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Tragedy on the beach- Placencia Police kill teen

Jul 19 2021

We’ve just returned to Placencia from a 2-week family and friends’ visit in the States and while we were gone this community suffered a tragic and contentious event; one that has made national headlines and sparked an explosion of emotion from the public (both home and abroad via social media). On the night of July 15th, seemingly inconsequential events led to the fatal shooting of a minor on our otherwise quiet beach. Chief of Police, Chester Williams, has already admitted in an interview with the press that the…

Jul 11 2021

shake out your shoes Depending on what area of the country you visit and what season it is, you might encounter some Belize residents you would rather not get friendly with: spiders, snakes, scorpions OH MY! If I’m visiting the jungle and have left my shoes out overnight, I’m certain to give them a careful inspection before shoving my feet back in to them. Nothing ruins a morning quite like a scorpion between the toes. I’d much prefer a shot of espresso to wake me up. *Pro Tip:…

Jun 08 2021

“Daaammmmnnnn,” was what I thought when we pulled up to Bowen and Bowen’s new flagship pub, Di Bruwry. This place is MASSIVE, and MODERN, and what the heck are we in North America right now?! Bowen & Bowen, you have me shook. It’s been quite awhile since we’ve ventured out of the village and up to the city so I was completely unprepared for this expansive and exquisite new facility near the International Airport in Ladyville, Belize. Di Bruwry is Belize Brewing Company’s (a subdivision of the larger…

Jun 04 2021

Are you in Placencia this weekend? If so, you should definitely certainly 100% for sure participate in the charity 5K run/walk on Sunday morning at 7am. Sign up the day of (pre-race registration begins at 6am, race starts at 7) and give your $10bzd donation to the Placencia Volunteer Fire Department as your entry fee. There will even be cash prizes for top finishers! (made possible by community donors) This is the first in-person event we’ve been able to have since the pandemic began. The race will begin…

May 06 2021

May is for mangoes in Belize. The country has over 20 varietals of mango trees. Twenty types of mangoes! They grow wild along the roadsides and have been expertly grafted and planted in yard- mangoes are everywhere, and they’re fruiting like mad at the moment.

Apr 28 2021

I spied something new-to-me at the veggie stand this week so I asked the friendly fellow behind the counter what it was. A Star Apple!

Mar 17 2021

Lukas Lundin’s superyacht, Savannah, pulls in to Placencia Pointe. We’ve never seen such an impressive ship before. The billionaire businessman’s boat is worth over $100 million.

fundraiser attendees at Lush Life Belize in Stann Creek

Mar 11 2021

This weekend’s fundraiser for domestic violence survivor, Sindey Tut, was held at the new Lush Life café and was attended by donors from Placencia, Hopkins, and Dangriga.

local fundraising event for domestic violence in belize

Mar 05 2021

Back in our boots- at it again- plundering orange orchards in search of epiphytes. This time the purpose isn’t purely selfish. Cindy and I are old hands at putting the FUN in fundraising and she thought of a way we could share the joy of epiphytes for a worthy cause. Build-your-own-mini-live-wall with air plants, a fundraiser to support domestic violence survivor, Sindey Tut.

Mar 03 2021

I decided we’d jam down to Punta Gorda and have an unstructured, no-itinerary, kick around town and enjoy a nice seaside lunch.I should have planned our adventure because it was wholly disappointing. It takes about 2 and a half hours EACH WAY to drive from Placencia to PG. Punta Gorda at least has a good public playground.

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Tragedy on the beach- Placencia Police kill teen

Belize Safety Tips for Travelers

Di Bruwry- di biggest pub in Belize

Sunday is RUNday in Placencia

Mango Madness

Know your tropical fruit- Star Apple

Billionaires in Belize

FUNdraiser at Lush a success

Placencia Plant Pros go foraging again for a fundraiser

A poorly planned daytrip to Punta Gorda