Tag Archives: San Pedro Belize
Record High
Posted on January 26, 2012 in 1,620 + posts, Living in Belize, Useful Information
Today was a record high of 23 people at Eileen’s aquafit class and Tuesday 22. I have really missed my social pool time and find that getting back to class has really been helping my foot recover even though I cannot make it through a full one yet. If you have not already done so [...]
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Belize Blog update and other news
Posted on January 21, 2012 in 1,620 + posts, Eat - Sleep - Drink, San Pedro Belize weather, Travel, Useful Information
I decided to make today a blog update day and catch up on some loose ends such as the recent Saga Cook off and other newsworthy things I have found in my recent research. Belize Blog update “Cable Woes and Cayo Connection Meeting” – Wealth Ships Why YOU Should Visit Belize in January – San [...]
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Sidetracked in San Pedro
Posted on January 19, 2012 in 1,620 + posts, San Pedro Belize weather, Volunteer Belize
We all know how easy it can be to get sidetracked in San Pedro. I often refer to it as Sesame Street because you are always guaranteed to run into someone you know and it can often cause delays in getting where you were headed. Today I did not even have to leave the house [...]
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Android blogging
Posted on January 11, 2012 in 1,620 + posts, Living in Belize, San Pedro Belize weather, Useful Information
Been playing around with my wordpress app this morning to see what the new update can do. There seems to be a lot more functionality for the dashboard and within the posts themselves, such as uploading pictures or video. One downside so far, I was not able to find a view all drafts option that [...]
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I got Grounded
Posted on January 9, 2012 in 1,620 + posts, Eat - Sleep - Drink, Water fun
Yesterday was almost perfect weather to go hang out at Grand Caribe for their Sunday pool side party at Cowboy Doug’s pool bar and grill. I say almost as there was a bit of a breeze happening and technically it is winter here so the water was a bit cool. While Paul watched football on [...]
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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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San Pedro Lobsterfest 2012 Dates Announced
Posted on January 5, 2012 in 1,620 + posts, Living in Belize, San Pedro Belize weather, Useful Information, Volunteer Belize
My San Pedro Belize weather report – as of last night I have progressed to wearing my Old Navy polar fleece toque to sleep. I felt like a burrito with my hat on all wrapped up in bed and had major layering going on – 2 sheets, 1 duvet cover, 1 sarong and 2 airline [...]
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Bonne année et bonne santé
Posted on January 3, 2012 in 1,620 + posts, Living in Belize, San Pedro Belize weather, Useful Information
Hope the New Year is going well for all of you in spite of any bad weather you might be experiencing – for us it is cold and wind today but at least it is not raining. I picked the title for this post to wish everyone a great year and good health. Bonne année [...]
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1st Annual Grand Champion Cook-off
Posted on December 16, 2011 in 1,620 + posts, Volunteer Belize
Saga Humane Society Presents 1st Annual Grand Champion Cook-off Tonight December 16, 2011, from 6:00 — 11:00 p.m. at Central Park Also presenting Costa Maya Miss Belize launching Saga’s 2012 Calendars & Photo’s with Santa Come out for a fun-filled, family night and support Saga Humane Society by attending their first Annual Holiday Fundraiser at [...]
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Pineapple on my Pizza.
Posted on December 6, 2011 in 1,620 + posts, Fiesta, Useful Information
[Tonight's stream has funny audio, video froze off and on due to connection - life in Belize.] I knew it would be a busy day so I decided to prepare with a Belize breakfast of champions – 2 iced coffees, leftover Pedro’s pizza that Paul brought home last night and some ruffles potato chips is [...]
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Girl time with Poker and Cookies
Posted on December 5, 2011 in 1,620 + posts, Living in Belize, Useful Information
If you are a girl gambler or a baker this week has some good fun in store. It starts Tuesday night at Pedro’s Poker room with a special Ladies night hosted by San Pedro poker player, Jason Southwell. There will be cheat sheets to help the players with their game and people are aloud to [...]
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San Pedro Holiday Boat Parade
Posted on December 3, 2011 in 1,620 + posts, San Pedro Belize weather, Useful Information
I know many of you would love to be here tonight for the San Pedro Holiday Boat Parade, but can’t. You can catch the action on it on Belize webcam at 7 PM San Pedro time. I am trying to get my phone set up to film as well so I can broadcast a bit [...]
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Make a great day
Posted on December 2, 2011 in 1,620 + posts, San Pedro Belize weather
Chatting on the coconut phone with a few people this morning, one of my conversations was signing out and he told me ‘Make a great day’ for some reason that struck me. Often we say ‘have a great day’ to people wishing them well. Using make instead is a good reminder that we are in [...]
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wordpress app for android
Posted on December 1, 2011 in 1,620 + posts, Useful Information, Volunteer Belize
Got an email from Lara asking if I could blog that 15 tickets are still available for tonight’s aids awareness event and the 6th annual San Pedro Boat parade, I told her I would get done when I got home. Thanks to wordpress app for android phones, I am able to do the writing from [...]
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Strange phenomenon
Posted on November 29, 2011 in 1,620 + posts, Living in Belize, San Pedro Belize weather, Useful Information
One of the things people do not always consider when moving to the tropics is routine maintenance. Here is an example – On Sunday I was looking for cooler to take to the beach and found many of the zippers were stuck. Within the last 6 months I had done my routine maintenance and used [...]
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Dog Control Act and Belize Law
Posted on November 27, 2011 in 1,620 + posts, Living in Belize, Useful Information, Volunteer Belize
SAGA Assists in the Enforcement of Laws for Stray and Nuisance Dogs Every year rumours of a dog ‘eradication’ fly around San Pedro. Pet owners, conservationists, locals, immigrants and tourists all get very upset that dogs may be poisoned and letters are written to the Town Board and local newspapers asking for an alternative solution. [...]
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New San Pedro Map & Guide
Posted on November 18, 2011 in 1,620 + posts, Useful Information
I was very excited to see the new San Pedro Map guide the other day, I like the image Paul chose. I remember walking through town shooting pictures specifically for the new cover shot – wide setting, portrait format. It was a warm sunny San Pedro day and as usual there was no shortage of [...]
