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Visitor Guide April 6, 2006

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On behalf of the people of SanPedro Town, I extend a warm wel-come to all visitors arriving to ourshores. I assure you that your tripto “La Isla Bonita” will be no or-dinary vacation. Our island is fa-mous for its rich cultural diversity,where Mestizos, Creole andGarinagu blend to form a uniqueencounter. While here, I encour-age you to explore the CaribbeanSea and find Belize’s abundanttreasures. Hol Chan Marine Re-serve and Shark-Ray Alley are justtwo of the many spots where youcan enjoy our coral reef forma-tion and abundant and breathtak-ing sea life. San Pedro is alsohome to world-class fishing andscuba diving. For the more adventurous, “LaIsla Bonita” offers a wide arrayof water sports and for those look-ing to get a glimpse of the mysti-cal world of the Maya, these his-torical ruins are just a short expe-dition away. You will also be ableto discover Belize’s vast cave sys-tems and many natural sanctuar-

ies that are home to our country’sunique flora and fauna. Whether you are spending yourhoneymoon at an exclusive resortor looking for an adventurous, yetromantic escape, San Pedro is surelythe place to be. I invite you to ex-plore our home and see the manywonders it has to offer. We welcome you with open arms.Bienvenidos a San Pedro!

Elsa Paz, Mayor,San Pedro Town

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Bernadette andJames are regularvisitors to SanPedro. They arebig fans of JerryJeff Walker,whom they haveseen perform inSan Pedro twice!

Dr. Nimrod Montano,practising dentist fromEdmonton, Alberta,Canada, was also avisitor to San Pedroduring a mission toBelize.

Language can link us with other cultures, no

matter how foreign the tongue may be. In an effort

to share this form of communication with our

audience, The San Pedro Sun proudly presents

– Words of the Week. This week, we will

present a few phrases in English and give you their

Creole and Spanish translations. Special thanks to

Sylvana Woods for her help with the Creole translations. Enjoy!!!

English Would you come with me please?Creole Kohn wid mi noh?Spanish ¿Puede venir conmigo por favor?

English Can you show me the way to the market?Creole Yu ku shoa mi how fi geh da maakit?Spanish ¿Me puede mostrar como llegar al mercado?


QUESTION: How long have you been here?

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WOMAN ONTHE BEACHby Harriette Fisher

“Just a couple of weeks.” Rafael Caalis a plumber and assistant cabinetmaker from Orange Walk Town andis working and living in the El Tesoroarea. “I like the fine people, nicebreeze and so cool.”

“I came to the Cayo district22 years ago and startedcoming out here to sellclothes about 8 years ago.”Karen Bennett ownsKlothes Konnection onMiddle Street and 2 yearsago moved to Plaza Del Solfull time. Little Stephanieis the daughter of one ofKaren’s employees.

Larry Lawrence is retired and lives in St. Pete’s Beach,Florida, USA. During his two week visit here he stayed at theHoliday Hotel.


Oregano is well known as the “pizzaherb”, and is widely used in Mexicanand Italian dishes. For centuries, Mexi-can and Italian cookery has been syn-onymous with family and good homecooking; that is exactly the experienceand delight you receive when you visitOregano, located on the beach next toCentral Park and Big Daddy’s. Recently opened, Oregano is alreadycausing quite a buzz around the islandas a good eatery and a place to feel rightat home. Owned by Carolyn Castillo,the quaint dining spot is sure to makeyou return time and time again. A great fusion of Italian and Belizeancookery, Oregano has something for ev-eryone to enjoy, whether it is pasta orBelizean conch soup. The menu is ex-tensive and each dish certainly piquesyour curiosity. The glorious smellswhich emanate from Chef Carolyn’skitchen certainly do not help in the deci-sion making process, every dish emerg-ing from her kitchen seem as deliciousas the last. Carolyn first began acquiring her pa-nache for Italian cookery in 1992 whenshe worked at what was once Little Italy.From there she moved on to the famousSweet Basil where she worked for threeyears. What she learned at these twofine establishments she has blended withgood Belizean home cooking to make

the one-of-a-kind eatery that Oreganois! Salads are far from ordinary atOregano; with the special added bonusbeing that each dressing is made righton the premises. Chose from a basil

vinaigrette, honey Dijon or a balsamicvinaigrette to accompany your InsalataCaprese (fresh Dijon, mozzarella, to-matoes, and basil on a bed of mixedgreens), Tuscan, Greek, Provencal oryour Chicken and Goat Cheese Salads. Continued on Page ?

Great Dining atOregano!

These salads are served with fresh bakedbread and are great as a meal or makea fabulous first course. On this occasion, Oregano prepareda healthy salad and two delicious hot

Craving for a great dining experience? Then the new dining sensation to try is Oregano.


It should come as no surprise to mostall us that the ancient Maya were big timedrug users, not unlike most cultures onthe planet. While it is true that the Mayaincorporated drugs into their religiousbeliefs, there is good evidence that theingestion of certain chemicals was prob-ably similar to the so-called “recre-ational” drug use practiced by a numberof our citizens today. It is a well documented fact that theMaya, at least at the time of the Spanishconquest, were not only doing a varietyof drugs but were consuming alcoholic

beverages, as well. Drunkenness wasconnected with the wide-spread practiceof divination, a ritual act designed to al-low direct communication with certainsupernatural forces such that an indi-vidual could foretell the future or under-stand due causes for events not otherwiseunderstood. A drunken state was sup-posed to give one the insight to interpretthe reasons for illness, misfortune, ad-verse weather, and so forth. Does thatnot sound familiar? I have a couple of

Dr. Herman Smith was the only PhD archeologist to reside in Belize. Hewas noted in his field as a foremost researcher and expert in the coastal trad-ing of the Maya and headed the archaeological development of Lamanai inBelize. Herman discovered and contributed much to the body of knowledge ofthe Maya once living on Ambergris Caye. If asked about this subject, he wouldgladly inform his listeners of the Maya past with detailed length and expansivearm waving. His humor accompanied these mini-lectures, eliminating any aca-demic dryness and endearing him to the students and groups that he workedwith on sites around the island. He lived in Belize for over 12 years and eventually obtained Belizean citizen-ship. Dr. Herman Smith - U.S. Marine Corps pilot, decorated Vietnam veteran,archeologist, friend, and husband died on March 10th, 2000. Above all his manyaccomplishments from fighter piloting to practicing archeology – is that Hermanwas a friend to all in San Pedro. He contributed countless articles to The SanPedro Sun, articles that we are pleased to share with you once more.

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Captain Dilzon Murcia is the projectmanager for Island Ferry and owner op-erator of Dilzon Charters, a sport fish-ing charter business. To catch the fishfeatured this week, and other large fish,call Dilzon at 620-6118 or drop by theIsland Ferry office and schedule yournext fishing adventure.

Inside the reef: yellowtail and muttonsnapperOutside the reef: grouper, red snap-per, amberjack, sailfish and wahooLagoon side: permit and bonefish

The Black Margate It is also known as zapatero, or shoemaker, in Spanish. April is when theBlack Margate form in huge shoals in

depths ranging from 30 to 90 east of the reef. During April, BlackMargate can be seen in massive schools when diving in places suchas the Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Black Margate can weigh overten pounds, but usually average between three and eight pounds. Lo-cally, Black Margate caught in abundance while drifting or at anchorin 30 to 90 feet of water. During February to April, Black Margatespawn in huge shoals. Black Margate feed on small lobster, shrimpand other crustaceans. I usually fish these schools by chumming thewater with conch bits for a few minutes before dropping a ½ ounceweight baited with a number one hook with the organ part of theconch. As long as you are over the spawn, you will continue to pull inthese fish. Old timers who used to commercially fish this speciestalk of filling their boats with Black Margate. Since the fishing fleetsof days gone by on San Pedro these techniques have largely beenlost, however a new breed of fisherman, sport fisherman armedwith sophisticated echo locators and local lore are now hunting thisspecies in waters offshore of Ambergris Caye. Fishing spawningBlack Margate is like wielding a double edged machete against a pileof coconuts because under the schools of Black Margate lay largefeeding grouper, shark and barracuda. Usually, after I have caughtenough Black Margate to feed my guest, I’ll drop on a heavier weightand fish mullet and sardines below the deepest depth that the Margatewere caught, in hopes of snagging one of these lurking behemoths. Black Margate is a fun fish to hunt and catch, and a great fish toeat. With luck you will soon get a bite of this tasty species on yournext spring time fishing expedition in Ambergris Caye.

The Black Margate are found in large shoals andcan be fished in April with much success.


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friends that get positively brilliant after afew rum and cokes. The Maya, like most of the otherMesoamerican cultures, produced fer-mented alcoholic beverages from cornor agave cactus, the precursor to mo-dem tequila. Another drink, specially fla-vored for ritual purposes, was a rathernasty brew called balche made from fer-mented honey and the bark of the balchetree. I have tried this delightful cocktailand rate it right up there with really badcough medicine. While knocking back a few shootersof balche the Maya had the opportunityto smoke a cigar made from rolled upleaves of the wild tobacco plant (Nicoti-ana rustica) that was much more potentthan today’s domestic variety. Wild to-bacco and other species of plants weresmoked to induce a trance-like state. So

between the balche and mighty cigars,the ancient Maya had happy hour undercontrol. The Maya also used substances thataltered one’s state of consciousness. TheMaya area of Central America includesthe habitats for several varieties of mush-rooms that contain hallucinogens. TheSpanish recorded the Maya names ofseveral mushroom types shortly after theEuropean intrusion. Some names clearlyindicate their use, such as one type called“k’aizalah okox,” the “lost judgmentmushroom.” There is evidence the Maya usedpeyote as well as the seeds of the morn-ing glory to achieve a trance-like stateconnected with divination. Easily themost entertaining device for altering themind was due large tropical Wad frog,Bufo marinus. It seems dune hogs haveglands under the skin (in their backs thatwill on demand secrete a very powerfulalkaloid compound that is not only poi-

sonous, but extremely bitter. Used to de-ter would-be predators, the compoundwas extracted by the Maya and taken inmeasured doses to transport themselvesto another level of thinking. The Spanishreported the Maya added tobacco or toadskins to their alcoholic beverages to giveit an added kick. Now there’s a party inthe making!! Besides the smoking and drinking ofassorted chemicals, the Maya eventuallyfound a way to ingest substances that has-tened the effects of the drugs. By the Clas-sic period, the Maya were using an en-

ema apparatus to introduce the alcoholicor hallucinogenic substances into the co-lon which resulted in immediate absorp-tion by the body. Not unlike today’s co-caine users who introduce the drug intothe nasal membrane for a quicker“rush.” It is, I think, kind of nice to know thatthe ancient Maya were not just die cold,impersonal figures we see on the carvedstone monuments they left behind, butwere real human beings, with be sameflaws and fears we share as inhabitantsof space-ship earth.

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Coral reefs are exposed to numerousnatural and anthropogenic (human based)threats. A few anthropogenic activitiesthat are harmful to corals include coastaldevelopment, over fishing, oil discharge,dumping of garbage, as well as, sedi-mentation and pollution from agriculturalrunoff. Some natural occurrences thatcan also negatively affect coral reefs areglobal climate change, coral bleaching,hurricanes, and disease. Anthropogenicactivities have the potential to amplify the

negative effects of natural occurrenceson coral reefs systems. One example ofthis synergistic relationship is the in-crease in greenhouse gases (GHG’s)from industrial byproducts, their contri-bution to global climate change, and coralbleaching. The rapid accumulation of GHG’s inthe atmosphere has already altered theglobal climate. The average temperatureof the earth has increased 0.6°C to 0.8°Cin the past 100 years. By 2070, global

The White-out Effect: Coral Bleaching

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hypotheses exist that increases in sea sur-face temperatures (SST) and hence, cli-mate change, is the most common causeof bleaching over wide areas. This isbecause coral reefs are very sensitiveecosystems, especially to changes inwater temperature above 30°C or below22°C. Coral bleaching in the Caribbean

Bleaching causes coral to lose itsnatural color and turn white. Hypoth-eses exist that increases in sea sur-face temperatures (SST) and hence,climate change, is the most commoncause of bleaching over wide areas.


While traversing to the south endof the island (Ambergris Caye) Ipassed Tropic Air and the Island Su-per Market, I began to hear somerhythms from up ahead. As I neared,I recognized a positive energy ema-nating from the Iguana Junction. I Stopped! Looked Around!

Enjoying the beat with “Mango Ridums”submitted by Ernie Salac

There they were “MangoRidums,” jamming at a roadside bar.I’d heard them play in Caye Caulkerat Cocoplum Gardens, an upliftinggarden/jungle experience close to theairstrip on Caye Caulker, in previ-ous months but obviously they havemoved on to San Pedro Town. The two talented musicians,

Lennard and Neville Bonardy, hailfrom Trinidad and Tobago were theybegan formal training in both disci-plines of Art and Music. Lennard, aguitarist, was a resident musician atthe Hilton in Trinidad and worked atvarious hotels in Venezuela. Neville,his brother, plays key board, and stud-ied and performed extensively inVenezuela. Neville has also per-formed at the West Indies and St.Lucia’s Jazz Festival. Now, thismaster of the keyboard, with hisunique and innovative style, plays twokeyboards at right angles and when “in to it” plays with his eyes closed ashe feels the music while leading theband into the next piece with a dif-ferent style. The men play a varietyof unique island music which include:Reggae, Salsa, Samba, and Jazz.Recently, they starred at the MarubaResort in Belize. These talented art-ists provide a concert like feel at theroadside bar, Iguana Junction, in the

early evening from Wednesday toSaturday. A surprising paradox about thesebrothers is their profound hearingloss. They both wear “amplifiers” toaid in communication. Both believetheir loss of hearing has sharpenedtheir other senses to increase theirperception of the world around them. Their talents also lie in their artis-tic abilities. They paint murals focus-ing on nature and seascapes, as wellas signs and individual art work. Uti-lizing the beauty and positive pointsthey work with their clients to utilizea trained eye to create inspirationalwork where proper introspectiveform is standard. Together, they are celebratingtheir shared CARICOM heritage,drawing upon their upbringing andexperience in Trinidad and Tobago,bringing to Belize spiritual and posi-tive vibes in paradise for the travel-ing world to experience.

Lennard (guitarist) & brother Neville (keyboards)provide a concert-like feel at the roadside bar at theIguana Junction.

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The plethora of bird books onBubba’s shelves, in which he burieshis head most of the time, use objec-tive words to describe birds. It’s thenature of scientific description. Forinstance a particular Parrot describedin the popular ‘Guide book to Birdsof Central America’ by Howell andWebb, is said to have pale flesh zy-godactyl feet, short wings, a bluerump, gray orbital eye ring andhooked bill. The romance is just notthere. Oddly, every bird book in Bubba’slibrary described the Agami Heronas ‘Beautiful’, and even beholdersknow this to be a subjective descrip-tion. These books are written by or-nithologists and they must have a lovefor particular birds. Something aboutthis bird swept them off their feet. InCarolyn Millers book, ‘100 Birds ofBelize’, she said, “The Agami issurely one of the most beautiful Her-ons in the world”. In Belize, The Looters Trench Barat the Chan Chich Lodge near GallonJug is a famous gathering place forBirders from around the world.

Bubba and I prefer it, not as muchbecause we wish to hobnob (associ-ate) with the birding elite but morebecause the bartender bends a fewrules and serves Bubba Belikin beerin a bowl. My first exposure to theAgami was oddly there on a stroll tothe men’s room. I was first struckby this beauty in a lithograph hangingon the wall. My impression wasthat’s a Japanese brush artist’s ren-dition of some exotic Asian bird. Onreturning to the bar I quizzedNorman about it and discovered itwas an Agami of the Chan ChichLaguna Seca. I spoke with CarolMiller in the Looters Trench thatevening, she said the Lake was abreeding ground for the Agami andthey could almost always be found onits east shore. Smitten by its beautyand excited by the chance of a sight-ing Bubba and I planned a horse backride to the lake in the morning.. In the World of Aves, with in theorder of Ciconiiformes there is a 58member family called the Ardeidae(Herons), and 16 of those Heronfamilies can be found in Belize. The

The Agami Heron (agamia agami, Garza Agami)

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Agami are one of those living fami-l ies but they are l is ted byOrthithological groups as retiring.Agami is an American Indian namefor ‘Forest Bird’. They may still befound in parts of Mexico, northernGuatemala and throughout Belize. Allof their families hunt for fish withlong dagger-shaped bills. The Agamidevelop elongated plumage on theirhead and lower fore neck used forcourtship displays its colors also in-tensify during this breeding period.

The colors seem to have the irides-cent quality of peacock feathers. Theoccipital crest is a silvery white un-folded from against a deep blackneck. The dark bill and head are setwith amber red eyes. It’s under partsare a glossy green. Its throat and foreneck are white with a chestnut stripedown its middle. Its back is light iri-descent blue. Its legs are yellow withwebbed feet. Males and Females aresimilar in appearance but juvenile are

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The Agami is an American Indian name for Forest bird. They hunt for fish withlong dagger-shaped bills.


San Pedro Street Treats One of the features of life in tropical destinations like San Pedro and other parts of the Caribbean is the saleof in-season tropical fruits, vegetables, candy treats and home made pastries by road-side or street vendors.

Usually, they occupy a very small plot of place. In the corner of a street or in any strategic spot along the street where they usually offer special warm dishes, freshfruits/vegetables, candy treats and much more. During the year, it is a common occurrence to see or spot these vendors making a living by providing us with the verybest selection of their produce. Walking the streets of San Pedro, one can take a look at a variety of yummy treats that are on sale, but do we know most of what they areselling? The Sun, took it to the streets to visit the many local street vendors and find out about the yummy treats they offer. Here is what we found out!

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Gallery - Gift Shop Corn Atole, pronounced (ah-TOH-leh) is one of Belize’s rich and verypopular delicacies sure to quench yourthirst on the hot sunny days. This por-ridge is derived from the Maya andtoday their traditional hot drink is con-sidered a very refreshing and healthyfood. The drink is so popular in Belizethat it can be found in most places soldin a cup. The Creole people also arevery familiar with the drink, which theycall “caan lab”. The Aztecs and Mayasadored it and today’s new generationsfeed daily from it. The food (corn) thatused to be a cause of celebration forpre-Hispanic gods, is still being enjoyedby Latinos through tortillas,empanadas, tamales and many drinkssuch as the Atole, which share corn asthe common and main ingredient. Be-stowed with as many names as colors,corn is known as maize, maíz, elote,mazorca, jojoto or choclo, and thedishes and drinks that can be made

Atole de Maiz from it are not only part of the tradi-tion of the people of each and everycountry of Latin America, but also partof the daily life of its families. Now for some Atole de Maiz orbeverage made with corn. To make thisone, you need some fresh young corn,cinnamon sticks, sugar, condensed milkand water. First, cut kernels off cob,

then, take a blender or hand mill andblend finely. Add water to mixture andstrain with a colander or cloth so as tocollect the rich milky juice from thethrash. In a separate pot, boil waterand add the cinnamon sticks and plentysugar to it. Wait until water boils andthen add the milky corn juice to water.Stir mixture continuously for 20 to 25

minutes or until the mixture thickens.Then, add condensed milk to the por-ridge and enjoy a hot corn drink. If youprefer, you could purchase a cup of thisrich drink at the local fruit and veggiesstall located in the heart of town, in frontof Harry’s hotdogs on Pescador Drive. Join us next week as we feature an-other San Pedro street treat!

This corn porridge is derived from theMaya and is a hot drink that surpris-ingly enough, can be refreshing! It isdeliciously sweet and satisfying and canbe bought from the street vendorsacross from Harry’s Hot Dogs.


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Raw LandAlta Mar (S45) – 100’ x 100’ nice parcel in residential area. Priced at $85,000 US.Paradise Coves (B36) good sized lot 3.5 miles north of San Pedro – great location- 121’ x98’. $25,000 US.Caribbean Coves (G29) located 3 miles up the west side of Ambergris Caye. Watch thebeautiful sunset from this beachfront property. 68’ x 200’ – only $87,000 US – termsavailable.Club Caribbean - off the beach lots starting at $15,000 US.Holiday Lands (M53) Parcel 2615 – measures approximately 78’ x 72’, only two rows offthe beach. Asking price $60,000 US.Robles (S54) Lot #14a–Drive your boat up to your doorstep to this beautiful beachfront lot,lush with vegetation. Lot measures 80’ x 204’ & is priced to sell at $160,000 US.Robles (D19) Lot #23a measuring 100’ of beach front x 360’. Terms available and owneragrees to pay part of the government stamp duty!! Asking $119,000 US.Robles (D20) Lot #44 measuring 50’ of beach front x 270’. Terms available and owneragrees to pay part of the government stamp duty!! Asking $74,900 US.Corozal Town Center (R31) 7 ½ Acres of prime real-estate, road accessible on 3 sides,beautiful mature trees, cleared & ready to develop all amenities available.$110,000 US.

For details about greatproperties in Belize,please contact our office:

Barrier Reef Drive Phone: 011-501-226-4545San Pedro Town E-mail [email protected] Caye www.ambergrisrealestate.com

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is often spurred by a rise of at least 1.0°Cin SST above normal summertime maxi-mums with duration of at least two orthree days. Evidence suggests that the zooanthellaepresent in corals can recover and regaincolor within several months if the coralbleaching event is not severe. Otherwise,the coral dies. Multiple bleaching eventsin the Caribbean over the last several de-cades have resulted in widespread dam-age to reef-building corals and thus, de-cline in reef condition. According to theStatus of Coral Reefs of the World: 2004Volume One, the reefs of Belize begansuffering from coral bleaching in Juneand August of 1994. Acropora was thespecies most affected. There has been a50% coral reduction in live coral coverin Belize between 1997 and 1999, andcover has stayed relatively stable at that

level with slow recovery. Many scientists agree that corals’ abil-ity to adapt to the environmental effectsresulting from climate change dependson the severity of other human stressessuch as coastal development, over fish-ing, oil discharge, dumping of wastes,and pollution. A potentially effective man-agement tool that Belize utilizes in re-ducing these stresses is marine protectedareas (MPAs’).

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brown not white like most other her-ons. They are long legged birds thathave specialized in fishing, but frogs,lizards and snails are also on themenu. That afternoon we took a walkdown the Sac be trail from the lodgeto a quiet stream running through theforest. The book said ‘unmistakable’,so I assumed the Agami would be aneasy ID, but not that it would be therethe first moment I started to look. Inthe stream stood a very beautifulHeron, frozen, postured with neckcocked and ready to spear somethingunseen by me below the still water. Isaid in a whisper to Bubba,’ this isn’ttrue, it can’t be this quick and easy. Iwatched as long as Bubba could standit and then let him toss a rock into thewater to show be how it flew, but itdidn’t fly it merely back-stepped intothe bank and disappeared. We foundanother almost as easy the next dayafter we arrived at the lake. “Seca” is

a word the locals use for dry and thelake had been reduced from lack of rainto only shallow marsh along its eastshoreline. Bubba found an empty AppleSnail shell in the grass as large as atennis ball and immediately hypoth-esized that it had been eaten by anAgami and was probably a major foodsource when the lake failed to producefish. True, the status of this beautiful crea-ture in our world is retiring, but it hasobliviously found a hold out in the sanc-tuary around Chan Chich and GallonJug. The Wild Life ConservationSociety’s conservationists in collabo-ration with The Belize Government andthe Belize Audubon Society have beenprotecting wildlife in Belize since1980.Their mission is a noble one, “savewildlife and wild lands by understand-ing and resolving critical problems thatthreaten key species and large, wildecosystems.” To contribute you cansimply visit www.wcs.org/belize andspecify your donation go to the activi-ties at Gallon Jug. Bubba did!

Global Warming is believed to be thechief cause of Coral Bleaching.

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At Journey’s End ResortReservations: 226-2173

, Ambergris Caye’s latest trendy restaurant, is now open.Serving Palm Tree Cuisine, a fusion of Central American and

Caribbean delicacies, offers a selection of fresh local seafood,tender meats and exotic vegetables prepared by

our renowned chef.

Menu selections include: Jerk Seared Sea Scallop Crouton,Smoked Oyster Bruschetta, Spinach Pesto Goat Cheese Salad,

Rib-Eye Steak Argentino, Almond Nut Crusted Grouper,White Chocolate Pudding laced with a cardamom anglaise sauce,

Strawberry & Mango Ice Parfait.

boasts an atmosphere of relaxed elegance and style,with inventive cuisine in an enchanting setting.

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner…


plates that got our juices flowing and withthe first bite our taste buds were run-ning wild. A green and healthy salad,consisting of lettuce, oregano, tomatoes,cucumber, black olives was a great wayto kick start our meal. Immediately, weknew that we were in for a great expe-rience and delightful treat. The scrump-tious blend of the tomato and basil cer-tainly made Oregano’s lasagna trulydelectable. The finger licking lasagna,baked fresh with ground beef, was adefinite thumbs up – Yumm! A big hitat Oregano’s is the juicy, tender and ap-petizing baby back ribs. Served with yourchoice of side order, the ribs are mari-nated in selected spices and barbequedin Chef Carolyn’s secret and extra spe-cial sauce. This dish is guaranteed tosatiate your appetite! Whether you are looking for sea-food or an authentic Italian dish,Oregano is the place to get it. Want asandwich or just a fantastic appetizer,or just came in from fishing and wantyour catch cooked your way, then visitOregano, where every dish is exquis-itely prepared. Amongst other delightful dishes, whynot try their herbed chicken with pasta,in pesto or marinara sauce, accompa-nied by fresh veggies. Hungry for sea-food? No problem! try their BlackenedSnapper Filet; marinated in their special

sauce and fried in blackened spices,served with your choice of veggies or asteaming bed of rice. How about the gar-lic butter fish, the name says it all, whata fantastic choice! The fresh catch issautéed in butter and roasted garlic andtopped with fresh chopped basil, oh la la.A menu would not be complete withoutshrimp and at Oregano’s these succulentBelizean shrimp are gently sautéed inolive oil, garlic and white wine sauce. Looking for something to eat duringthe lunch hour, Oregano has different spe-cials every day. Conch soup, split peaswith pig tail, boil up, and stewed ox tailserved with rice and beans are but just afew of the many specials served everyweek. At Oregano’s you will find the perfectdrink to compliment your lunch or din-ner. Their fully stocked bar has specialtyspirited rums, and wines; Chardonay,Sauvignon Blanc, Sartori or Pinot Grigio. Oregano is open every day except onTuesdays, for orders kindly call (226)2233. Oregano, located on the beach nextto Central Park and Big Daddy’s, a fan-tastic Italian and Belizean fusion!

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...and the lasagna - adefinite thumbs up!

Various salads areserved with home-madedressing.

Oregano has various choices todelight your palate:The baby back ribs are tender,and the sauce - fantastic!


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Trivia Tidbits *More than one million Earths would fit inside the sun. *The male praying mantis often loses his head – literally – after courtingthe female. The latter is known to decapitate the earnest suitor, and she oftencompletely devours him. *The temperature on the Moon reaches 243 degrees Fahrenheit at middayon the lunar equator. During the night, the temperature falls to -261 degreesFahrenheit. *Most people by the age of sixty have lost 50 percent of their taste budsand 40 percent of their ability to smell. *The first successful parachute jump to be made from a moving airplanewas made by Captain Berry at St. Louis, Missouri, in 1912. *Each red blood cell lives an average of 4 months and travels between thelungs and other tissues 75,000 times before returning to the bone marrow todie. *According to weather forecast experts, here is a rule of thumb for weatherforecasting: winds from the northwest, west, and southwest usually indicatefair weather for a time, whereas winds from the northeast, east, and southpredict unsettled weather. *Disposable diapers in the United States make up enough trash to fill abarge half a city block long, every six hours, every day. *Javelinas are free-ranging, yet territorial animals that travel in smallherds. One of the reasons they travel in numbers is so they can huddle to staywarm — they don’t handle cold well and can freeze to death quickly.

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“What in the world is this?” Mike Kuhn asked. “Unless my eyes deceive me, it’s a nun,” Captain Rick said. We were anchoring the bar on the back side of BC’s and the combined weightof me, Mike, Rick, Cal and Casey were holding the bar in place because thewind was really fierce. “In the eighteen years I’ve been living in San Pedro I don’t think I’ve everseen a nun,” I said. “I don’t recall ever seeing one, either,” Cal said. “Maybe I have, but I’venever seen one dressed in the full habit.” “What about you, Casey?” Mike asked. “Huh?” Casey’s head came up off the bar. “There’s no use asking Casey,” Rick said. “He’s been drinking since lastnight. He probably couldn’t see that nun if she stumbled over him.” Casey turned his head toward the beach and spotted the nun. Before any of uscould stop him he ran out to her and punched her in the jaw. She fell like a sackof potatoes just as we reached him and Cal dragged him off. As Cal pulled him up by his shirt collar Casey was yelling, “You ain’t sotough now are you, Batman!”

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DEVELOPED PROPERTIES

Miramar Villas Penthouse suite – 2,400+ sq ft – outstandingview. Inquire.NEW** Grand Caribe Beach Condo project. Pre-construc-tion pricing. Inquire!Banana Beach Resort: Condos and Suites with 2 Pools,beach, restaurant and bar.Banana Beach properties haveguaranteed rental incomes!

3 bed beach condos $290,000.2 bed beach condos $242,500.1 bed beach condos $155,00 -195,000.1 bed courtyard suites $123,500.1 bed balcony suites $57,500.

Villa del Mar – new custom built beachfront home, 1 ac, pier,3 bedroom $995,000.Spacious rental beach home south of town. Sleeps 10 plusguest cottage. Pool, mature landscaping, large pier. Inquire.Caye Villas – Beach villas with pool.

2 bed 3 bath fully furnished $394,000.2 bed 3 bath fully furnished $395,000.

Tres Cocos home 2 bedrooms with caretaker quarters. Loca-tion! $275,000.San Pablo canal home w/ 200ft water frontage, 2 boat slips,ramp, fully fenced, 2 storey duplex 2bed/1bath up 1bed/1bathdown. $295,000.Mi Casa. Rental suites with spacious top floor owner’s quartersand loft apt. $650,000.The Castle 10 apt complex: $400,000.

UNDEVELOPED PROPERTIES

In town beach lot! Commercial or residential. $490,000.Mexico Rocks area 178 ft beach $765,000.Playa Blanca beach lot 60 x 105 ft w/dock $210,000.Playa Blanca beach lot 52 X 120 ft $225,000.Boca Ciega 4.5 acres 170ft beach front. $350,000.Buena Vista Point ocean view 75ft x 150ft $79,000 each.Buena Vista Point ocean view 75ft x 150ft $89,000 each.Laguna Estates ocean view lots from $35,000.Laguna Estates commercial tracts & islands Inquire!Caribbean Coves 200ft ocean front west side $150,000.Caribbean Coves 100 ft ocean front west side $85,000San Marcos 2 adjoining 50’ X 100’ lots - $35,000 each.Alta Mar 100ft x 100ft lot $65,000.

All prices are in US dollars and subject to change without notice. Forfurther details on these properties and much more call your

AMBERGRIS CAYE SPECIALISTS

www.SunriseBelize.comTEL 501-226-3737 / FAX 501-226-3379

E-mail: [email protected]

*BEACHFRONT HOMES *CONDOS *VILLAS *LAND*COMMERCIAL PROPERTY *HOTELS *ISLANDS

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Church ServicesSan Pedro Roman Catholic ChurchSun. Mass: 9 a.m. English; 11 a.m.Children’s; 7:30 p.m. Spanish; Sat.:Confessions 5-7 p.m; Mass or Com-munion Service every night at 7:30 p.m.Living Word Church Service Sun.10:45 a.m. Bible study Mon. 7:30 p.m.We do Christian charity work. 226-2950.Assembly of God Church onAngel Coral St. T-W-Sat.-Sun. at 7:30p.m.Lighthouse Christian Radio - 101.3FM. 226-4673, Cor. Buccaneer &Pescador Drive.

The Lions Club of San Pedro relieson income from its Friday and Sat-urday Night BBQ to support the needycommunity. Help a great cause -havedinner with us!

Green Reef A non-profit organiza-tion dedicated to the promotion of sus-tainable use and conservation ofBelize’s marine and coastal re-sources. [email protected]

San Pedro AA - 226-4464, 600-9061

Saga Society A non-profit “humanesociety” to address the stray cat anddog population in San Pedro. Phone226-3266.

Tourist Information

Miscellaneous

Map Sponsored byMonchos

Golf Cart Rental226-3262 or 226-4490

Emergency 911Crimestoppers 800 922-TIPSPolice 226-2022Fire 226-2372Wings of Hope - Medical emergencyair ambulance. Phone: 223-3292.Lions Health Clinic - 226-4052; emer-gencies 600-9071 or Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8am to 8pm; Sat., 8am - noon.Los Pinos Clinic 602-6383 and 226-2686.San Pedro Chiropractic Clinic 226-4695Hyperbaric Chamber - 226-2851, Dr.Otto Rodriguez - 600-0287 or 226-2854.Antonia Guerrero - 600-5475 or 206-2152. Eleazar Portillo - 610-4560 or226-3195.San Pedro Polyclinic II - 226-2536.8-12 and 2-5, Mon. to Fri. Emergen-cies 226-2555/2918 or 606-3864.Ambergris Hopes Clinic - 226-2660,Emergencies: 606-2316US Embassy - 227-7161Canadian Consulate - 223-1060Mexican Embassy - 223-0193Guatemalan Embassy - 223-3150Honduran Embassy - 224-5889

IMPORTANT #s

Journey’s End

Papi’s Diner

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Belize Tourism Board - 223-1910.Belize Tourism IndustryAssociation (BTIA) - 227-5717.San Pedro Tourist GuideAssociation 226-2391.

Paradise Found Belize

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THE HOLIDAY HOTEL - Every Wednesday, live music anda fabulous Beach Barbeque 6:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Barrier ReefDr. 226-2014.PIER LOUNGE - Home of the “World Famous Chicken Drop”every Wednesday night. Daily drink specials and two-for-onehappy hour. Located beachfront in the Spindrift Hotel. Phone226-2002.THE TACKLE BOX - come rock da box out over the water!Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday (starting @9:00PM) we have amazing live bands ranging from Reggae toPunta to old school Rock-n-Roll. We’ll have prizes, specialsand always that breath-taking Tackle Box ocean view! Locatedoff the San Pedro Water Taxi Pier at the end of Black Coral St.226-4313.FIDO’S RESTAURANT & BAR - Dine under the largestPalapa in San Pedro! Enjoy a full lunch & dinner menu withlive beachfront entertainment all night.

SEASIDE REAL ESTATE – Many listings, from raw landto beautiful beachfront homes. We can help you own a pieceof paradise. Call 226-4545 or E-mail [email protected] REALTY - Land, homes, businesses, condos andinvestment properties. Call 226-3737, fax 226-3379 or E-mail:[email protected] CAYO REAL ESTATE - Serving Belize from themountains to the reef. Phone 226-2791. www.casacayo realestate.netSOUTHWIND PROPERTIES - For all your Real Estateneeds. Call 226-2005 or 226-2060 for information or E-mail:[email protected] for current listings.PELICAN PROPERTIES LTD. - Fine properties on Amber-gris Caye. E-mail: [email protected] or phone 226-3234.BELIZE REALTY & BUILDING SERVICES - From rawland to dream home - we’re there every step of the way!PARADISE FOUND BELIZE LTD. REALTY - Land,Homes, Business, Investment. List your property with us.Office at CocoNet Internet. 607-9667 or [email protected]

ISLAND FERRY SERVICE & WATER TAXI – Scheduledferry service & water taxi for Ambergris Caye. Phone 226-3231.MONCHO’S GOLF CART RENTALS - Four & Six seatergolf carts available. Open daily 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. We deliver toyour room. 226-3262 or 226-4490.CRYSTAL AUTO RENTAL – Largest fleet in Belize. Of-fices at International Airport and Belize City. 223-1600, 0-800-777-7777.

SEARIOUS ADVENTURES Are You Ready? Lamanai,Altun Ha,CaveTubing with either Belize Zoo, Ziplining,orXunantunich Mayan Ruin, Manatee Watch and Beach BBQ,half day snorkeling and more. We are located ON THEBEACH straight down from the airstrip. Call #226 - 4202/4206 or Cell #662-8818.SAILSPORTS BELIZE – Windsurfing, kite sailing and sail-ing. The latest equipment and expert instruction makes it easyto learn. 226-4488 [email protected] – River cave tubing, manatee watch, RoblesBeach BBQ, Mayan ruins and more adventures. 226-2254.SEADUCTION SAILING – First class Day Cruises to CayeCaulker or Mexico Rocks. Beach BBQ or Sunset Cruise.Charters also available. Phone Seaduced at 226-2254.

Water, Sports & Tours

KRYSTAL SHIPPING CO./MASH CO. - We deliver con-struction supplies all the way to Robles Point! Phone 226-2089or E-mail: [email protected]’S HARDWARE - Storm supplies, electronics,household appliances, tools, home repair items and a wide va-riety of paints, stains and varnishes. Pescador Drive. Phone226-2302.

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ISLAND MINI GOLF & ICE CREAM - Sea GrapeDrive (1 block W of Barefoot Iguana). Open Mon.–Thurs. 12 – 9 p.m.; Fri. – Sun. 12 – 10 p.m.SAN PEDRO FITNESS CLUB – A/C Gym at Bel-ize Yacht Club, Fully-equipped. Open to the public.Tennis Courts, Lap and Family pools, Aqua Fitnessand Toning Classes.Open 7am Daily, 8am Sundays.226-2683.CAYE COFFEE – Take a taste of our locally roastedfresh coffee back home. A wonderful cup of coffeemakes such a great difference in your day. Try itand ask for more. 226-3568.WINE de VINE - Fine imported wines and cheeses.Olive oils, vinegars and specialty items. Located inthe Vilma Linda Plaza on Tarpon St. Phone 226-3430.OSCAR’S GYM - Free-weights, Pilates, basicYoga, Balance Ball, Tae Bo and more. Affordabledaily, weekly and monthly fees. Located in Boca delRio 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily 226-2239.BIG TREE PRODUCE – Fresh Local & ImportedFruits & Vegetables. Seafood, meats, juices & milkshakes. Pescador Dr. 226-2322.PAPA BEAR’S - Full Service, Internet Access.Pastries, coffee and deli sandwiches. Open 7 a.m.to 10 p.m. daily. Located on Fairdale Plaza, on Co-conut Drive.THE GREENHOUSE - Fresh Produce & Seafood.Belizean and imported speciality. Fresh herbs, coldcuts, chilled goods plus an exciting selection of gro-ceries. A/C local on Barrier Reef Dr. 226-2084.THE SAUSAGE FACTORY - Largest selection ofsmoked meats and sausage on the island. One milesouth of town. 226-2655.CAYE INTERNATIONAL BANK - Offering De-mand Deposit Accounts, Loans, Savings Accounts,etc. [email protected] or phone 226-2388.PROVIDENT BANK & TRUST - Offering a fullrange of International Banking Services. phone 223-

MATA CHICA - Mambo Cuisine - for food lovers.Homemade pasta, shrimp paté, bruschetta, char-broiled seafood and much more! Call 220-5010/5011.ROJO LOUNGE - Enjoy tropical lounge cuisine inone of the most beautiful beachfront settings in all ofBelize - Azul Resort. 226-4012.ELVI’S KITCHEN - serving the finest food since 1977.Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials. Caribbean Nighton Thursday. Mayan Fiesta every Friday - come tryour Maya Buffet. Open Monday – Saturday. Lunch:11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Dinner: 5:30 p.m. – 10:00p.m. Call us for group reservations. Ph 226-2404/2176“Where something good is always cooking!”CELI’S RESTAURANT ON THE BEACH at the San

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5698 services@prov identbank.bzGRANIEL’S DREAMLAND - Locally made furni-ture & accessories from all Belizean exotic hardwoods& Mahogany. On Pescador Drive, opposite Rock’s,Call 226-2632, ext. 18 or 226-2938. Open Mon-Sat 8:30-12:00 noon & 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. & Sun 10-12 noon.BAREFOOT BOOKS - Features a huge selection ofnew and used books. Gorgeous greeting cards and giftitems. Located at the southern end of Middle Street(Pescador Drive) across the courtyard from Mickey’s.206-2577.EXECUTIVE SERVICES - Let Us Expedite All YourNeeds! Liquor & restaurant licenses for January aredue now, and we can help expedite the process! Weare also consultants for work permits, retirement sta-tus, small claims and legal affairs. We’ll do all the trav-eling for you and get your paperwork pushed through.Call 606-8311 or e-mail [email protected]’s FROZEN CUSTARD and SORBET – If youlike ice cream, you will Love DandE’s Frozen Cus-tard! Delicious cones, shakes, sundaes and splits. Lo-cated on Pescador Drive next to Caramba Restaurant.Closed Wednesday. Phone 608-9100.ISLA BONITA ART GALLERY & CUSTOMFRAMING - art and crafts from Belizean and Carib-bean artists + contemporary abstract paintings. Cus-tom framing available 226-4650. SUNDANCER + MOONDANCER - Unique bou-tiques featuring beautiful, quality clothing, jewelry andgorgeous gift items for both men (Sundancer) and women(Moondancer). Phone: 226-3126.CORAL REEF ECOLOGY, Dr. Ken Mattes, TRECTopical Research & Education Center. Lecture everyThursday 7:30 PM. Details 226-3389 Taxi transport623-8385.ASIAN GARDEN DAY SPA - Certified Therapeuticand Thai Massage practitioners; Hot & Cold StoneTherapy, Body Scrubs, Facials and more in a tranquilAsian courtyard. San Pedro Town, across fromRamon’s. Ask about specials. 226-4072.

Pedro Holiday Hotel, serves Great Fajitas, salads andlocal dishes for LUNCH. DELECTABLE SEA-FOOD SPECIALTIES for dinner. OUTDOOR &INDOOR DINING 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. -9:00 p.m. Beach barbeque every Wednesday night withlive music.LILY’S TREASURE CHEST RESTAURANT - Onthe beach behind Lily’s Hotel. Join us for a cool breezeand the best seafood or USDA beef on our veranda bythe sea. 226-2650.RAMON’S VILLAGE - Enjoy breakfast, lunch anddinner in a Mayan atmosphere or on the veranda over-looking the Caribbean Sea. Coconut Drive. Phone 226-2071.

LUNA at Journey’s End Resort - Experience fine din-ing on the beach north of San Pedro. Visit our tropicalbar featuring karaoke, dance and fun music. Phone226-2173.RICO’S SURFSIDE RESTAURANT – A truly uniquedining experience on the beach at Banyan Bay. Serv-ing breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Phone 226-3739ext. 135.PAPI’S DINER – The place for fine food at dinerprices. Taste the Caribbean. Call 226-2047.MICKEY’S PLACE - Open daily 6:30 a.m. - 10a.m. for breakfast, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. for lunchand 6 - 10 p.m. for dinner. Burritos on Wednesdays.Pescador Drive. Call 226-2223.BLUE WATER GRILL – Island cuisine with a twist!Wood-fired Oven Pizzas, Sushi & more! Open daily.Happy Hour 4 to 6 p.m. 226-3347.EL DIVINO RESTAURANT at BANANA BEACH- Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner from 6 a.m -10 p.m. Book your party or banquet today! Phone226-2444.RENDEZVOUS RESTAURANT AND BAR - Themost romantic spot in town featuring award winningchefs. Thai and French cuisine blended to make para-dise taste like heaven, or so our customers say. FreeRendezvous Wine tasting from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00p.m. Fermented, blended and bottled here on theproperty. Open for lunch and dinner. Call 226 3426for reservations and transport options.VICTORIA HOUSE - International and Island-Stylecuisine. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Reser-vations recommended, call 226-2067.CASA PICASSO TAPAS + MARTINIS - Smallplates, big pastas and fantastic desserts! “Hippestmartini spot”-Frommer’s. Nightly 5:30pm, closedSundays. reservations 226-4507.THE TACKLE BOX BAR & GRILL - whether it’s alittle break from the beach or a whole night out, theTackle Box is just the place. The kitchen serves awide array of affordable fresh comfort foods rangingfrom our big Tackle Box Burgers, special friedchicken, to some of our more local fare and seafoods.And what a better place to enjoy our dishes, than ourback porch out over the water.THE STAINED GLASS PUB - located in the heart ofTown featuring homestyle cooking with a gourmetflair; dine alfresco streetside or enjoy the air condi-tioned quaint European atmosphere in the unique Pubroom. The Best Burger in town and several wines bythe glass, full liquor bar...friendly & informativefor visitors—A Must While in San Pedro ! Visa/MC 226-4147.GEORGE’S KITCHEN - Serving Breakfast, Lunch& Dinner. Located on Coconut Drive across from Co-rona Del Mar. Closed Tuesdays. Open 7:00a.m.–3:00p.m. & 6:00p.m. – 9:30p.m. Phone 226-2974.

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