Archive for March, 2009
Fish and Chips
Posted on March 31, 2009 in 1,620 + posts
We got to Lime shortly after 6pm and it was packed. This weeks Tuesday night special was fish and chips yum. The fish was battered snapper and it was melt in your mouth. Fries were very crispy which is not always the case here due to the humidity they often are on the soggy side. [...]
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There’s no place like home
Posted on March 30, 2009 in 1,620 + posts, Travel
This past weekend I had the opportunity to represent Belize in the 1st Annual Lonely Planet Travel Blog Awards. I was very honored and excited to be nominated in the category of Best Image Blog. I spent 3 days in San Francisco and really enjoyed the food – especially the sushi and the architecture and [...]
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More San Francisco adventures
Posted on March 28, 2009 in 1,620 + posts
LA will be here soon. We are off for a day of shopping and sight seeing. We will go to china town today which I am looking forward to as I have not made it there yet. I might actually look at my shopping list not bothered to do so yet. LA told Gela to [...]
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Sushi Happy hour
Posted on March 27, 2009 in 1,620 + posts
Gela and I are just heading off to breakfast then I will have a shopping day. Pics to follow when I get home. Had a nice breakfast at Mel’s Drive In – we both got steak and eggs special. I love old diner’s – they had cool old pictures on the walls – very American [...]
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The big night
Posted on March 26, 2009 in 1,620 + posts
Tonight’s the big night. I just popped into a net cafe as I could only get so far on Forrest’s mac and accessing my preset blog posts was not happening. Been having a great time so far. Went for a nice long walk this morning then had steak and eggs at the Lucky Penny and [...]
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Travel day
Posted on March 25, 2009 in 1,620 + posts
Overall my flight to San Fran was pretty easy. Started on Tropic Air to Philip Goldson International. Had time to have some delicious stewed chicken – one last Belizean meal before I boarded my international flight. Dallas airport is massive. After living on Ambergris Caye island so long it was a bit of a shock [...]
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Flashback
Posted on March 25, 2009 in 1,620 + posts
It is actually Monday night right now but I am crossing stuff off my list on order to get ready for my trip. I figured uploading the pics and text (see below) from my newest guest contributor Joe is as good a place to start as any. He did a nice write up below and [...]
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Flight is booked
Posted on March 24, 2009 in 1,620 + posts
Internet has been down since last night so I have been organizing cleaning and packing this morning. I really do not have much to take and would probably go with just a carry on but I am hoping to be able to squeeze a small shop in so I figured I better have the extra [...]
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Making plans
Posted on March 23, 2009 in 1,620 + posts
Been busy this morning sorting out what I need to do before going to San Fran. It is all very exciting and happening so fast. Gela from the message board is coming to the party with me – she got the jump on volunteering for that job and has been a great help in figuring [...]
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Benefit at Lion’s Den
Posted on March 22, 2009 in 1,620 + posts
Small World Band and Melody Man Escobar are playing at a benefit being held today from 10 – 6 at the Lion’s Den in town. The event is about raising funds for the Lara Family who are victims of a fire that has totally destroyed two of their homes. A perfect Sunday event with great [...]
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Protect the Reef March and Fundraiser
Posted on March 21, 2009 in 1,620 + posts
With all the excitement in finding out I am going to San Francisco for the Lonely Planet Blog Awards party – I was planning on taking a well earned weekend off but that was short lived. Got to talking to Jeannie on the coconut phone this morning and she reminded me about the big march [...]
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What a ride
Posted on March 20, 2009 in 1,620 + posts
It is not often that I would say I have writers block but today is one of those days. I even went for a soak and listened to the radio to clear my head but I am just way too excited to slow my brain down. It is the last day of public voting for [...]
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More More More
Posted on March 19, 2009 in 1,620 + posts
Great job everyone the response I have gotten for Belize Please photo contest and to everyone’s Belize pics has been amazing. So good in fact that I had to share more of the winners images with you. Since Barnacle Bill came up a winner in 2 categories I posted a few more of his and [...]
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Everyone’s a Winner
Posted on March 18, 2009 in 1,620 + posts
Everyone who entered the Belize Please photo contest gets an A for effort – well truth be told some might get A- for not following instructions ha ha. Congratulations go out to Davelle and JudyAnn you have both had your numbers drawn for prizes. I would also like to send a special shout out to [...]
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Honorable Mentions
Posted on March 17, 2009 in 1,620 + posts
With so many great pictures here are 3 honorable mentions from my star judges Maya Beth and Ruthie – presented in that order. Attention all winners the prize notification emails have been sent out so if you did not get one for some reason please email me. Tomorrow everyone who entered the contest will have [...]
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Belize Please photo contest Winners
Posted on March 16, 2009 in 1,620 + posts
Shout out to everyone that entered Belize Please photo contest 2009 and made it a big success. I would also like to thank my judges Maya Ruthie and Beth as well as the local businesses who donated prizes… Pedro’s Pizza – Tropic Air – Lime Bar & Grill – San Pedro Fitness Club – CG [...]
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Mystery judges revealed
Posted on March 15, 2009 in 1,620 + posts
7:00 am and I have already triple checked all the entry folders for the contest and am now registering the last of the new entries which brings the total up to 48. My guess was that I would get about 50 entries so not too far off. Judging party starts at 3 pm – soon [...]
