Archive for 'Guest posts'
Saving Long Caye from Coconut Disease in the 90′s
Posted on February 6, 2012 in 1,620 + posts, Guest posts, Travel, Useful Information
As promised in Last weeks Belize History and San Pedro Weather post, here is the coconut disease piece from Lucy Wallingford. I have really been enjoying reading about her and Cully’s history and the challenges they faced back in the day. When my partner Cully Erdman and I were just getting started running Slickrock Adventures [...]
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Exploring Caves Branch River in the early 80s
Posted on January 18, 2012 in 1,620 + posts, Guest posts, Living in Belize, Travel
Today’s tacogirl blog guest post comes from Lucy Wallingford, she has a unique story to tell as she has been involved with Belize since the 80′s and seen a lot of changes over the years. You will be hearing more from Lucy in future guest posts. We first thought about running the Caves Branch River [...]
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Think You’re Cold…
Posted on January 6, 2012 in 1,620 + posts, Guest posts, San Pedro Belize weather
I got a Think Your Cold email this morning from Ken with a visual reminder that no matter how cold I am here I could always be colder elsewhere. I am pleased to say I did not wear a hat to sleep last night and it has warmed up considerably today. I went for a [...]
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Test Drive the Ambergris Caye Lifestyle
Posted on November 22, 2011 in Belize Real Estate, Eat - Sleep - Drink, Guest posts, Living in Belize, San Pedro Belize weather, Useful Information
Some of you might remember Ann Kuffner from aquafit posts and past link back(s) to her blog on my Celebrating Independence Day in Belize post. Ann is now going to be a long term part time guest poster specializing in Belize Real Estate information and how to best make your move to Ambergris Caye. Today [...]
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Garifuna Settlement Day Celebrations
Posted on November 20, 2011 in 1,620 + posts, Fiesta, Guest posts, Living in Belize, San Pedro Belize weather
I would like to welcome you Paula, my guest poster for today. I was thinking about how to frame her first post with a good introduction and waiting for an idea. After reading what she had to say I decided make it 2 people’s stories of how they their Garifuna Settlement Day in Belize and [...]
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5 Reasons to Visit Vegas This November
Posted on October 31, 2011 in 1,620 + posts, Guest posts, Travel, Useful Information
Everyone is gearing up for WSOP 2011 and the excitement is growing. Several of the San Pedro poker players are heading to the Rio Casino to cheer Bob on in person. Those of us who are not able to go to Vegas are all invited to the big Bob Bounahra party at Pedro’s Sports bar [...]
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Cool projects from the children of Holy Cross
Posted on October 5, 2011 in 1,620 + posts, Guest posts, Volunteer Belize
Hello everyone I saw these cute projects in our Std 5 (Grade 7) classes, and they brought such a smile to my face that I could not resist sharing. They’ve been studying Noah’s ark, and building models out of whatever is at hand. By the way – those realistic waves are made of hair gel! [...]
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The Beauty that is Belize
Posted on September 26, 2011 in 1,620 + posts, Guest posts
Step into a tropical wonderland. Lush rainforests, pristine white sand beaches and an abundant variety of exotic wildlife. This is Belize. Belize, a small country located in Central America, is nestled between the countries of Guatemala and Mexico. Bordered by the dazzling turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, it is a favorite for divers and [...]
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Belize Top Ten list
Posted on January 24, 2011 in 1,620 + posts, Guest posts, tacogirl Top Ten, Travel, Useful Information
In celebration of the launch of Kate Joynes-Burgess new book I asked her to do the honors of the first tacogirl Top Ten List for 2011. Big shout it to Kate who will be celebrating at her London Book launch tomorrow for Belize a Great Destination explorers guide. The Party will be held at Senate [...]
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What shall we do with a drunken sailor?
Posted on August 16, 2010 in 1,620 + posts, Guest posts, Travel, Water fun
I met Jason on Expat Blog [I think] and he was agreeable doing a guest post – I gave him my email and left it at that. Then one day not to long after I got an email from him and as promised he had written about a funny experience he has 20 years ago [...]
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In Transit Belize
Posted on July 13, 2010 in 1,620 + posts, Guest posts, Travel, Useful Information
Today I have an extra special treat – an interesting guest post from Peter Bragiel who does In Transit site. He has a delightful and interesting take on how we measure travel experience and shares what he knew of Belize before coming here – his path to get here and how he felt during his [...]
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Belize’s Best Kept Secret
Posted on May 12, 2010 in 1,620 + posts, Go Green, Guest posts, Living in Belize, Useful Information
Having been to Coleen and Ricks house a few times and seeing the the beauty of Bacalar Chico marine protected area that surrounds them – I decided to ask her to do a guest post on the blog. I have always known Coleen as Eco friendly and this last visit to see them it was [...]
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Private Tour of Belize
Posted on May 10, 2010 in 1,620 + posts, Guest posts, Travel
Yesterday morning I was surfing tripadvisor and I came across a great trip report so I wrote OhioHick and asked his permission to share it with you and he promptly wrote back with a yes and agreed to send pics. It is 9:16 pm and I have had enough work for today – there are [...]
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Top Ten things I miss from back in the day
Posted on November 30, 2009 in 1,620 + posts, Guest posts, Living in Belize, tacogirl Top Ten
Carbunke Trumpet got in on the tacogirl Top Ten list submissions by request. Being a long timer I knew he would have something good to say. He sure did and I got more than one so stay tuned for more Trumpet in future. If you have not checked out What is a Carbunkle Trumpet and [...]
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Top Ten Simple Pleasures of living in San Pedro
Posted on November 11, 2009 in 1,620 + posts, Guest posts, Living in Belize, tacogirl Top Ten, Useful Information
Shout out to Mitch – Sev – Michele – Rob – Dan – Ruth and all our Playa friends. Mitch – I just finished my second coffee and would be popping you right about now to come join us for a second one and some geek talk. As usual I have to many windows open [...]
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Making a move to Belize
Posted on July 2, 2009 in 1,620 + posts, Guest posts, Useful Information
We all have our different stories about how why and what motivated us to move to Ambergris Caye Belize. I find it interesting to hear how other people made it to Belize and other places that captured their heart. Since many of you reading this hold similar dreams I know you enjoy this post – [...]
