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Rejoice in Belize's Independence! | S EPTEMBER/ O CT O BER 2 0 1 6 | V O L . 0 4 # 0 8 | F REE | Rejoice in Belize’s Independence! also inside: * Historic St. George’s Caye * Ernestine Carballo, Belize’s Soca Queen * “I Love Belize Bad” by Samuel Sabido * Ancient Maya secrets of Belize * Our National Bird: Keel-Billed Toucan * Prepping for a Spooktacular October * Searching for the Garinagu capital of Belize September-October 2016 My Beautiful Belize, A Visitor’s Guide - San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize Page 1 From the Editor Tamara Sniffin Weh di go ahn eena September & October?! September 3rd: * Coconut Fest at Battle- September 20th: *Official Flag Raising field Park in Belize City from 10AM to 6PM Ceremonies for Independence Eve in each * Miss San municipality across Belize starting at 9PM Pedro Pageant (more details at www.mybeautifulbelize. at Honourable Louis Sylvester com/independence-celebrations) Sporting Arena * Independence Eve Celebrations at Hon- in San Pedro ourable Louis Sylvester Sporting Arena in Town at 7PM San Pedro Town from 9PM * Carnival King and Queen Contest at Rog- er’s Stadium in Belize City at 7PM September 8th: Youth Orchestra Belize Concert at the Bliss Center in Belize City at 7PM September 9th: * Pan Yaad Concert 2016 at the House of Culture in Belize City at 7PM * Tribute to the Baymen at Honourable Louis Sylvester Sporting Arena in San Pedro Town at 9PM September 21st: *Independence Day Road tripping…have wheels will travel Parade from Boca del Rio Park to Central Park in San Pedro Town starting at 1PM I’m guilty of taking the easy way out when it comes to road trips. * Independence Day Carnival at Central Although there is a lot to be said for public transportation when it comes Park in Orange Walk Town to cost and culture, there’s something liberating about sitting behind starting at 2PM September 24th: Mr. Be- the wheel of a car when setting off on an adventure. lize Championship at the When on Ambergris Caye, my means of transportation include a golf Bliss Center in Belize City cart, bicycle and on foot, all very pleasant ways to get from point A to September 10th: * Battle of St. Georges at 7PM B, but when headed to the mainland I’m just itching to put the pedal to Caye Rally and Crowning of Miss San Pedro September 25th: 18th An- the metal and hit the road! As the pilot of your own destiny, you have at Honourable Louis Sylvester Sporting nual Lionman Triathlon at Arena in San Pedro Town at 10AM Sandlighter’s Promenade the luxury of spontaneous travel. You can stop where/whenever you * Queen of Bacchanal at the Honorable in Belize City at 7AM want for that great photo op, a quick bite along the way, or yes, brake Lious Sylvester Sportign Arena at 9PM October 10th: at roadside plant stands! Why not venture off-road into unfamiliar * Miss Belize 2016 Pageant at the Bliss Dia del territory for a little look-around? Your possibilities are endless when Center in Belize City at 7PM Pueblo September 16th: *15th Annual Sound at San Jose Nuevo you have your own wheels. Fest at Bird’s Isle in Belize City at 7PM Palmar Community My go-to rental company is Crystal Auto Rentals. Owner Mr. Jay, along * Soca or Surrenda Festival at the Park in Orange Walk Marion Jones Sporting Complex in District from 10AM with Rina and staff are the nicest, most accommodating folks around, th and their vehicles are well maintained, newer models with low mileage. Belize City at 6PM October 29 : Holiday Hotel’s Hallow- September 17th: *Noche Centro Ameri- een Bash at Caprice Bar and Grill in You can choose from a variety of sedans, trucks, vans, SUV’s or even a cana at Central Park in San Pedro Town San Pedro Town from 8PM (tentative) mobile home if you want! I love that they’ll pick you up (and drop you) from 7PM October 30th: Saga Spooktacular from wherever you are arriving/departing, via water taxi, Municipal or * Carnival Jouvert at the Halloween Bash at Carlo and Ernie’s International Airport, and what’s a road trip must…a cooler of course. front of San Cas Plaza in Runway Bar in San Pedro Town from Belize City at 5AM 1PM (tentative) Crystal Auto not only provides you with an ice chest, they even have * 2016 Carnival Road November 1st: Finados/Dia de cell phones available if you need one! March from Yarborough Los Muertos at San Pedro Roman So buckle in, tune in the radio, keep your eyes on the road, your hand to BTL Park in Belize City Catholic Church in San Pedro Town, on the wheel and discover the roads of My Beautiful Belize. at 1PM all day. “No, Yasmin,” one said. “I do not want to bother the police SuDoku Time! Answers on Page 15 Wolfe’s Woofers with this.” “But you must, Beatriz,” her friend said. “They might think By: Dennis Wolfe you disappeared him.” Beatriz reluctantly went to the front desk and said, “I want to report that my husband is missing.” Lost “How long has he been gone?” the sergeant asked. “Let me think,” she answered. “Probably about a week.” Husband He handed her a paper and said, “Fill this out and I will help you.” “Why do you have a Belize driver’s When she handed him the paper he looked it over. license, señor?” the Mexican policeman “This says your husband is about six feet tall,” he said. asked me. “Sí, señor.” “My home is in San Pedro, Belize,” I told “According to this he is thirty years old, he has blue eyes and him, “but I spend so much time seeing is slender of build.” my doctor in Chetumal that I bought a “Sí. That is my Pedro.” car here. I didn’t think I needed a license.” Her friend leaped to her feet and said, “Beatriz! How can Half an hour later Sherry said. “I guess you tell this man such lies?” we should consider it lucky that we didn’t “What do you mean señora?” the sergeant asked her. get a ticket.” “My friend’s husband, Pedro, he does not look like that at all! We were at the main Chetumal police He is short and fat with brown eyes and is forty seven years station filling out the papers for our old. Is this not true Beatriz?” driver’s licenses. Two middle aged ladies “Sí, “Beatriz said. “But why would I want to look for one came in and sat on the bench next to us. like that?” Page 2 My Beautiful Belize, A Visitor’s Guide - San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize September-October 2016 An island of history and relaxation: St. George’s Caye By Janelle Cowo St. George’s Caye is a where one can enjoy a classic destination for Be- cocktail or two. lize – one that is known in St. George’s Caye is a almost all households for hot spot for water sports its historic significance. such as sailing, kayaking Yes, I’m talking about the and snorkelling. For those 1798 Battle of St. George’s who wish to do activities Caye, which solidified on land, visiting the St. our alliance to Britain George’s Caye Aquari- rather than Spain, after um, run by a 15-year-old the Baymen successfully island resident, is a blast! drove off Spanish invaders Visitors can also tour the during a short military St George's Caye Histor- engagement that lasted ic Cemetery - officially from September 3rd to declared an Archaeology the 20th. Reserve by the Institute But there is more to of Archaeology in 2010. this tiny island than just At the cemetery you can its historical importance. find graves from as far St. George’s Caye is also a back as the 1700s, with great get away spot. many of Belize’s founding Back in colonial days, fathers and families laid St. George’s Caye was a to rest there. favourite weekend and About St. Geroge’s summer destination for Caye: Previously known British and upper class as Cayo Cosina, the island Belizeans. In fact, many is home to a permanent well-known Belizean fami- population of about 20 lies still own homes there. houses are available for rent and people. Only seven miles Due to its close proximity to Belize there is even a boutique lodge – of the coast of Belize City, St. City, it was rather easy to get to St. George’s Caye Resort. George’s Caye was once the first the island, adding to its popularity. There is no electricity – most capital of British Honduras (Be- Today, the island attracts visitors residents and the lodge obtain lize) and is the site of the Battle from all walks of life. From locals power either from generators or of St. George’s Caye that took to retirees and even honeymoon- windmills – but that didn’t matter. place on the 10th of September, ers, everyone enjoys the solitude Most of the days at St. George’s 1798. It was settled as a town and relaxed atmosphere. Caye were spent exploring the in 1650, and was the largest As a child, I remember visiting island or swimming around the settlement in what was then St. George’s Caye with my family bay, while at night, star gazing British Honduras in the 17th cen- almost every summer. The cool- and storytelling were always the tury and 18th century; however, ing breeze and pristine waters best forms of entertainment.
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