Archive for 'Health and Fitness'
Meeting Interesting People on Ambergris Caye
Posted on 10. Aug, 2011 by Brunette.
When a person moves to a new country and town, a normal concern is whether one will be able to readily make new, interesting friends of like mind. In all honesty, I continue to be amazed by some of the fascinating people I meet in San Pedro, and on Ambergris Caye. Usually, I meet them [...]
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Yoga & Wellness Festival on Ambergris Caye
Posted on 30. Jul, 2011 by Brunette.
From July 9-16, the Ak’Bol Yoga Retreat and Eco-Resort center held their first “local” Yoga & Wellness Festival. Ak’Bol opened their resort to the public about five years ago. Since then many yoga instructors have held retreats at Ak’Bol’s center. But this was the first time that Kirsten Miglio, one of the owners, designed and [...]
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Kayaking & the Ambergris Caye Eco-Kayak Challenge
Posted on 11. Jun, 2011 by Brunette.
Kayaking is one of those sports that are a real delight, when you live on Ambergris Caye. I highly recommend it. You don’t have to buy a kayak. It’s easy to rent a kayak for one person, or two, from several locations on the east side of the island. You can rent for an [...]
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Stay Fit While You Keep Cool – on Ambergris Caye
Posted on 04. Jun, 2011 by Brunette.
In mid-May the weather on Ambergris Caye is hot and dry – and the surrounding sea beckons. With temperatures hitting 90 degrees Fahrenheit the last few days, the most comfortable way to exercise is while partially submerged in a body of water… There are many options for aquatic exercise and sports on this island. Swimming [...]
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Catamaran Snorkeling at Ambergris Caye
Posted on 11. May, 2011 by Brunette.
Our favorite pastime on Ambergris Caye is a combined catamaran and snorkeling day trip. I explained why in the last post. Now it’s time to tell you about the two different catamaran snorkeling trips we took during April of 2011. First, let me point out that the water temperature of the Caribbean Sea, here [...]