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Visitor Guide September 8, 2005

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Proud young Belizeans parade through town on their float at last year’s celebrations.Be sure to catch September’s 10th and 21st celebrations!

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Birds of all sizes begin their journey south for thewinter to enjoy the tropical climate of Belize.

Music ranging from Punta to Blues, combined with barbeques and beverages, can be found in many places along the beach.


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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 resort orlooking for an adventurous, yet ro-mantic 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

Greetings to my visiting friends

Where did you read your San Pedro Sun?Where did you take your San Pedro Sun & Visitor Guide?Take a photo of you and the paper and send it to us at:[email protected].

Photos taken in unique and unusual places are preferred. Be sureto identify who is in the photo and where the photo was taken.Don’t forget to include your names and what you were doing.

“We read our San Pedro Sun while waterskiing in GreeleyColorado,” says Terry Brady. “We can’t wait to be back there[in San Pedro] again! The paper helps to keep us connected”

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the weekly paper – Wordsof the Week. This week, wewill present a few commonphrases in English and giveyou their Spanish & Creole

translations. We would like to thankSylvana Woods for all her assis-tance with the Creole translations.Enjoy!!!

Language can link uswith other cultures, nomatter how foreign thetongue may be. In aneffort to share thisform of communica-tion with our audience,The San Pedro Sun proudlypresents its newest addition to

Wait a minute.Hoal op fi wahn lee wail noh.Espera un momento.

How far is the airport?How faar di yaapoat deh fahn ya?¿Que lejos queda el aeropuerto?

Come and see me some time.Yu mos kohn hayl mi wan a deez/dehnya dayz.Ven a verme uno de estos días.


Watch for Harriettewalking the beach with

her camera.What question will she

ask you?

WOMAN ONTHE BEACH

by Harriette Fisher

Question: Why are you here in San Pedro?

Betty & Dennis Lindner & daughter KellyLong Island, New York, USABoth are teachers, Staying at Belizean Shores“I read an article in a magazine about five yearsago and have wanted to come ever since.”

David & Jackie Herring, London, EnglandReal Estate Investor & teacher, Staying at Ramon’s Village“Looking for a lost relative.” “We came for the laid back Caribbean atmosphere andthe rum.”

Felicia & Mike Watts, Atlanta, GeorgiaOwns catering business and does Marketing for a powercompany. Staying at Banyan Bay“A neighbor who bought an island here told us aboutthis place.”“I follow my wife, she is a good trip planner.”

Elisabeth WertheimRetired School MasterHaiku, Maui, HawaiiStaying up north with family“Because my daughter liveshere and I came to visit her.”

Thomas & Marilyn Gates, Jericho, Vermont, USAFirefighter & Advanced Level Emergency Medical Tech-nician, Staying at Paradise Villas“My wife came here with friends of hers and went div-ing. She brought home pictures and stories and I said Ihave to go.”

We at Southwind Properties specialize in the listing & sale of fine islandproperties - Homes, Condos, Hotels, Commercial, Income-ProducingProperties & Land for homes or large parcels for development. Be sure tomeet with Marianne, Lori or Claudio to discuss your particular needs.Southwind Properties prides itself in being there full-time for full serviceand full disclosure for all your real estate needs. Call 226-2005/2060 orE-mail [email protected] for more information.

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Condos/Homes & Commercial PropertyVista Del Mar Apartments (C44) Vista del Mar – Located south of town, this is anexcellent investment property with (4) 1 bdrm/1 bath apts. and an owners 2 bdrm/2bath apt, all fully furnished. Not many properties built to the standard of this one. CallAgents for full details of this excellent opportunity. Excellent investment at $665,000US.Stained Glass Pub (M57) Stained Glass Pub – a profitable restaurant with anexcellent opportunity of becoming a San Pedro landmark. Priced to sell at $196,000.00US. Drastically Reduced to $165,000US.Exclusive Property on Calabash Caye (J29) 14 acres with 2000 feet of beachfrontage on Calabash Caye at Turneffe Islands. Fully and luxuriously furnished 4250sq. ft. house. All utilities and permits are in place for a resort with 10 cabanas. Askingprice 4.75 million US. Terms Possible.Mata Grande Residential (S51) Private two level concrete home on large secondrow property available at Mata Grande. Upstairs owners quarters with 2 bedrooms /2bath, wraparound porch, caretaker apartment, workshop and laundry room. Verygood price at $250,000US.

Raw LandCaribbean Coves (G29) located 3 miles up the west side of Ambergris Caye. Watchthe beautiful sunset from this beachfront property. 68’ x 200’ – only $79,900US – termsavailable.Club Caribbean - off the beach lots starting at $15,000US.Holiday Lands (M53) Parcel 2615 – measures approximately 78’ x 72’, only tworows off the beach. Asking price $60,000US.Flying Fisherman (D16) lot 300’ off the beach, measures 50’ x 78’. Only $19,000 USREDUCE FOR QUICK SALE -$11,000US.Palm Bay Club (M49) Lot #94 – 3rd row lot, 100’ x 90’. $16,000US.Paradise Coves (W23) Located 3 miles north and only 150’ from the sea, thisproperty has a septic system, 20,000 gallon cistern and a concrete foundation await-ing completion. An excellent investment in this desired area. $120,000US.Robles – 3 side by side off the beach lots each 92’ x 190’ for $60,000US each.


Red, white and blue are visible in allparts of the country with the Septembercelebrations just around the corner. At atender age of 24, Belize is commemo-rating its historical achievements. Sep-tember is a festive time of year in Belize.It is a time of year that celebrates ourhistory, our culture, our people and ournation. It is a time when Belizeans, of allages; young, middle-aged and senior citi-zens all take pride in celebrating Belize.People all over the country gather at pub-lic venues to enjoy entertaining and edu-cational performances in honor of twovery important national holidays, whichfall in the month of September. Theseare the Battle of St. George’s Caye Day

(September 10th) and Independence Day(September 21st). On September 10th, 1798, at St.George’s Caye Belize, the British buc-caneers fought with the Spaniards overthe territory of Belize and won. The tra-dition of celebrating this victory is stillcarried on today, and each year a weeklong calendars of events ranging fromreligious services to carnivals are held.This year that has not changed and hereare the events that are taking place onthe respective dates. Corozal known forits beautiful beaches commemorates theday with a host of activities leading up tothe 10thTonight, September 8th, The GrupoFolklorico de Othon P. Blanco, known

by their spectacular performances dur-ing the International Costa Maya Festi-val, will take center stage at the CivicCenter to entertain the crowd with a nightof fun and laughter. September 9th, a mo-torcade with the police and fire engineswill roam the streets with sirens and hornssignaling the festivities only a couple ofdays away; followed by a band concertthat will take place at the Market Com-pound. On September 10th, the officialceremonies and the crowning of the queenwill take place at the Miami Beach, fol-lowed by a citizen’s parade around town. In Orange Walk, the 10th is a very joy-ous and festive occasion. On September9th, the police and fire engines will goaround town blowing their horns and si-rens as a sign of patriotism to the coun-try. Finally on the 10th, the stadium willbe rocking all day with a Garifuna All

Star Band entertaining the crowds, fol-lowed by a parade that will passingthrough the main streets of town. Taking a trip west of the country, Cayogoes all out the Saint George’s celebra-tions; they start celebrating the festivi-ties early. On the ninth, a fire engineparade and the torch run will finish at thePolice Station. Then, at midnight, an ex-plosive display of fireworks will light upthe sky. On the 10th, the official ceremo-nies and the crowning of the queen willkick off the celebrations. Followed by amassive parade on the main streets ofSan Ignacio and a big “jump-up” will fi-nalize the night’s festivities. Belize City will host the most presen-tations, activities and events among allthe districts, they begin celebrating theSt. Georges Caye Day from the 1st of

Celebrating the 10th with style allaround the country!

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Rendezvous Restaurant & Wineryproudly presents The San Pedro Inter-national Jazzfest, which will be held onDecember 17th and 18th, 2005. So, markyour calendars and plan to be there bothdays, from 2:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m. This year, the Festival will featurean array of local and international art-ists including:*Tony Brown – His musical careerspans forty years. His style of musichas diversified while maintaining hismusical integrity and has evolved into ahigh quality professional hybrid of all thecultural, musical experiences of his life.His R&B and blues (mixed with gospeland country blues) background influ-enced his funk concept which createdan impact of his Yank Skank embel-lished Reggae. After years of being aroad musician, production manager,road manager, and developer of musi-cal events, Tony has now organized hismusic into a professional business basedon the inspirations of his works and ex-periences.*Caesar’s Mango Jam Band – Thisamazing group has performed country-wide and always leaves audiences want-ing more.*Chris McNulty – This amazing jazzvocalist has been hailed by critics in theUS as a rare find among jazz singersand in her native Australia as a trueoriginal and naturally gifted talent. Witha touch of Sarah, a hint of Ella, and awhole lot of vibe, McNulty is blessedwith an exquisite instrument and a natu-ral sense of swing.*Paul Bollenback: He possesses an emo-tionally expressive style, and eclecticapproach is the result of years of listen-ing, studying and playing music byCarlos Santana, Yes, Wes Montgom-ery, George Benson, John Scofield, PatMetheny, Kenny Burrell, HerbieHancock, Bill Evans, John Coltrane,Wayne Shorter, Jimi Hendrix, JohnnyWinter and Lenny Breau, then he heardMiles Davis and his world changed for-ever.

*Ugonna Okegwo – He is one of themost distinctive and sought-after jazzbassist’s in the world. Critics acrossthe globe have praised him for his richtone, supple sense of swing, stylisticrange and inventiveness. These quali-ties have not only earned him a placeon the bandstand with jazz legends asdiverse as Clark Terry, Benny Golson,Pharaoh Sanders and Joseph Jarman –they have established him as one of theleading lights of a younger generationredefining jazz for the new century.*Gary Bartz – From 1962-64, Garyjoined Charles Mingus’ Workshop andbegan practicing regularly with fellowmembers of the horn section, includ-ing Eric Dolphy. In 1968, Bartz beganan association with McCoy Tyner,which included participating in Tyner’sclassic Expansions and Extensions al-bums. Work with McCoy proved es-pecially significant for Bartz becauseof the bandleader’s strong connectionto John Coltrane — who Gary suc-cinctly cites as a profound influence.Gary continues to perform and recordwith McCoy to this day.*Marco Solo is an international musi-cian, singer, and pan flute craftsmanwho currently resides in Guatemala.Born Mark Weinstein in Toledo, Ohioin 1952, he began his musical journeywith private instruction with the then-unknown composer Chip Davis, whowent on to found the “Manheim Steam-roller” and other successful musicalventures. This will be the third Jazz Festival inseven years. This event is free to ev-eryone and all monies collected will goto a good cause. They are open to sug-gestions as to which cause it will go to.They are looking for volunteers to helpas well. They are also looking for localcommunity input in the form of artistsand musicians. For more informationplease go to:www.sanpedrojazzfestival.tkThe website will be updated almost dailywith new musicians and information.

September. On the eight, Belize culturereigns as a Kriol Festival will take placeat the House of Culture. This festivalwill showcase some of Belize’s rich-est fine arts of the Creole people. Fi-nally on the tenth, the official cer-emony, crowning of the Queen of theBay and the 207th Battle of St.George’s Caye Anniversary will becelebrated at the Memorial Park thatwill commence at 10:00 a.m. Follow-ing the anniversary ceremony will bea colorful parade throughout town.These activities and many more issurely to bring the annual traditionalive and rocking.

The mood in the City and DistrictTowns is upbeat as a multitude ofBelizeans from home and abroad, aswell as visitors flock the country toparticipate in the celebrations. On themorning of September 10th, Belizeansand friends of Belize parade through thestreets and enjoy local dishes, spirits,and music. Displays of local arts, crafts,and cultural activities can be seen, whileBelizeans in their festive moods danceto the rhythms of punta rock, soca, andreggae. On occasions like this, one cansample local dishes that depict thecountry’s rich culture so come and ex-perience the harmony of our many cul-tures. On behalf of The San Pedro Sun,have a safe and happy September cel-ebrations.

Celebrating the 10th

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Live Blues music and barbeque, along with your favorite beverage, was “servedup” in classic beach style at the Sundiver Beach Resort last Sunday. Located fourand a half miles north of “the cut,” the new owner and long time resident musi-cian, Ebbe Weile, told The San Pedro Sun that he plans to offer entertainmentthat combines live music, food and fun in the sun every Sunday afternoon. Eachweekend will offer a different theme, varying from Blues to Beach Boy Barbeque.“We are just a bunch of guys who love our music,” said Ebbe. Come and enjoy aswim in the pool after your journey by boat, bike or golf cart to the secludedlocation away from the “bustle” of town.

Blues, Brews & Barbeque at Sundiver

presents:2005


It’s September and migrating birdswill be showing up on Ambergris by thehundreds, some just passing through andsome here for the winter. I quizzed Bubba last September about‘Flyways’ (the paths birds use in travel-ing to and from) and I discovered Am-bergris to be directly in the MississippiFlyway and the Belize mainland to be ina bottleneck of the Central, Pacific andMississippi Flyways, a unique vantagepoint to observe migration. This year I asked him about ‘how andwhy’ birds migrate. Bubba said, “Why it’s easy. They fly

from breeding grounds in the north, whenwinter threatens their food supplies, towarmer and richer sources in the south,then back again in the spring. For some,

Migration Seasonwww.ambergriscaye.com/birdsbelize by Elbert Greer

like the Blackpoll War-bler, a journey of25,000 miles. ‘How’ is the bigmystery! Scientistsdon’t know exactlyhow the migratingbirds find their wayover long distances,but they are discover-ing that birds tune intoan astonishing varietyof sensory cues thatmay be used for navi-gation.

Observers have long theorized thatmigrants use mountain ranges, rivers,and coastlines for guidance. Scientificresearch suggests that some birds may

also set their courses by the sun, bythe patterns of stars, even by the linesof force in the Earth’s magnetic field,perhaps in combination with gravity. Some birds respond to ultravioletand polarized light and can hear low-frequency sound that travels thousandsof miles. Thus upland sandpipers fly-ing high above the Mississippi couldhear surf from both the Atlantic andPacific coasts. How migrants process these cluesis a mystery. But the incredible factsremain: the birds know where theyare, and they know where they’re go-ing. This month if you keep your eyesopen you should catch sight of yellow-billed cuckoos, American Redstarts ora ruby-throated hummingbird.”

The American Redstart, is one of several migratorybirds that follow the Mississippi flyway through Belize.

The Blackpoll Warbler may possibly migrate up to 25,000miles!

Also migrating isthe yellow-billedcuckoo (right). Itjoins the manybirds who migrateyearly to warmer,richer sourceslocated south.


The routes followed by migratory birds are numerous, and whilesome of them are simple and easily traced, others are extremely compli-cated. Differences in distance traveled, in time of starting, in speed offlight, in geographical position, in the latitude of the breeding and win-tering grounds and in other factors all contribute to great diversity. Notwo species follow exactly the same path from beginning to end; geo-graphical groups of species with an almost continental distribution maytravel different routes. Bird migration is generally thought of as a north-and-south move-ment, with the lanes of heavier concentration following the coasts, moun-tain ranges and principal river valleys. In general, it may be said that thegreat routes of migration do conform very closely to major topographi-cal features when these happen to lie in the general direction of thetravel to be performed. It happens to work out nicely in North Americawhere the coasts, mountain chains and come of the larger rivers do notdepart from a north-and-south alignment. The terms “migration route” and “flyway” are to some extent theo-retical concepts, while the latter has, in addition, come to have an ad-ministrative meaning. Migration routes may be defined as the lanes ofindividual travel from any particular breeding ground to the winterquarters of the birds that use them. Flyways, on the other hand, maywell be conceived as those broader areas in which related migrationroutes are associated or blended in a definite geographic region. Theyare wide arterial highways to which the routes are tributary. There are four (4) major North American flyways that have beennamed the Atlantic, the Mississippi, the Central and the Pacific Flyways.Except along the coasts, the flyway boundaries are not always sharplydefined, and both in the northern breeding and the southern winteringgrounds there is more or less overlapping. As a matter of fact, in theregion of Panama, parts of all four flyways merge into one.

The Flyway Systems


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As we are all painfully aware, rainshowers in Belize are almost alwaysfollowed by the hatching of thousandsof new mosquitoes. When these men-acing pests make their presenceknown, we quickly find ourselvesreaching for the repellent in an attemptto keep bites to a minimum. It’s hardto imagine, but if it weren’t for oneamazing and largely overlooked in-sect, this world would be swarmingwith even more mosquitoes. Dragonflies are only one of a fewtypes of creatures who prey upon

Dragonflies – The“Mosquito Hawk” of the Tropics

mosquitoes, and for that, humansshould be thankful. In this and otherways, dragonflies play an importantrole in maintaining the balance ofbiodiversity in the coastal ecosystem. In existence for the past 280-380million years, dragonflies are someof the most ancient insects around.The first dragonflies that existed weremuch larger than the present day spe-cies, having a wingspan reaching 35inches. Today, dragonfly wingspansrarely exceed 10 inches, yet these in-sects are still able to reach speeds of

19 miles per hour. In addition to twoelongated wings, dragonflies areequipped with six legs, although theyare seldom used for walking. Theirabdomen is elongated and they havelarge heads, a short antennae, andsensitive eyes to assist dragonflies infinding their prey. Throughout the temperate andtropical areas of the world, there areover 5,000 species of dragonflies,usually living near water. To repro-duce, these creatures lay eggs in mud,water or in the tissue of a plant. Somespecies also simply drop their eggs(usually several thousand) into waterso that they can hatch. During theirlife cycle, dragonflies experience twostages, first an aquatic (nymph) andthen an adult stage. In one to fourweeks, the eggs hatch into nymphsand these mature in the water. Be-fore becoming an adult, nymphs molt

ten to fifteen times to allow room forgrowth. As a nymph and an adult,dragonflies fall prey to fish, amphib-ians and birds. In addition, nymphshave become a popular type of baitused by fishermen and in some ar-eas, particularly in the United States;the fish bait market has significantlyaffected dragonfly populations. As predators, adult dragonfliesfeed on flying insects, such as mos-quitoes which they catch on theirwings, either by flying around or sit-ting stationary. Dragonflies areunique in that they are carnivorous,eating other insects in abundance. Itis not uncommon to hear of a drag-onfly stuffing its mouth with up to ahundred mosquitoes at one time!Known as the “mosquito hawk,”dragonflies may be our best defenseagainst a world overcrowded withthose bothersome blood-suckingpests. Some believe that as an alter-native to the current method of usingdangerous insecticides to control themosquito population (as San Pedrodoes), perhaps dragonflies should befarmed and released. In several ar-eas of the world, this has proven tobe an effective method of ensuringthe balance of biodiversity, while alsokeeping mosquito populations incheck, and that is a very good thing.

The first dragonflies were much larger than the present day species, havinga wingspan reaching 35 inches. Today, dragonfly wingspans rarely exceed10 inches.

Known as the “mosquito hawk,” drag-onflies may be our best defenseagainst a world overcrowded withmosquitoes.

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Maya women rose and started the fires before 4:00 a.m. Women made breakfasttoasting leftover cornmeal pancakes. By 5:00 a.m., men had finished eating and leftfor the fields with their sons. There they harvested their maize. At mid-afternoonmen and boys would return from the fields and sometimes hunt or check their trapsalong the way. They would kill birds with blowpipes and clay pellets. Sometimesthey also hunted with spears. When the men got home they had hot baths waiting forthem. Some cities had community baths. After bathing men had dinner but thewomen didn’t eat with the men. The women served the men and then ate theirdinner later. Dinner could include cornmeal, black beans, meat, maize, rabbit andturkey. After dinner, men usually worked at making wooden and jade items whichwere sometimes used in trade. Women would spin cotton and weave.Farmers Farmers had their own plots of land as well as gardens next to heir houses. Eachvillage alsohad a plot ofc o m m u n a lland which ev-eryone wouldhelp to tend.F a r m e r sd r a i n e dswampy ar-eas, enclosedwith earthbanks to keepthe water outand the farm-ers wouldplant cropsthere. Thenthey built irrigation canals, which brought water from the swamps to the cropsgrowing in the fields. Mayans made use of several kinds of trees. Cocoa beans fromcacao trees were considered valuable and sometimes used as money. People chewedthe leaves of the sapodilla tree, and the resin from copal trees was used in religiousceremoniesTime To measure passages of time, priests studied the sun, the moon, and Venus.Mayas had a calendar with 18 months with 20 days, plus five unlucky days whichmade up the days in a year. The Mayas also had a religious calendar which had 260 days in it. Each day wasgiven a name and a number.Clothing Men wore an ex which is a loincloth. Women wore loose sack-like dresses. Theclothes of the priests and nobles were made with finer materials and had manyshells and beads on them. For ceremonies, they wore wonderful head-dresses.Beauty The Mayans had a sense of beauty that would be seen as hideous in our present

society. They practiced skull deforma-tion by tying boards to the forehead ofnewborn children. Mayans also had tattooing and bodypiercing. They would put body painton themselves for special occasions. They filed their teeth to make thempointy and then they put jade in theholes.Mayan Gods Mayas believed each day was a godthat carried the weight of the day onits back. The priests had to figure outhow all the gods were linked to a par-ticular time. According to the MayanReligion, Mayans believed in keepinga “tree of life” and to honor their gods,they had blood sacrifices. The AncientMayan religion also had a very majorand important job in the Mayan poli-tics, military, and economy. For anexample, they built temples to makesocial come together at one level andto increase rulers’ authority andpower. The Mayans had gods for al-most everything.

Maya Everyday Life

It seems that a Karaoke craze is sweeping over “La Isla Bonita.” Singersflock establishments every week in the hopes of gaining Karaoke superstardom. On Saturdays, hopefuls flock to the Pier Lounge from 8:00 p.m. until ?, for achance to belt out the songs of their choice. Island Sounds Productions in con-junction with the Punta Boys keep the crowds entertained. Music from Selena toBritney Spears fill the room and delight everyone. On Friday, the rockin’ place to be for your Karaoke fix is at the Tackle Box.Satisfy your musical craving and join in the fun. But, you must not miss tonight’s big event. Karaoke at Jaguar’s Temple NightClub when in conjunction with the Reef Radio, the Karaoke finals will take placestarting at 9:00 p.m. For the past few weeks, contestants have been battling tosecure a place in the finals. Now, eight contestants vie for the title of KaraokeKing or Queen as well as walk off with amazing prizes and cold, hard cash. So,come over to Jaguar’s Temple and cheer for your favorite singer!!!

Karaoke – singing to your heart’s delight


San Pedro Roman CatholicSchool – Brightening the mindsof San Pedro’s youth. ContactPrincipal Roxanni Kay – 226-2550, [email protected]

Green Reef – A non-profitorganization dedicated to thepromotion of sustainable use andconservation of Belize’s marineand coastal resources. [email protected]

Lions Club of San Pedro –Relies on income from its Fridayand Saturday Night BBQ tosupport the needy community.Help a great cause. ContactPresident Isela Graniel – 226-2064.

Saga Society – A non-profit“humane society” to address thestray cat and dog population inSan Pedro. Contact 226-3266.

Alcanzando a los inalcanzables– Helping the youth of SanPedro against the battle withdrug addiction. Contact VirginaWallace at 226-3018.

San Pedro High School –Helping students “Anchor inSuccess.” Contact PrincipalAngel Nuñez or ChairpersonMrs. Martha Guerrero at 226-2045/2010/2043.

SP AIDS Commission -A non-profit organization that helpseducate and inform the society inways to help AIDS victims andtheir families.

San Pedro Public Library - Apublic service that helps promotethe importance of literacy andeducation for the betterment oflives and the community. 206-2028.

The Governor General’s Musicin Schools Program, San PedroChapter - c/o San Pedro TownCouncil, P.O. Box 54, 226-2198,[email protected] organization created todevelop and promote the love ofmusic and the practice of the artsthroughout Belize.

Donate to theseworthy San Pedro

organizations!

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Ingredients for masa (dough)*2 1/4 cups masa harina (flour)*4 tablespoons all-purpose flour*1/2 teaspoon salt*1 1/2 cups warm water lard or cornoil for frying

Directions for Masa: *Mix the firstfour ingredients until they are wellblended. *Divide the dough into 12equal size balls and press them lightlyin a waxed paper lined tortilla press.You can also flatten it with a rollingpin or your bare hands; just be sureto keep it round and even. They shouldbe smaller and thicker than regulartortillas, about 1/8” thick and 2 ½”-3” in diameter. *In a deep skillet, frythem on both sides in hot lard or oil.They will inflate as they cook. *Re-move each one as it inflates and drainwell on paper towels.Ingredients for pickled red onions*2 red onions – peeled and thinly sliced*1/2 cup lime juice*1/2 teaspoon dried oregano – (op-tional)*salt and pepper – to taste

Directions for the pickled red on-ion: *Place onions in a saucepan, addwater to cover, bring to a boil andremove from heat. *Drain and rinsein cold water to stop the cooking pro-cess. *Place the onions in a glass con-tainer with lime juice, dried oreganoand salt and pepper. *Allow to sit for

Salbutes These delicious snacks are small, thick tortillas with avariety of toppings, the most popular topping of all is shredded, cookedturkey or chicken.

several hours before serving. Theykeep up to one week in the refrigera-tor.

Other Toppings*1 cup shredded cabbage or lettuce*1 tablespoon lime juice*1 1/2 cups cooked turkey or chicken– shredded*2 tomatoes – sliced

*Avocado, sliced or diced, and sea-soned with salt and lime (optional)

Assemble Salbutes: *Mix 1 table-spoon of lime juice with cabbage.*Salt and pepper to taste. *Top eachsalbute with a layer of cabbage, thenturkey or chicken, pickled red onionand sliced tomato. *Place a slice ofavocado, if desired. *Serve immedi-ately.Serves 12

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“Yes, sir? Are you going to be having breakfast?” “Yes,” I told the waitress. “I’m going to have Johnny cakes. How much arethey?” “They’re three cents each,” the waitress said. I was in a little restaurant in Belize City and I knew prices were a lot cheaperthan they are on Ambergris Caye. I didn’t know they were that much cheaper,though. “Alright,” I said. “I’m going to have two Johnny cakes and two scrambledeggs.” “Eggs are five cents each,” the waitress said. “In that case, I’ll have three of them,” I told her. “How much is coffee?” “A small coffee is two cents and the large coffee is three cents.” “These prices are amazing,” I said. “How much is bacon?” “Bacon is a nickel.” When I finished my meal, I told her, “You have a really nice restaurant, butI just don’t see how you can make money selling food at these prices,” I said. “Oh, it’s not my restaurant,” she said. “I just manage it for the owner.” “Where is the owner?” “She went to Cayo for the weekend with my husband.” “What’s she doing with your husband?” I asked. “The same thing I’m doing with her business.”

Trivia Tidbits *When cows graze in their natural head-down position, their saliva pro-duction increases by 17 percent. *The X-Files, the popular television show, is shown in France under thename Aux Frontiere’ Du Reel — which translates to “At The Borders ofReality.” *Rubber is one of the ingredients of bubble gum. It is the substance thatallows the chewer to blow a bubble. *It takes an average of 345 squirts to yield a gallon of milk from a cow’sudder. *The heaviest known meteorite to fall to Earth – the Hoba West meteorite– lies where it fell in Africa. Weighing about 60 tons, it is not likely to bemoved. *“Happy Birthday” was the first song to be performed in outer space,sung by the Apollo IX astronauts on March 8th, 1969. *A python can swallow a rabbit whole and may eat as many as 150 mice ina six month period. *About 24 percent of alcoholics die in accidents, falls, fires, and suicides. *In Clarendon, Texas, there is reportedly a law on the books that lawyersmust accept eggs, chickens, or other produce, as well as money, as paymentfor legal fees. *Poison oak is not oak, poison ivy is not ivy. Both are members of thecashew family Anacardiaceae.

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.

DEVELOPED PROPERTIES"Banana Beach Resort: Condos and Suites with 2 Pools, beach, restaurantand bars. All Banana Beach properties have guaranteed rental incomes!3 bed beach condos $290,000.2 bed beach condos $242,500.1 bed beach condos $165,00 -195,000.1 bed courtyard suites $123,500.1 bed balcony suites $57,500."Eden Park Villas luxury 2000 ft2 2 bedroom beachfront now selling!Palms $450,000.Paradiso $495,000.Imperial $595,000."Villa del Mar – new custom built beachfront home, 1 ac, pier, 3 bed-room $975,000."Casa Grande – Palmeros Point Beach Club. New 3 bedroom 3 ½bathroom beach home fully furnished and self sufficient $675,000."The Villa Turquesa at Mata Grande designer 3 bedroom beach homewith pier and optional adjoining beach lot $975,000."Villa Aurora – custom built home. 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom. Pool -$675,000."Tres Cocos Garden Home 2 bedrooms with caretaker quarters. Location!$275,000."Ocean view 3 bed/2 bath concrete home with roof top deck. $210,000."Duplex home close to the Yacht Club $125,000. Reduced to only$110,000"Caye Villas – Beach villas with pool.2 bed, 2 bath fully furnished $394,000.2 bed, 3 bath fully furnished $395,000."Mi Casa. Rental suites with spacious top floor owner’s quarters and loftapt. $650,000."San Pablo home – Flamboyant Park area. 2 bed, 1 bath home $165,000"Casa Flores income producing triplex on double lot. $350,000."The Castle 10 apt complex $525,000.Drastically reduced: $400,000

UNDEVELOPED PROPERTIES

"In town beach lot! Commercial or residential. $490,000."Beach Lot next to Sunset Beach resort $475,000."5 acre island on the reef at Turneffe Offers!"Boca Ciega 4.5 acres 170ft beach front. $350,000."Near Mexico Rocks 178ft beach front 2.4 acres $534,000 - Sold"Mata Grande 100ft x 200ft beach front $225,000 – under contract."Punta Arenas 200ft beach front 3 acres $ 425,000 – Sold"Rocky Point 2 x 1250ft 30 acre beach front parcels - $1100 per foot!"Buena Vista Point Ocean view 75ft x 150ft $79,000."Laguna Estates ocean view lots from $20,000."Laguna Estates commercial tracts & islands Inquire!"Caribbean Coves 200ft ocean front $150,000 – under contract"San Marcos 2 adjoining 50’ X 100’ lots - $35,000 each"2 adjoining Alta Mar 100ft x 100ft lots $65,000 each.

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Belize Tourism Board - 223-1910.

Belize Tourism IndustryAssociation (BTIA) - 227-5717.

San Pedro Tourist GuideAssociation 226-2391.

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 7:30p.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. Christian RadioFM 101.3.

The Lions Club of San Pedro relieson income from its Friday andSaturday Night BBQ to support theneedy community. Help a greatcause -have dinner with us!

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

San Pedro AA - 226-4464, 2660

Saga Society A non-profit “humanesociety” to address the stray cat and dogpopulation in San Pedro. Phone 226-3266.

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 emer-gency air ambulance. Phone: 223-3292.Lions Health Clinic - 226-4052;emergencies 600-9071 or Hours:Mon.-Fri., 8am to 8pm; Sat., 8am -noon.Los Pinos Clinic 602-6383 and 226-2686.San Pedro Chiropractic Clinic226-4695Hyperbaric Chamber - 226-2851,Dr. Otto Rodriguez - 600-0287 or226-2854. Antonia Guerrero - 600-5475 or 206-2152. Eleazar Portillo- 610-4560 or 226-3195.San Pedro Polyclinic II - 226-2536.8-12 and 2-5, Mon. to Fri. Emer-gencies 226-2555/2918 or 606-3864.Ambergris Hopes Clinic - 226-2616US Embassy - 227-7161Canadian Consulate - 223-1060Mexican Embassy - 223-0193Guatemalan Embassy - 223-3150Honduran Embassy - 224-5889

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THE HOLIDAY HOTEL - Every Wednesday, live musicand a fabulous Beach Barbeque 6:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Bar-rier Reef Dr. 226-2014.

PIER LOUNGE - Home of the “World Famous Chicken Drop”every Wednesday night. Daily drink specials and two-for-one happyhour. Located beachfront in the Spindrift Hotel. Phone 226-2002.

THE TACKLE BOX - come rock da box out over the water! EveryTuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday (starting @ 9:00PM)we have amazing live bands ranging from Reggae to Punta to oldschool Rock-n-Roll. We’ll have prizes, specials and always thatbreath-taking Tackle Box ocean view! Located off the San PedroWater Taxi Pier at the end of Black Coral St. 226-4313.SPORTS BAR AT PEDRO’S INN – Saturday nights watchEnglish premier league games on satellite TV. Cricket, poolcompetitions, ½ price cocktails on Tues. and Thurs. Indianfood by reservation on Tues. and Wed. Drinkers play FREEpool; get FREE Internet and FREE US phone calls!

Real Estate...SEASIDE REAL ESTATE – Many listings, from raw land tobeautiful beachfront homes. We can help you own a piece of para-dise. Call 226-4545 or E-mail [email protected] REALTY - Land, homes, businesses, condos and in-vestment properties. Call 226-3737, fax 226-3379 or E-mail:[email protected] CAYO REAL ESTATE - Serving Belize from the moun-tains to the reef. Phone 226-2791. www.casacayo real estate.netSOUTHWIND PROPERTIES - For all your Real Estate needs.Call 226-2005 or 226-2060 for information or E-mail:[email protected] for current listings.PELICAN PROPERTIES LTD. - Fine properties on AmbergrisCaye. E-mail: [email protected] or phone 226-3234.

ISLAND FERRY SERVICE & WATER TAXI – Scheduled ferryservice & water taxi for Ambergris Caye. Phone 226-3231.MONCHO’S GOLF CART RENTALS - Four & Six seater golfcarts available. Open daily 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. We deliver to yourroom. 226-3262 or 226-4490.Crystal Auto Rental – Largest fleet in Belize. Offices at Interna-tional Airport and Belize City. 223-1666, 0-800-777-7777

SEARIOUS ADVENTURES – Up for some adventure? Mayanruins, manatee watching and more tours available. Make your res-ervations today. 226-4127.SAILSPORTS BELIZE – Windsurfing, kite sailing and sailing.The latest equipment and expert instruction makes it easy to learn.226-4488 [email protected] – River cave tubing, manatee watch, Robles BeachBBQ, Mayan ruins and more adventures. 226-2254.SEADUCTION SAILING – First class Day Cruises to CayeCaulker or Mexico Rocks. Beach BBQ or Sunset Cruise. Char-ters also available. Phone Seaduced at 226-2254.ALUX ECO TOURS - Personalized jungle tours to Mayanruins throughout Belize. 223-2130, [email protected]

Water, Sports & Tours

Transportation...

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.THE SAN PEDRO SUN & VISITOR GUIDE - Specializingin marketing and promotion of San Pedro and Belize businesses.The island’s oldest and largest newspaper with the largest cir-culation. Ambergris Caye’s number one newspaper. 226-2070,[email protected].

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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 FAMILY FITNESS CLUB – Offer-ing air conditioned gym, tennis courts, lap and fam-ily pool, aqua, toning and pilates classes. Open daily6:00 am – 8:00 pm. Daily and contract rates. 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. Locatedin the Vilma Linda Plaza on Tarpon St. Phone226-3430.

OSCAR’S GYM - Free-weights, Pilates, basicYoga, Balance Ball, Tae Bo and more. Afford-able daily, weekly and monthly fees. Located inBoca del Rio 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.

JUBILAND GIFTS & PARTY SHOP – Party Fa-vors, Invitations, Piñatas, Holiday Decorations &More! Barrier Reef Drive – Phone 226-3400.

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 since1977. Located in the heart of San Pedro Town onPescador Drive. Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials.Terrific Key Lime Pie. Caribbean Night on Thurs-day with Wil & Dale. Mayan Fiesta every Friday-come try our Maya Buffet while listening to Mayanmusic. Open Monday – Saturday. Lunch: 11:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. Dinner: 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Call usfor group reservations. Ph 226-2404/2176 “Wheresomething good is always cooking!”

CELI’S RESTAURANT ON THE BEACH at theSan Pedro Holiday Hotel, serves Great Fajitas, sal-ads and local dishes for LUNCH. DELECTABLESEAFOOD SPECIALTIES for dinner. OUTDOOR& INDOOR DINING 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 5:30p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Beach barbeque every Wednesday

T H E S A N P E D R OT H E S A N P E D R OT H E S A N P E D R OT H E S A N P E D R OT H E S A N P E D R O S U NS U NS U NS U NS U N VVVVVI S I T O R ’ S G U I D EI S I T O R ’ S G U I D EI S I T O R ’ S G U I D EI S I T O R ’ S G U I D EI S I T O R ’ S G U I D E

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LILY’S TREASURE CHEST RESTAURANT - Onthe beach behind Lily’s Hotel. Join us for a coolbreeze and the best seafood or USDA beef on ourveranda by the sea. 226-2650.

JADE GARDEN RESTAURANT - Delicious Can-tonese cuisine, steaks, seafood and vegetarian dishes.226-2506. Coconut Drive. Takeout available. ClosedTuesday.

RAMON’S VILLAGE - Enjoy breakfast, lunch anddinner in a Mayan atmosphere or on the verandaoverlooking the Caribbean Sea. Coconut Drive.Phone 226-2071.

LUNA at Journey’s End Resort - Experience finedining on the beach north of San Pedro. Visit ourtropical bar featuring karaoke, dance and fun music.Phone 226-2173.

RICO’S SURFSIDE RESTAURANT – A trulyunique dining experience on the beach at Banyan Bay.Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Phone 226-3739 ext. 135.

Unique Offerings...

PAPI’S DINER – The place for fine food at diner prices.Taste the Caribbean. Call 226-2047.

MICKEY’S PLACE - Open daily 6:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.for breakfast, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. for lunch and 6 -10 p.m. for dinner. Burritos on Wednesdays. PescadorDrive. 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.

PORTOFINO’S own “LE BISTRO” - One of thenewest & most talked about restaurants on the island.Meet our boat at 6:30 p.m. at Fido’s Dock for acomplimentary ride to one of the best culinary expe-riences you will have while in paradise. For reserva-tions, call 220-5096.

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 11.30a.m to 4p.m fer-mented, blended and bottled here on theproperty. Open for lunch and dinner. Call 226 3426for reservations and transport options.

CAPTAIN MORGAN’S RETREAT – Savor a tasteof Temptation Island. Underneath a starry night en-joy the exquisite meals prepared by our expert chefs.A small boat ride takes you to one of San Pedro’sguilty pleasures.

PAULY’S PIZZA – The best pizzas in town. Alsogreat subs, calzones, chicken wings, cinnamon andgarlic sticks. Seven days a week. 226-2651.

VICTORIA HOUSE - International and Island-Stylecuisine by Executive Chef Amy Knox. Open forbreakfast, lunch & dinner. Reservations recom-mended, 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’sa little 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.

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THE GREENHOUSE - Fresh Produce & Seafood.Belizean and imported speciality. Fresh herbs, coldcuts, chilled goods plus an exciting selection ofgroceries. A/C local on Barrier Reef Dr. 226-2084.

THE SAUSAGE FACTORY - Largest selectionof smoked meats and sausage on the island. Onemile south of town. 226-2655.

CAYE INTERNATIONAL BANK - Offering De-mand Deposit Accounts, Loans, Savings Accounts,etc. [email protected] or phone 226-2388.

ISLAND INTERNET CAFE – Write home,browse the web, or simply call your friends andrelatives. Visit us. 226-3777.

PROVIDENT BANK & TRUST - Offering a fullrange of International Banking Services. phone 223-5698 services@prov identbank.bz

GRANIEL’S DREAMLAND - Locally made fur-niture & accessories from all Belizean exotic hard-woods & Mahogany. On Pescador Drive, oppo-site Rock’s, Call 226-2632, ext. 18 or 226-2938.Open Mon-Sat 8:30-12:00 noon & 1:00 to 9:00p.m. & Sun 10-12 noon.

BAREFOOT BOOKS - Features a huge selectionof new and used books. Gorgeous greeting cardsand gift items. Located at the southern end ofMiddle Street (Pescador Drive) across the court-yard from Mickey’s. 206-2577.

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