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Visitor Guide January 26, 2006

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Publisher The San Pedro Sun Ltd.Editor Ron Sniffin [email protected] Tamara Sniffin [email protected] Editor Kainie Manuel [email protected] Writer Maria Novelo [email protected] Writer/ Mary Gonzalez [email protected] DesignOffice Assistant Nathalie Manuel [email protected] The San Pedro Sun,

P.O. Box 35,San Pedro TownAmbergris Caye, Belize

Telephone 011-501-226-2070US Telephone (307) 460-4456Fax 011-501-226-2905E-Mail [email protected]/WEB www.sanpedrosun.netMain Office #1 Fire Coral Street, San Pedro

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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

Greetings to my visiting friends

Where did you read your San Pedro Sun?

Photos taken in unique and unusual places are preferred.Be sure to identify who is in the photo and where the

photo was taken. Don’t forget to include your names andwhat you were doing.

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].

Words of the Week. Thisweek, we will present afew phrases in English andgive you their Creole andSpanish translations.

Special thanks to SylvanaWoods for her help with the Creoletranslations. Enjoy!!!

Language can link uswith other cultures, nomatter how foreign thetongue may be. In aneffort to share thisform of communi-cation with ouraudience, The SanPedro Sun proudly presents –

English I want to buy a dress.Creole Ah waahn bai wahn jres.Spanish Quisiera comprar un vestido.

English I don’t like a one-story house.Creole Mee noh laik wahn dongstayz hows.Spanish No me gustan casas de solo un piso.

English My brother just got a new car.Creole Mi breda jos geh wahn nyoo veekl.Spanish Mi hermano compro un coche nuevo.

Lorieri Matias,from Italy, reading

The San PedroSun. Directly

behind him is theworld-famousEiffel Tower inParis, France.

Richard Price(of Premium

Wines &Spirits) and his

wife, Maria(from Caye

Caulker), at thePalace of

Versailles inParis, France.

A European Holiday!


QUESTION: What do you like to do here?

Watch for Harriette walking thebeach with her camera.

What question will she ask you?

WOMAN ONTHE BEACH

by Harriette Fisher

“Wife Hunting.” Jonathan Mullen movedhere from Los Angeles, California, USAwhere he was an architectural designer. Henow lives in the south beach area.

“Sailing, snorkeling and fishing.” Howard & Linda Stilleyretired from jobs in Half Moon Bay, California, USA andtravel. They stayed at Costa Maya Resort and Ruby’s thenwent off on a TMM charter.

“Anything but stealing.” Allen “Tulu” Villanueva lives in theairstrip area and is, among other things, a registered tour guide.

“I like to visit with old people and sleeparound.” Marty Casado lives in Eugene, OR,USA and owns/maintains the web site andmessage board www.ambergriscaye.com.

“I came here to get SCUBA certifiedand I did it!” Lynne Price lives in theLos Angeles area of southern Califor-nia and has just finished a college de-gree course in design. She stayed at aprivate residence up north.

Located at Azul Resort5 miles North of San Pedro. Openforlunch and dinner, Tuesday throughSunday.Please call 226-4012 for dinnerreservations.Mention you are dining at RojoLounge for 50% off regular IslandFerry fare.

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

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There is now a new thrilling way to explore the junglesof Belize – on an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV). As oneof the many tours offered by Discovery ExpeditionsBelize, the Rainforest ATV tour provides guests a thrill-ing adventure while exploring under the high canopy ofthe rainforest. This adventure begins at Pecarry Park, which is lessthan an hour from Belize City. To get there, take theWestern Highway just beyond the 23 mile marker, then

Exploring the Jungle -ATV Style!

All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) provide an exciting and fast way toexplore the jungles of Belize. This tour offered by DiscoveryExpedition Belize leads to Mayan Caves in Pecarry Park justwest of Belize City. Once you squeeze through the opening ofthe cave you are exposed to huge rooms and Mayan artifactsundisturbed for hundreds of years.

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As many are aware, the lobster sea-son officially close next month on the15th. A close relative of lobster, theshrimp, also occupies an importantniche in the Belize fishing industry.Through the years, the spotlight has beenon the shrimp industry as many localrestaurant and hotel owners have voicedtheir concerns regarding the amount ofshrimp made available for domesticsale. The increasing demand for shrimpin Belize has led to the arrival of manycommercial shrimp aquaculture opera-tions over the past decade. Aside fromits importance as an export, as well asits appeal as a seafood delicacy, shrimpalso possess a valuable role in the coralreef ecosystem and are linked to one ofthe most endangered of marine crea-tures. Throughout the world there are over2,000 species of shrimp that are foundin shallow and deep ocean, as well as infreshwater lakes and streams. In addi-tion to lobster, shrimp are closely re-lated to crabs and crayfish. A semi-translucent body, as well as a flexiblemid-section and fanlike tail, character-izes these creatures. Shrimp haveevolved appendages allowing them to beskilled swimmers, as well as long an-tennae that assist in signaling approach-ing danger or potential prey. Most

shrimp species range in length fromthree millimeters to more than 20 cen-timeters, with larger species known asprawns. Tropical species, such as the mantisshrimp, can grow to be 55 centimeters.This species is often brightly colored andsearches out a safe habitat in the crev-ices of rocks and coral. Hiding frompredators also allows the mantis shrimpto lie in wait for passing prey. When theantennae of this shrimp signal that prey,such as fish or crustaceans are near,the shrimp lunges and grabs its prey withminiature claws. Another warm water

species is the coral shrimp, which feedson tiny plants and animals and is alsoknown for its symbiotic behavior ofcleaning the debris from the scales ofcoral fish. Shrimp reproduction varies with eachspecies, but generally the male shrimpfertilizes the larger female, after whichthe female lays anywhere from 1,500to 14,000 eggs! The female usuallyguards the mass of eggs for a few weeksuntil they hatch and larvae emerge. Af-ter passing through five different stagesof development, the larvae becomemature shrimp.

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It is these mature shrimp that are tar-geted by shrimp trawls throughout theworld. A trawl is essentially a fish net-ting device that is dragged along theocean floor. In the early part of the de-cade, shrimp trawling became news-worthy when it was noted that the de-cline of sea turtles was linked to trawl-ing; trawls were not only collectingshrimp, but also sea turtles. Since then,it has become mandatory that all trawlsbe equipped with a Turtle Excluder De-vice (TED), allowing sea turtles to es-cape from the nets. In Belize, where there were once 11trawls, now only five remain, all ofwhich are reported to have TEDs. Theprimary area of trawling in Belize in-cludes Victoria Channel and south ofBelize City to Placencia. There has beena general decline in annual shrimp har-vests which is likely due tooverexploitation, despite a regulatedclosed season of April 15th - October 31st. The Coastal Zone Management Au-thority and Institute is concerned withthe current shrimp population and rec-ommends that not only should the closedseason be revised, but shrimping mustbe prohibited within a specified distancefrom the shoreline. In addition, it seemslikely that commercial aquaculture fa-cilities will continue to increase in anattempt to compensate for decreasingnatural stocks. If you have a topic you would like fea-tured in Reef Brief, or would just like tohelp us, please call 226-2833, or e-mail:- [email protected]

Below: Tropical species such as the Mantis Shrimp lie in wait for passing prey. Whenthe antennae of this shrimp signal that prey, such as small fish or crustaceans arenear, the shrimp lunges and grabs its prey with miniature claws.


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turn south just four miles. This easilyaccessible location allows visitors to makean easy day-trip whether they are stay-ing on the Cayes or arriving by CruiseShip. Once you arrive at the location,experienced guides will brief you on safetyprocedures for ATV handling, outline theroute to be taken and issue protective gearand helmets. Once you are properly prepared, it isnow time to explore the jungles of Belizeon trail laid out over 100 years ago byloggers in search of precious Mahoganytrees. The tight fitting helmets block outthe roar of the engines. Although thrill-ing at any speed, these ATVs will notreach speeds above 30 or 40 miles perhour and trail guides make sure guestsare not reckless when exploring the backcountry. The trails are a good mix of variouschallenging terrains leading to the stop ofthe day – the Maya Caves. The Mayancaves offer a huge expanse of under-

ground wonder. After adjusting your in-dividual headlamp, you squeeze throughthe mouth of the cave that opens up into ahuge auditorium of stalagmites andstalagtites. Among the crevices through-out the caves you will find amazing pot-tery and other remnants left behind bythe Mayas between 900 and 1500 BC.These caves were considered portals tothe underworld and used for importantceremonies to appease the Mayan Gods. As you explore the cave, your capableguide Raymond Brakeman, describes thehistory and geographic details of the cave.Brakeman is among 20 guides workingfor Discovery Expeditions that grew up

in Gracie Rock Village in Peccary Park.Brakeman explains that these caves evenserve as a natural hurricane shelter forthe residents of Gracie Rock. The caveis also shelter for many bats and otherinteresting creatures such as the TaillessWhipscorpion (see related story, Page 6). After this stop, it is time to loop backto home base via jungle trails. Althoughthe trails were muddy from a recent rain,the ATVs easily maneuvered the trails.The 4-wheelers are easy to drive withautomatic transmissions – no clutch orgears to mess with.

The trails wind through the mountains,just tapping the surface of this four thou-sand acre park. Guides also offer toursin survival skills and soon will add a re-pelling adventure and “The Beast,” a 10ton amphibious vehicle that will traverseboth land and water in the area. For moreinformation, visitwww.discoverybelize.com. A specialthanks goes to the Belize Tourism Boardfor inviting members of the local mediato experience some of the many touristopportunities offered in Belize as part ofTourism Awareness Week.

ATV Jungle Exploration

The highlight of the ATV tour is to explore the Mayan Caves. Here the guides willshow you Mayan pots and dishes that were left undisturbed since the Mayan leftthe area hundreds of years ago. The well informed Tour Guides share the historyof the cave and even show ashes left from one of the last fires burned inside thecave centuries ago.


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 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

Travel North of the cut to:

TackleBox

Capt.Sharks

Capt.Sharks

Victoria House

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Belize Shores Realty

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Casa Picasso

Isla Bonita Art Gallery & Frame Shop

THE HOLIDAY HOTEL - Every Wednesday, live musicand a fabulous Beach Barbeque 6:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. BarrierReef Dr. 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.

BELIZE SHORES REALTY & CONSTRUCTION “SER-VICES”- Your One Stop Real Estate Company. We are theonly real estate company in Belize with virtual tours of our list-ings on our website. Homes, Condos, Land, Commercial. 501-226-2825, www.belizeshoresrealty.comSEASIDE 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 Am-bergris 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!

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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Belize Tourism Board - 223-1910.

Belize Tourism IndustryAssociation (BTIA) - 227-5717.

San Pedro Tourist GuideAssociation 226-2391.


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 it andask 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, basic Yoga,Balance Ball, Tae Bo and more. Affordable daily,weekly and monthly fees. Located in Boca del Rio 6a.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. Past-ries, coffee and deli sandwiches. Open 7 a.m. to 10p.m. daily. Located on Fairdale Plaza, on CoconutDrive.

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,

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

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etc. [email protected] or phone 226-2388.

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

GRANIEL’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-Sat8:30-12:00 noon & 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. & Sun 10-12noon.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 fromMickey’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 thetraveling for you and get your paperwork pushedthrough. Call 606-8311 or [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 Restau-rant. 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) andwomen (Moondancer). Phone: 226-3126

Pedro Holiday Hotel, serves Great Fajitas, salads andlocal dishes for LUNCH. DELECTABLE SEAFOODSPECIALTIES for dinner. OUTDOOR & INDOORDINING 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Beach barbeque every Wednesday night with live mu-sic.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.

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The classic Boy Scout motto “Be Pre-pared” could not be better words of ad-vice for those planning a day trip. Be ita day of fishing, Manatee watching, ora jungle trip to exotic Mayan Ruins, thereare a few items you should not leaveyour hotel with out, and a few things toremember that will help assure that youhave an enjoyable (and safe) experi-ence. Although some of these tips mayseem obvious, it is easy to over lookthem in the excitement of your antici-pated adventure. If you have reserved your trip through

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your hotel or a tour business you willmost likely have a voucher. Many ofthese businesses list on their voucherswhat they recommend you bring.Chances are you will be traveling by boatand there are things you should preparefor. Please don’t forget to bring yourvoucher when you board the boat. Manytimes folks have to sit and wait in theboat while someone boarding has to runback to their room to retrieve their for-gotten voucher. Most excursions pickup people at the docks along the front Continued on Page 15

beach and people whohold things up ulti-mately make the triplate. That said, if youare waiting to be pickedup at 7:00 a.m. don’tpanic at 7:30 that youmissed the boat.Chances are your char-ter was held up for adozen different rea-sons. When a boat doesarrive, be sure to findout where it is going, asthere are several dif-ferent tour companiesand tours offered on theisland. If you are trans-ported by motorboat,you can expect wind,sun and sea spray. Thecombination of all threecan leave you feelinglike you just tangoedwith a tornado. If you have long hair,plan on tying it back, braiding it is evenbetter. Hats are always a good idea, butif you cannot secure it on your head,you should be prepared to fish it out ofthe sea on the first good breeze thatcomes along. Don’t forget sunscreen,and if you are swimming during the tripyou should reapply often. Even on acloudy day the sun can filter through,and with the reflection on the water youcan get a lot of sun without realizing it.

If you are wearing shorts don’t forget toapply sunscreen to the tops of your legsand feet, you will be in a sitting positionon the boat and these sensitive “haven’tseen the light of day” areas tend to burnfast. Most boats do not have rest rooms,so be sure to take care of business be-fore boarding, or you may find yourselfin an embarrassing “over-the-boat” mo-ment. Remember, many of the rides intothe main land take well over an hour

Visitors are advised to dress sensibly for daytrips, especially as many trips aredone by boat. Ample sunscreen, proper clothing and shoes can make the tripmuch more comfortable.


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Boats are a normal sight aroundour clear waters, but have you everwondered what the story is behindtheir names? Having picked out aboat, most captains then have the dif-ficult task of naming the boat. Manytake the obvious route, naming theboat after their wife, sisters and/or aloved one. Some however, let theirimaginations run wild and end upchoosing some intriguing, originalnames that just grab your attention. Many captains entertain classicsuperstitions, regardless of whetherfriends and family will be embar-rassed or offended by the name cho-sen. Giving a boat/vessel a name issteeped in tradition and history andthe reasons are practical, as well assentimental. According to a surveyconducted in the United States, manyboaters claimed they named theirboats/vessels by special women intheir lives. Anthropologists havefound that in addition to attesting tothe relationships fishermen have withwives, girlfriends and daughters, fish-ers also choose names that projecthope for ‘victories’ and successes atsea. Nowadays, naming a boat hasgrown into a ceremonial act, knownas a christening. Whether it is a shipin a large fleet or a smaller, personalwatercraft, receiving a name is a ne-cessity, according to mariner tradi-tion. The ancient Egyptians allegedlybegan the tradition of naming boats

centuries ago on the Nile River, andboat owners have been racking theirbrains ever since for the perfect boatname. If you want to get boat ownerstalking, ask them how they arrivedat the name they gave their boat. Infact, most will confess that they spentfar more time thinking about a per-fect name for their boat than for theirown children. It’s interesting to note that thereare superstitions in the boat namingprocess as well. One superstition inparticular revolves around whetheror not it is okay to rename a previ-ously-owned boat. It is believed thatif a boat owner would change theoriginal name of the boat, that the in-dividual would have bad luck such ashaving motor problems, or investinga whole bunch just to make it a goodworking horse. Another superstition holds that

since a boat’s nameallegedly reflects itspersonality, thenthe name should al-ways have a posi-tive spin. In otherwords, it is a caseof “what you nameis what you get.”An owner may thinkthat bestowing thename of “Last Dol-lar” is a humorousway to reflect howmuch money hasbeen invested in theboat; however,those who believe inthis supersti t ionwould say that theboat will ultimatelybe more trouble

What’s in a boat name?

than pleasure. One of the more telling findingsabout the naming process is that boatsnamed after people most often showrelationships of the fishers’ ownchoosing, rather than inherited rela-tionships. Names used, more oftenthan not, pertain to wives, girl-friends, daughters or friends or arecomposites of several names (boatcaptain’s choosing), rather than tomothers or sisters (inherited). It’s

also an interesting note that naming aboat after a significant other is slightlymore popular than naming it afterchildren. This naming process also seems tobe deeply ingrained in the commer-cial fisherman’s psyche. Many be-lieve it is a smart marketing move toname your boat after your company,and instill your brand at every port.Even then, the boats usually have anindividual name as well. Some boatowners claim that when a boat isnamed and christened, energetically,it has been enlivened, and from thatpoint on must be treated with the samerespect as we would a person. The San Pedro Sun made an at-tempt to get comments from our lo-cal boat owners in San Pedro. Ourtask was made easy as the boat own-ers were willing and more thanpleased to have their boats featuredin our survey. So, with all said, wecan attest to the fact that the namesof boats do indeed have a story or dis-tinct meaning to their owners. Afterall, to many of them, their boats arepart of their passions and dreams -so why shouldn’t they have namesthat help them define who they areand what they enjoy? Please turn toPage 15 for some of the responseswe got!


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Boat NamesContinued from Page 14

Question:“What is significance of the

name on your boat?”

Francisco Gutierrez, “My boat got itsname from my grand daughter Laurie”

Pete Graniel, “The name on my boathas an interesting story behind it; it gotits name from a close friend of minewho had problems with his demandingwife. My friend eventually divorced herand I thought the name “Free at Last”was appropriate enough.”

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and can be on choppy waters. Earlymorning trips can be a bit chilly, and alight, long-sleeved shirt can providewarmth, as well as sun protection. De-pending on the weather there can be agood amount of sea spray, so it is pos-sible that what ever you wear and bringalong might get wet. Zip lock bags workgreat to protect your valuable cameraand other items. Of course, a beachtowel is a must as well. Don’t worryabout getting a little wet, just sit backand enjoy the refreshing sea spray whiletaking in the transparent azure waters. If you are on a snorkeling trip youshould be sure that a) you have yourequipment, b) you rented equipment orc) the tour is providing you with equip-ment. If you are a first time snorkelerremember that the guides are there tohelp you, they are pro’s at this. If youare fishing, find out in advance what, ifanything, you are expected to bring.Again, most fishing boats provide thepoles and bait. Many of the day trips offer jungle ex-cursions to near-by Mayan Ruins or tothe Caves Branch River for some in-credible cave tubing. On any trip thatinvolves walking, the rule of thumb is“sensible shoes.” You will be walking

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Dr. Herman Smith was the only PhD archeologist to reside in Belize. He wasnoted in his field as a foremost researcher and expert in the coastal trading of theMaya and headed the archaeological development of Lamanai in Belize. Hermandiscovered and contributed much to the body of knowledge of the Maya onceliving on Ambergris Caye. If asked about this subject, he would gladly inform hislisteners of the Maya past with detailed length and expansive arm waving. Hishumor accompanied these mini-lectures, eliminating any academic dryness andendearing him to the students and groups that he worked with on sites around theisland. 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.

Archeological expeditions, par-ticularly where excavations are in-volved, are almost never dull. Asidefrom the interaction between the vari-ous expedition members from diversebackgrounds, there are invariably ex-citing finds, blossoming summer ro-mances and sometimes downrightgoofy behavior. I learned years ago that I wasn’tnearly such a good judge of charac-ter as I thought. When I sought vol-unteers for expeditions in Belize I got

it in my head that I could avoid com-plications by conducting personal in-terviews with potential participants.It only took one field season to dem-onstrate that I was better off trustingto blind luck. One summer, we planned a two-month long excavation of two Mayasights, on the north end of Amber-gris Caye. Living conditions prom-ised to be pretty rough as we wouldbe living in tents, rationing fresh wa-ter and bathing in the salt water la-goon using Joy detergent. In additionto the heat, dirt, mosquitoes, DoctorFlies, scorpions and coconut crabsthat loved to share tents with humans,there was the isolation in a small campover twenty miles from running wa-ter and ice that I felt wouldn’t be foranyone but the heartiest volunteer. I needed sixty people to completethe crew and had selected fifty-eightwhen there was a polite knock on myoffice door. In walked two attractivewomen I guessed to be in their late

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thirties who were absolutely dressedto the nines. Dripping with diamondsand clutching their Gucci purses, theylooked all the world as if they had justcome from a fashion show or a meet-ing of the Junior League. It was clearthat these ladies were from the privi-leged class, having gone to the rightfinishing schools and seen the bestorthodontists from the time they werechildren. Both, it turns out, were di-

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The author, not dressed to the nines!

vorcees having recently parted com-pany with their wealthy spouses andwere ready for some real adventure.Instinct told me to hustle them out thedoor but as I listened to their enthusi-astic pleas. I confess I weakened.They were, after all, well educatedand not without charm. After a fewminutes, I caved in. I decided to ac-cept their applications, whereupon


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chances are that when you do return toyour room you will be ready for a shower,a low-keyed dinner and bed. Planning abig dinner (with reservations that you maybe late for) and a night on the town maynot sound all that exciting by the end ofyour day. Chances are you will cherish thememory of your day for many years tocome, and the more prepared you arethe more you will enjoy your Belizeanadventure.


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they commenced a sort of cheer-leader routine while giving me airkisses to both cheeks. My reasoningwas along the lines of – what the hell,if nothing else they will provide somecomic relief and if they cave on me Ican always send them home. The day they were to arrive in SanPedro, I waited anxiously at TropicAir to collect the volunteers and startthe long boat trip to Rocky Point. Thedoor to the aircraft opened and outstepped my two cupcakes. This timeI just knew they had made a specialtrip to Nieman-Marcus to get outfit-ted for the expedition. They looked

Dig It! Continued from Page 16like they both had starring roles inone of those god-awful 1960’s junglemovies ... you know, with leopardskin trim on their safari jackets, bushclothing that you don’t get at theArmy-Navy store and (I’m NOTmaking this up) pith helmets with littlefans in the brim that were poweredby solar panels on top of the hat. Allthey needed to complete the look wasan elephant gun. The first day in the excavation Idecided to put these two in a rela-tively safe area and assign them atask I thought they could handle. Tomy surprise they did a very crediblejob and never complained about thebugs, dirt, sweat and broken finger-nails. By the end of the first week,they had succeeded in making friendswith everyone and provided all of uswith a great deal of merriment withtheir running conversations. It wassort of like having Bette Midler andGoldie Hawn digging next to you. Toward the end of the secondweek, I suddenly heard a series ofooooooh sounds that women usuallyreserve for moments of extreme ec-stasy. You have probably guessed bynow that the two best dressed archeo-logical volunteers in al l ofChristendom had found the jade.Great scholars they weren’t, butthose gals could spot jewelry at fourhundred yards in the dark!

Dressed in fashion straight from thecatwalks, with safari-esque themes, twolovely ladies, recently divorced, provedto Dr. Smith that archaeology knowsno fashion boundaries!


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“Casey, how long have we known each other?” I asked.

“Well,” Casey said. “I used to go to Sandal’s Pub seventeen years ago whenyou and Charlie used to play music there. I reckon we actually first met backthen.”

“Yeah, that’s about how long I figured,” I said.

“Why was you wondering?”

“It’s because I noticed a change in you over the last few years,” I told him.“You used to always seem worried. Now, it’s like you don’t have a care in theworld.”

“I was worried back then,” Casey said. “I worried about my health, aboutmoney, about my girlfriend, about business and a whole lot of things. I don’tworry no more, though.”

“It seems so,” I said. “How did you manage to quit worrying?”

“I hired me a professional worrier for a thousand dollars a week. I ain’t hada single problem since then.”

“A thousand a week!?” I said. “How in the world are you going to pay him athousand dollars a week?”

“The hell with him,” Casey said. “That’s his problem.”

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