horseback adventures. The animals, architecture, owner, art and artifacts all make this place fascinatingly special.

art auction fundraiser at Muna rooftop bar

Jul 24 2020

We’ve had a busy week. “Busy” being a relative term when you live a laid-back lifestyle. We’ve just returned from a trip up to Cayo but before I tell you about that, I’ll recap some village happens from Placencia this past week. Art Auction Fundraiser at Muna On Saturday night we attended a fundraiser for Greta Leslie, owner of Art n Soul Gallery on the sidewalk here in Placencia. Loads of beautiful pieces from different Belizean artists were on auction at Muna Rooftop Restaurant & Bar. You could…

Jul 19 2020

I had the pleasure of participating in a video shoot for my neighboring property, Captain Jaks. They now have the biggest and best golf cart fleet in probably all of Belize.

Getting back to normal/ new normal in Belize

Jul 10 2020

I’m feeling very optimistic this week as life in Belize is beginning to get back to normal… or rather the new normal. The State of Emergency that began April 1st with the closure of our borders and strict shelter-in-place regulations ended on June 30th and signaled an end to restrictions like curfews and group gatherings.

Big Sipper boat in Placencia Belize realliferecess

Jul 06 2020

No fireworks this year as the borders are still closed and there are nearly no North American tourists to cater to but we enjoyed a short and splendid cruise around the Placencia lagoon aboard the Big Sipper on the Fourth of July.

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Quarantine Chronicles- Locked down again

Build a business in Belize

Sharks, Rays, Turtles…oh, my! Snorkeling Gladden Split Marine Reserve

Belize Private Island Retreat- Ray Caye Weekend

South Africans in Belize

Banana Bank Lodge and Horse Farm

Weekly recap: art auction fundraiser at Muna and a dead manatee washed ashore

Commercial shoot for Captain Jaks Golf Carts

Getting back to normal/ new normal in Belize

Little dipper on the Big Sipper- How we spent 4th of July in Belize