Tacogirl Belize blog Est. in 2007
  • Home
  • About Belize
    • My Move to Belize
    • Living in Belize
    • Belize Tourism Board
    • Blog Press
    • tacogirl.com testimonials
  • Flights to Belize
    • Flying in Belize
    • Flights From Belize
    • Duty Free Belize
    • Aerial Tours
    • World Nomads Travel Insurance
  • Belize Vacation
    • Vrbo Belize – A Paradise within a Paradise
      • Vrbo Ambergris Caye – Sunshine, Luxury & Fun
      • Vrbo San Pedro – Food, Fun, and Adventure
      • Vrbo Placencia – A True Getaway
      • Vrbo Hopkins Belize – Experience Culture
    • Ambergris Caye Accommodations by Price
    • Belize Resorts and Hotels
    • Pet Friendly Hotels
    • Belize Vacation Deals
  • Coupon Codes
    • Big Belize Travel Deal
  • Travel Store
    • tacogirl Recommendations
    • Easy Donations
    • Eco Friendly Belize
  • Fun Activities
    • Getting Around Ambergris Caye
    • Fitness
    • Things to do in Belize
    • Belize Excursions and Tours
    • Voluntourism
  • Travel
    • Central America
    • Yucatan
  • Home
  • Belize Weather
  • Belizean Food
  • Restaurants by Price
  • Beach Bars
  • Nightlife
  • Discounts
  • Virtual Vacation
  • Belize Beach Webcam
Tacogirl Belize blog Est. in 2007

You came to the right blog for Belize Resources and Information.

  • Home
  • About Belize
    • My Move to Belize
    • Living in Belize
    • Belize Tourism Board
    • Blog Press
    • tacogirl.com testimonials
  • Flights to Belize
    • Flying in Belize
    • Flights From Belize
    • Duty Free Belize
    • Aerial Tours
    • World Nomads Travel Insurance
  • Belize Vacation
    • Vrbo Belize – A Paradise within a Paradise
      • Vrbo Ambergris Caye – Sunshine, Luxury & Fun
      • Vrbo San Pedro – Food, Fun, and Adventure
      • Vrbo Placencia – A True Getaway
      • Vrbo Hopkins Belize – Experience Culture
    • Ambergris Caye Accommodations by Price
    • Belize Resorts and Hotels
    • Pet Friendly Hotels
    • Belize Vacation Deals
  • Coupon Codes
    • Big Belize Travel Deal
  • Travel Store
    • tacogirl Recommendations
    • Easy Donations
    • Eco Friendly Belize
  • Fun Activities
    • Getting Around Ambergris Caye
    • Fitness
    • Things to do in Belize
    • Belize Excursions and Tours
    • Voluntourism
  • Travel
    • Central America
    • Yucatan

Stop the Insanity

by tacogirl 09/01/2017
written by tacogirl 09/01/2017
Belize Oil

The 25 people that braved the downpour for Monday Night’s meeting at the Lions Den all agreed – the Government needs to recognize and appreciate the Unique Beauty that is Belize.There is not another place like this and the vote was unanimous, it is time for the whole country to care about our future and sustainable tourism. Oceana shed some light on the subject in combination with an open forum.

It comes down to inadequate consultation of the public and not listening to what the people really want in regards to the most important topic – surveying and drilling Belize oil.

To be fair I have created a pros and cons list for drilling Belize Oil.

Pros

  • None -a quick sell off of resources: no long term yields of any value and offers only damages.

Cons

  • The juice is just not worth the squeeze in any way shape or form. All drilling will do is leave behind an empty depleted husk. Left swiping on that idea. This country is way too cute and quirky to take advantage of it in such a negative way. Swipe right on Gorgeous Eco Tourism 😀

But seriously, if carried out, there will be no benefit; not one, especially for future generations as well as those of us who are invested and care right now. If animals could talk they would say the same and add their 2 cents. I know a point they would make more mention of – noise pollution being a detriment to their health and well being.

I am hard pressed to think of anyone who would enjoy hearing several hours of a leaf blower, a vacuum cleaner or a jack hammer. I just moved my music player into my office to help cover the sound of a very loud and constant concrete cracker in my neighborhood today. Why should we think animals would be any different.

Best Belize OIl

Best Belize Oil

I have always felt strongly that we should be most recognized for my long time rated Best Belize Oil; coconut oil – aptly named Glorious Belize.

We need to nurture our environment not pillage and torment it. It is crucial to preserve our marine heritage in a fast paced modern day world. We need to keep our country unique and prosperous with strong environmental cultivation and protection that includes traditional livelihoods and history.

 

Working Together for Preservation

Various Groups are have working together on this mission.
Belize Fisheries, recognized the value in seasons to give sea life time to replenish. Island Tourism followed their lead to draw off season traffic to Ambergris Caye, the San Pedro Business Association started San Pedro Lobster Festival. A week long culinary celebration that blends old and new along with underwater ecology preservation. They they both worked to do their part in preserving the natural life cycles of our marine world. Not to mention all the jobs created and people it has fed – lobster lovers take a moment of thanks. Especially you Madison (of Wimpa’s Tattoo’s) after witnessing your recent Savin Rock Lobster Sliders experience at Casa Picasso.

Spread the Word

It is time to join hands and do the right thing – Everything We Can to Stop The Insanity and Protect Beautiful Beloved Belize. No matter how big or small your action, please do something as often as you can.

    • Sign a petition
    • Tell someone
    • Share the information on social media
    • Go to a meeting anytime you can
    • Bring a friend
    • Take a really good look at the beauty around you and do what you can to help preserve it. 
  • If you are not in country please take a good look at one of your favorite Belize nature pictures and send out positive thoughts.

For those of you that want a little visual help, this collage should do the trick.

San Pedro Belize

A Gorgeous sunset. Serene sandbar and and lagoon side bird watching.

Next Important Meeting

Help spread the word like Dawn Kennedy Schick. She went home and immediately messaged this to the Monday group.

“Albert and I attended the meeting at the Lion’s Club last night, and the general consensus was that we need to show up by the hundreds for the meeting that the GOB is hosting in Belize City next week. The feeling is that the GOB is using this meeting as a way to say that they have approval for oil exploration in Belize. That’s why they are hosting the meeting at a time and place that is so inconvenient…hoping that none of us show up.”

Water taxis are being organized to take us to and from the meeting. Tickets must be pre-purchased at the Seaduced office. Oceana is providing t-shirts and bumper stickers to help us get the word out and show that we are taking a stand. These will be given out as your ticket is purchased. They also want us to show up with our own signs (e.g. “No oil”, “No Oil Exploration”, “No drilling”, “No Means No”).

The consultation will be held on January 18, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Radisson Fort George Hotel in Belize City. The boats will leave promptly at 5:00 p.m. and return after the meeting. Please plan to come and tell everyone you know. Share this post! #nomeansno #nooilexplorationonbelize”

Sandbar Hostel Trivia Night

Since I am in a stage where getting out in the evenings is a rare thing, I decided to maximize my outing and do our friend Cindy’s trivia night as well as the meeting.

You just never know who will be there or what will happen. This week’s amusement came from my friend Patrick in Canada. He pulled an all thumbs and video chatted me right before the game was to start. I answered and panned him around the room stopping on quiz mistress Cindy. She promptly asked who that was and said hello when she saw me holding up my phone. After I told her, and the room, a few others in the room started chatting with him.

Although we did not win, my friend Dennis and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Our ringer Jack got rained out but our 2 man team ADD Squirrel managed to take 3rd place. Interestingly enough there was a team that called themselves “hot taco’s”. I found it funny because that is the name of my android hot spot, which allows me to be a portable router for friends or Red Cross volunteer groups.

Belize nightlife

Belize Restaurants

Artichoke pizza with extra veggies – Yum

Flying from Toronto to Belize

Patrick 

Related

tacogirl

Laure Norton grew up dyslexic and was very challenged by the school. She never dreamed she would move to Belize and become a writer. A year after her move to Ambergris Caye, Laurie became an entrepreneur and professional writer starting tacogirl blog in 2007. Since then she has helped many people plan their vacations or move. She also has been published in Great Destinations Belize Guidebook, Moon Guide to Living in Belize, Insight Guides, Island Magazine several times and USA Today. Currently Laurie resides in downtown San Pedro and enjoys being a "city girl" on a tropical island.

previous post
2017 Travel Coupon Codes Flight Sales and 3 Month Calendar
next post
New Option for Belize Mexico Transportation

You will also like

Limited Economic Recovery of Ambergris Caye and Belize

05/06/2020

Happiness is Underrated

19/05/2020

How Many Times Did I Go Out? And...

03/05/2020

Bad Things Happen in Threes

24/04/2020

Time Stands Still – 3 cases of Covid-19...

30/03/2020

Grateful for Belize in December

05/12/2019

Busy Season on Ambergris Caye

30/11/2019

Things That Make You Go Hmmm and Sargasso...

27/11/2019

Directions? Look for the Sails

22/11/2019

Belizean Teacher is Chosen for Prestigious Global Education...

02/10/2019

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

Search Belize by Category

Duty Free Discount

Trip Advisor Destination Expert

Tripadvisor logo

Get Social with tacogirl Belize blog

Facebook Twitter Instagram Linkedin Flickr Youtube

 

 

 


 

Get the latest posts by email

Search Belize by Month

Find tacogirl On Facebook

Find tacogirl On Facebook
tacogirl Belize blog
tacogirl Belize blog
5.0
Based on 16 reviews
powered by Google
Corey Holm
Corey Holm
04:38 25 Feb 20
I take the seniors from our academy to Belize every year for their senior trip. One of the first people I contact when... I start planning the trip is Laurie with TacoGirl Belize. She knows the island of San Pedro better than anyone else out there. Trust me, I have looked. If you are looking for the best restaurants, hang outs and shops then Laurie help plan your vacation.read more
Carol Taylor
Carol Taylor
15:53 24 Feb 20
Love Taco Girl Blog @LaurieNorton! I've been reading this blog since I started visiting Ambergris Caye in Belize almost... 10 years ago. It is filled with helpful up-to-date information and recommendations that I wouldn't necessarily find on my own. Laurie Norton's knowledge and extensive network on the island provides her with the ability to share perks/discounts/coupons with her readers, which come in handy year after year. Things on the island change daily - new businesses pop up constantly and LaurieNortonstays on top of these developments. Whenever I plan my return trip to the island, I always check her blog first - and I recommend you do the same. Trip Advisor ain't got nuttin' on Taco Girl!read more
Heidi
Heidi
20:01 20 Feb 20
Laurie's blog is my official “go to” source for tourist and local information on San Pedro. Of course, it’s... always nice to see her guides on “what to do” in San Pedro, but I also appreciate her “insider” advice and human interest stories on what it’s like living as a local on the island. There is so much information it's amazing! Thank you Laurie!!!read more
Nick Goodman
Nick Goodman
21:23 30 Nov 19
I am considering a move to Belize and I have serendipitously found tacogirl.....what a treasure! She is full of great... advice, helpful hints.....knows everybody on Ambergris Caye and has a thousand useful recommendations and suggestions. Whether you are planning a vacation or relocating, you should make use of the many services she has to offer…..read more
KellyDivePhotography
KellyDivePhotography
20:58 30 Nov 19
I’m so pleased to see tacogirl's blog on Google. Laurie's blog is my official “go to” source for tourist and... local information on San Pedro. Of course, it’s always nice to see her guides on “what to do” in San Pedro, but I also appreciate her “insider” advice and human interest stories on what it’s like living as a local on the island. I especially enjoy her guest articles, providing a different perspective of all things San Pedro. Her tipping quide is a classic, and don’t forget her Tropic Air flight code and on-island discounts. You’re not up-to-date with what’s going on in San Pedro if you’re not regularly reading tacogirl's blog.read more
Sandra Godfrey
Sandra Godfrey
15:58 23 Nov 19
I have known Laurie (Taco Girl) for several years. She has been a wealth of good information for me in all of my... pursuits in Belize. I highly recommend her for any services you may require.read more
William Jones
William Jones
13:39 06 May 19
Do yourself a favor. Read this BEFORE any trip to San Pedro - Ambergris Caye or Belize in general. Not saying “do... what everyone else says”, but Laurie has frank and honest info which will make your stay in country a little more fun, a little more informative, and often at a great cost savings. Best thing: it’s unbiased, honest, and factual. Personal note: thank you for your personal tailored help in answering mine (and my wife’s) questions.read more
Kimberly Robinson
Kimberly Robinson
18:28 03 May 19
Taco Girl (Laurie) is amazing. She has so much knowledge about Belize and has great connections with many of the... businesses in Belize. Because of her connections she is able to offer many perks and discounts that you wouldn't have been able to find otherwise. She is super responsive and I always go to her for all my travel needs. From golf cart rentals, to spas, to places to eat. She's got the inside scoop on all!read more
Michael Rieck
Michael Rieck
20:22 21 Apr 19
Since 2003, my wife and I have been to Ambergris at least once a year to experience the fantastic diving. About twelve... years ago we me Tacogirl on a blog giving us discounts on golf carts, local airfares, and restaurants. Over the years we have grown a friendship and I look forward to her weekly blogs about he changes on my favorite home away from home. The island changes every year, and she always shows you what to see, do, and eat.read more
Next Reviews

THE ORIGINAL BELIZE BLOG

THE ORIGINAL BELIZE BLOG

ABOUT ME

I took the plunge and moved to San Pedro Town on the Island of Ambergris Caye, off the coast of Belize, Central America. Originally from Canada, I made the life-changing move to escape winter for good (in 2006) after one three week vacation.

If you have any questions or want Belize discounts, Contact me.

SPARKING MY DESIRE

3 childhood memories that shaped my desire to move to Belize from a young age.Sailing in the Virgin Islands, seeing a rainbow out the window of an island hopper as we flew from Virgin Islands to Puerto Rico, Christmas in Hawaii and many trips to Florida.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Linkedin
  • Flickr
  • Youtube
  • Email

tacogirl.com San Pedro Belize © 2020 Content of this website may not be used elsewhere without permission. Sitemap


Back To Top