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Well, the Hen and I are headed to a Wedding in Belize on 16th. Your prayer for a safe trip an safe return will be appreciated.
Now, I know that some may not be dissaponted if we do not return. I am sure the Lord will listen to those request and take them into consideration---but don't pray that if we decide to come back---well, you know.
It may just be that it will be hard to come back- 75 degress, at the coldest, in january, is a great temptation to stay.
Blessings
 
Be sure & pick up some hot sauce while you're there! They have some good ones.
 
Have fun. I've heard that it is a beautiful place and American friendly.

Charlie
 
I've been there several times and you don't have to worry about the ice...it's not Mexico. Have a great time and enjoy that tropical weather.
 
Don't go into calm water! You won't be alone. Our Church used to support a YWAM (Youth With A Mission) base camp there, and send work details down every winter. If you'll at a hotel on the coast; it's like Miami. If you go up river; you are in the jungle and survival rules apply! One of my teen-aged friends left his leather belt outside the mosquito net at night, all that was left was the buckle, when the scorpions were done eating it. Even on the coast, check your shoes before putting them on!
In the early 70's my family was looking for a ranch in Belize (British Honduras then), we were real interested in one right on the boarder by Guatemala. In talking to a different owner (who knew that ranch well), he ask Dad if he liked Marines (as in USMC), Dad said yes his B-I[L was a Marine. Good was the reply, they will be on your Christmas Card list. Guatemalan rebels, frequently came over the boarder and took Americans on that ranch hostage. A US Navy aircraft carrier would swing close to shore, and a platoon of Marines would would helicopter to the ranch, and free the captives-while using as much ammo as possible. The typical gift of appreciation was 1 bottle of real good Scotch for the CO and a case of whiskey for the men! This doesn't happen anymore, they ran out of rebels in Guatemala and the civil war ended. Enjoy your vacation! The Mayan ruins in the north are a sight you must see (And safe!). Ivan
 
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Going to be on one of the islands off the coast----shoes ? I was under the impression I didn't need shoes--I may need to repack---maybe they sell sandles down there.
Two hours to heat seems a worthwhile investment.
Blessings
 
Which island? I spent a week on Caye Caulker in '96. Helping to teach a Tropical Ecology course for a bunch of business majors (right after I got my BS in Biology).

Friend wanted to send a letter and everywhere was out of stamps. Storekeeper told him" Postmaster, he come Wednesday. If not, he come next week. You leave letter and money. Mail he go by-n-by."

We saw a guy get brought ashore with stings from a Man-o-War. We were told (one MD, a Ph.D. and an EMT) that he was lucky the Dr. was at the Clinic that day.

Heard a Jaguar, saw my first wild monkey, and heard howlers. Loved it!

PS: The civil war was going on then, also.

I got a minor case of Montezuma's Revenge from rinsing my mouth in the shower. I drank a quart of iodized water (purified to the max) and was just a little sick the next day. A shaman we met told us the wintergreen tea will cure it. It seemed to on those who had bad cases.

I did pick up a chigger in my arm---it was a reptile parasite and it died of its own accord. My buddy (from above) refused to wear repellant or sleep under the mosquito nets==he got two blowflies in his arm,

Fry Jacks----yum!!!!! Great fish-stay away from the Barracuda. We had to use condensed milk in our coffee (we were out in the jungle, though) and roughly refined sugar.

Belikan is a great beer. Marie Sharps (red) hot sauce is great. The green isn't bad, either.
 
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Bill,

Go to Academy and pick up a pair of Crocs 'Beach' clogs/sandals to wear. Also grab a small bottle of Deep Woods Off in case there are sand fleas.

There is an interesting story about a large number of southerners preliminarily from MS, AL, and LA who relocated to British Honduras (Belize) after the Civil War. Some to avoid Reconstruction Era abuses and some to attempt to recreate what they had before the war. The ones trying to create a new Old South found the British authorities frowned on their ideas and that most law enforcement officers were blacks.

My one grandparent who was not born in Texas was born in the Toledo Settlement outside Punta Gorda in present day Belize. Her grandfather had been the leader of the settlement. She was sent to boarding school in TN and settled in South Texas after going to South Texas Teachers College for two years. I'm attaching an old family photo, my great grandmother and grandmother marked in red. Most of my relatives had moved back to the States by WWII, the last remaining in Belize passed away in Punta Gorda in the 1990s.

P.S.: I lifted the photo and caption from a book written on the subject. I figured it would be OK since my cousins gave permission to the author to use my grandmother's picture.
 

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I see that they are trying to attract Americans to buy property through tv ads. Here is a quote from a website. "Due to the extremely high murder rate per capita, Belize is the sixth most violent country in the world,"
 
BE Mike said:
I see that they are trying to attract Americans to buy property through tv ads. Here is a quote from a website. "Due to the extremely high murder rate per capita, Belize is the sixth most violent country in the world,"
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Well, then I'm glad they have such strict gun control!
 
Use some caution. A Missionary our Church supports was returning to the Church with his wife after picking up some things in town.

Bandits began chasing them (I think shooting at them, but I am not sure), the jeep rolled and the wife, Vicki, was badly injured. She still has not recovered from the head injuries and this happened last summer.

BTW, if you happen to be a praying member of this Forum, please pray for her recovery.

Bob
 
I've seen an episode on 'House hunters International' where a couple retired to Belize in a multimillion dollar mansion. It didn't look like they tok any precautions to protect against crime. Too bad about the crime, it looks like it could be a nice place.
 
When I was growing up, Dad taught us all Spanish and Mom loved beaches. Also since Dad made good money, we traveled all around Latin America. Belize is my FAVORITE place on this planet!!! The diving and snorkeling are wonderful. Great sea life, calm waters (never gets hit by the storms since it is so far out) and wonderful jungles. I wouldn't be surprised if I go there again and not come back myself.
 
williamlayton said:
Well, the Hen and I are headed to a Wedding in Belize on 16th. Your prayer for a safe trip an safe return will be appreciated.
Now, I know that some may not be dissaponted if we do not return. I am sure the Lord will listen to those request and take them into consideration---but don't pray that if we decide to come back---well, you know.
It may just be that it will be hard to come back- 75 degress, at the coldest, in january, is a great temptation to stay.
Blessings
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You got them and hope you both have the basics for a lifetime of great memories. Congrats to you.
 
I understand the coffee down there is pretty good----I am a coffee addict.
The shoes are a good suggestion---honestly, I was tempted to go barefoot after we got to the island---then I thought.
I am not sure which island we are going to be on---hour off the coast----since that is above my pay grade.
A. Cay sounds like something I heard coming from behind closed doors.
The reason I suggested I might not come back is because I wanted to stay two weeks but the Hen who must be obeyed said she had grandchildren to tend too-----I wondered what that had to do with me ?
I will admit I am a whimp and especially a whimp from the cold.
My wife is not quiet so adventerous as I---I wanted to get into the jungle for two or three days----something about are you crazy was heard.
I wonde can I get my retirement sent to me down there ? I am not so much in need of a female as I was when I was younger.
Anywho---just the museings of an old man who wants to sweat in jan.
Blessings
 
Sounds like you are headed to Ambergris Caye. The town is called San Pedro. First went (by boat)there for five months in '77. At that time there were no brick buildings, no paved streets, TWO landrovers made up the total motor vehicles on the Island. One was Constable Smitheys and the other belonged to the Blake House Hotel.

Brit troops were still doing their jungle training in Punta Gorda, down in the south of the country, next to Guatemala.
They did R&R in San Pedro, but I don't think the shenanigans still going on. (p.c. standards for military nowadays).

I was last there four years ago, on my way to Panama (by boat again) and San Pedro had changed a lot, but still really nice. Celly McKorckle still has the Holiday HouseHotel Restaurant and the food is, and always has been fantastic fresh seafood.

Avoid being on the street on foot in Belize City, the rude boys are Jamaica style. They will rob you, or give it a whirl, just for something to do.
B. City is nasty.

But the second longest barrier reef in the world, trade winds, swaying coconut trees and friendly people make the cayes nice places. Very nice. There are some "cowboys in the jungle" there for sure. Expats of all inclination and occupation.;)

Congrats to the lucky couple, enjoy the place and the ceremony, don't trip on the way up the isle to give the bride away.:D
(That three barrel rum and the craboo will bring you to your knees)
 
BearBio said:
Which island? I spent a week on Caye Caulker in '96. Helping to teach a Tropical Ecology course for a bunch of business majors (right after I got my BS in Biology).

Friend wanted to send a letter and everywhere was out of stamps. Storekeeper told him" Postmaster, he come Wednesday. If not, he come next week. You leave letter and money. Mail he go by-n-by."

We saw a guy get brought ashore with stings from a Man-o-War. We were told (one MD, a Ph.D. and an EMT) that he was lucky the Dr. was at the Clinic that day.

Heard a Jaguar, saw my first wild monkey, and heard howlers. Loved it!

PS: The civil war was going on then, also.

I got a minor case of Montezuma's Revenge from rinsing my mouth in the shower. I drank a quart of iodized water (purified to the max) and was just a little sick the next day. A shaman we met told us the wintergreen tea will cure it. It seemed to on those who had bad cases.

I did pick up a chigger in my arm---it was a reptile parasite and it died of its own accord. My buddy (from above) refused to wear repellant or sleep under the mosquito nets==he got two blowflies in his arm,

Fry Jacks----yum!!!!! Great fish-stay away from the Barracuda. We had to use condensed milk in our coffee (we were out in the jungle, though) and roughly refined sugar.

Belikan is a great beer. Marie Sharps (red) hot sauce is great. The green isn't bad, either.
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How hot is that sauce. Somebody was telling me about some hot sauce from there but I forgot the name...We have a hot sauce store in Branson that claims they carry ever hot sauce made...some XXX that just might be a little much, but when I was younger I ate it all...I'm afraid now that would be dangerous. But still like to push the limit a little.
 
I read the warning about crime by domestic gangs. lol. Grenades settle disputes. Hmph.

invoked a> “declaration of crime infested areas” under the Belizean law for warrentless searches

Belize
 
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