Archive for May, 2011
Cashew Tales from Crooked Tree, Belize
Posted on 28. May, 2011 by Valeria Espinoza.
Have you ever set eyes upon a cashew tree? Until our trip to Crooked Tree Lodge and Sanctuary last week, I had not. What an interesting sight, with its inside out fruit! Mike and I often complain about the price for cashews, one of our favorite nuts. Last week we learned about the cashew’s preparation [...]
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From Jabirus to Cashews – at Crooked Tree, Belize
Posted on 25. May, 2011 by Valeria Espinoza.
Last week it was time to make our yearly trip to Belize City for medical tests at Belize Medical Associates. Whenever we fly to the mainland, if possible, we try to take a side trip to another area of Belize. Fortunately, on this trip we were able to hook up with a friend who has [...]
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Brandi Mermaid and Sushi on Ambergris Caye
Posted on 21. May, 2011 by Valeria Espinoza.
If you’re lucky, when you next visit Ambergris Caye you may catch a glimpse of Brandi, the Isla Bonita’s local mermaid. Such was our luck when we attended the latest Saga Society cook off in San Pedro. Saga Society is our local Humane Society. Every month this outstanding non-profit organization holds a cook off to [...]
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Walking the Beach on Ambergris Caye
Posted on 16. May, 2011 by Valeria Espinoza.
A major reason most expats’ fitness improves when they move to Ambergris Caye is that walking is a way of life here. That’s partly because it’s a pleasure to walk here. But, realistically, it’s also the least expensive, easiest way to get around town, as long as you live near San Pedro Town center. (That [...]
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Chill Out at Ambergris Caye Lobster Fest 2011
Posted on 13. May, 2011 by Valeria Espinoza.
People often ask me when is a good time to visit Ambergris Caye. One of my favorite events is the Lobster Fest, which takes place in late June. Lobster season opens on June 15. Festivities start soon after. This year the Lobster Fest Week will be June 19th -25th. A week of lobster related celebrations culminates [...]