Happy New Year

Happy New Year from Cayman.

Placencia Lobsterfest 2008

A few of the many photos from this years lobsterfest. More to follow tomorrow when I have caught up on some zzzzzzzzzz.

Flooding

Well Tropical Storm Arthur sure left a mess is his path. There wasn’t too much to talk about in the way of winds but boy did we get water. Ironic really, since we had all been moaning about how dry it was and wishing for rain. Well, be careful what you wish [...]

Trip to Dangriga

Few shots from my day trip to Dangriga.

New Home

to my new house.

This is my view.

This is where I get to sit and watch the world go by.

And here is Jaffa, quite settled in.

Beach Bazaar Art

Of course with owning a shop called Fishy Business I love all things fishy!
Look at these fabulous hanging fish crafted by Annette and Sonny Vernon of the Beach Bazaar.

Easter weekend

As tradition would have it the masses took to Belize’s beaches and cayes for Easter weekend. Quiet Placencia Beach took on a new look for the weekend.

City and town dwellers made the most of the sun and sand.

The kids enjoyed the bouncy castle.

And the girls proudly modeled their new swim wear.

Dominoes

Old habits never die. Sometimes they seem to disappear for a while but then, there they are again! Dominoes is a big part of the Caribbean street culture and was very much a part of Placencia when I first moved here. Then it just seemed to disappear, or perhaps it just moved [...]

Hammock in the shade

This tamales vendor knows just how to keep her baby cool and relaxed whilst she gets on with her sales for the day.

Art and Soul Signs