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Visitor Guide March 3, 2006

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Discover:The Thrills of Deep Sea

Fishing,Caye Caulker’s Art and

Taste Fest,Plus, The Tapir and more...


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 yourSan Pedro Sun?

Photos taken in unique and unusual places arepreferred. Be sure to identify who is in the photoand where the photo was taken. Don’t forget toinclude your names and what you were doing.

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Above is a photo of Matt Nichols who works inNorthern Arizona. He is a great fan of the island and an avidreader of The San Pedro Sun. While on the island,he stayed at Captain Morgan’s Resort.

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 Where does that road go?Creole Da wehpaa da road deh ker yu?Spanish ¿En donde va este camino?

English I have a bad headache.Creole Ah ga wahn bad hidayk.Spanish Tengo un gran dolor de cabeza.

English When should I take the medicine?Creole Da wen ah fi tek dis medisn?Spanish ¿Cuando debo de tomar la medicina?

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QUESTION: How Many Times Have You Come Here?

Watch for Harriette walking thebeach with her camera.

What question will she ask you?

WOMAN ONTHE BEACHby Harriette Fisher

“This is our sixth trip,” smiled Dave Nisbet. “When we come back inMarch I will be Mrs. Nisbet,” beamed Jo Thompson who has justbeen certified as a massage therapist in Champaign, Illinois. Dave is aretired locomotive engineer.

“This is my first time here and I lovethe warmth,” said Susan Joy, RN whois a registered nurse in a medical ICUin Iowa City, Iowa and stayed at TheVillas at Banyan Bay.

“This is our 2nd trip. We came herethree years ago on our honeymoon andnow we are expecting our first child.”Kimberly & Shawn Robinson live inHouston, Texas and stayed at CaptainMorgan’s.

“Third time here. I keep com-ing back because the people areso wonderful and if I get a chanceI will retire here,” said Charlie,from the Midwest, who stayswith friends on the north end.

“Seventeen times over a 3year period,” said WayneBurns as he waved from hisbeach front condo. Wayneis a Psycho-therapist in pri-vate practice in Wichita,Kansas.


Belize offers amazing fishing foravid and amateur f ishermen.Whether you are a novice fishermanor professional, experienced guideswill show you an unforgettable expe-rience and you are sure to have anexciting time with a delightful catch.There are many styles of fishing thatyou may chose from, whether it isflat, bottom, fly or deep sea fishing,you are certain to return home witha splendid catch. Getting an early start in the morn-ing is well worth it when excitementmounds as you reel in your first catch.Our recent trip begins with Dilzon,

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our savvy local guide who has beenfishing these waters all his life. First,we troll along the shore with his fishnet in hand. He knows where the sar-dines congregate, and with twothrows of the net, we have plenty ofbait for our morning adventure. Oncethe bait is stowed, the captain warnsus that the ride through the cut in thereef may be a little “tricky.” Watch-ing the waves break, Dilzon rides thethrottle, catching the perfect wave toride taking us just outside the reef intothe large swells of the Caribbean Sea.We soon reach a location where the

Dilzon casts his net for sardines, the bait we used for the day.


San Pedro Street Treats One of the features of life in tropical destinations like San Pedro and other parts of the Caribbean is the sale of in-season tropical fruits, vegetables, candytreats and home made pastries by road-side or street vendors. Usually, they occupy a very small plot of place. In the corner of a street or in any strategicspot along the street where they usually offer special warm dishes, fresh fruits/vegetables, candy treats and much more. During the year, it is a commonoccurrence to see or spot these vendors making a living by providing us with the very best selection of their produce. Walking the streets of San Pedro, onecan take a look at a variety of yummy treats that are on sale, but do we know most of what they are selling? The Sun, took it to the streets to visit the manylocal street vendors and find out about the yummy treats they offer. Here is what we found out!

Mmmm, sweet potato pone, oneof the few favorite desserts of lo-cals and fast becoming a touristcrave. These days, no soul food iscomplete without being able to bakea toe-curling sweet potato pie.Some cooks add lemon, orange oreven apple to the batter, but the

Sweet Potato Pone

hands-down common denominator,aside from the spices, is eggs andevaporated milk. Sweet PotatoPone is the Holy Grail in Belize,it is a dessert originally derivedfrom the Garifuna. The pie when prepared well isunbelievably flavorsome and goodfor a quick snack to satisfy yourhunger. Preparing the pie may bequite a task, but the finished prod-uct is worth every minute spentlaboring over a hot stove. Simplyfollow these easy steps and makeyourself a hearty and satisfyingdessert for the whole family toenjoy. First gather the ingredients;2 pounds sweet potato, melted but-ter, 2 eggs, brown sugar, 1 cupevaporated milk, cinnamon/ginger

and vanilla extract. Next, its time to prepare thepie; wash sweet potatoes thor-oughly and take off skin, then startgrating the potato until finelygrated. In a bowl, combine the in-gredients and mix contents thor-oughly until well blended. Greasea baking pan with melted butterand pour mixture into bowl. Fi-nally, bake in oven for an houror until golden brown. Optionally,you may sprinkle the top of thepone with additional brown sugaror condensed milk. Allow the poneto cool completely before servingand enjoy! Join us next week for anotheredition of San Pedro’s StreetTreats!


Reef BriefReef BriefReef BriefReef BriefReef BriefContributed by Peace Corps Volunteer Nicki Vassak

Calling all Recruits! Coral reefs are home to more spe-cies and diverse fish communities in theworld. One cannot even imagine ahealthy coral reef structure without theassemblage of vibrantly colored fishessurrounding various corals and associ-ated species. There is no doubt thatfishes are the most abundant and con-spicuous large organisms inhabiting areef. How is this possible? One of the reasons for the high di-versity of species on reefs of course, isthe wide range of habitats available inthe form of coral, sand areas, caves andcrevices, algae areas, shallow and deepareas, as well as different zones pro-gressing across the reef. However,there are four theories claiming that dif-ferent aspects of recruitment and com-petition also play a major role in the di-

versity level of coral reef fishes. Thesetheories are known as the competitionmodel, the lottery hypothesis, the pre-dation-disturbance model, and the re-cruitment limitation model. The competition model is the moreclassical model that states the high di-versity is the result of strong competi-tive interactions that lead to high de-grees of specialization. This is to say,that each species has a specific set ofadaptations, giving them a competitiveedge in at least one scenario on a reef.In other words, these fishes have nar-rower ecological niches, so more spe-cies can be accommodated in a givenarea. In contrast to the competitionmodel, the lottery hypothesis insiststhat fishes are not specialized. Suc-

cess and persistence results fromchance, as to which species of theplanktonic larval pool occupies a va-cant space. Therefore, competition isunimportant in this case and recruit-ment dominates. The third theory, the predation-dis-turbance model hypothesizes that fishpopulations do not reach equilibriumat all. Predation, catastrophe, and un-predictable recruitment keep popula-tion numbers below the level at whichresources or food become limiting. The most recent view, known as therecruitment-limitation model arguesthat larval supply is never adequate forthe adult population size to reach its fullpotential. The adult population mirrorsvariation in larval recruitment and notpost-recruitment events. Data from anempirical test conducted by Dohertyand Fowler in 1994 support this modelfor the variation in abundance of dam-selfish. Despite this information how-ever, additional data is necessary forother fishes. As of now, the accuracyin the evidence as to which explanationfor coral reef diversity is correct, ifany. Although one thing remains clear,fish recruitment to the reef is just asvariable as the fish species themselves.

Vibrantly colored fish surrounded by various corals and associated species builda healthy reef.


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Fresh, contemporary, and consistently outstanding are the trademarks of theBlue Water Grill experience. Dine under the stars on the beach or on the

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Come in and try our savory dinner menu…Crispy coconut shrimp sticks with a sweet-spicy black bean sauce ~ Grilled

shrimp and Calamari salad with a sesame-soy vinaigrette ~ Angel hair pastawith sautéed shrimp, snapper, and scallops in a tomato, garlic and sweet basil

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On the beach across from the airstrip at the SunBreeze HotelOn the beach across from the airstrip at the SunBreeze HotelOn the beach across from the airstrip at the SunBreeze HotelOn the beach across from the airstrip at the SunBreeze HotelOn the beach across from the airstrip at the SunBreeze HotelPlease call 226-3347 for reservationsPlease call 226-3347 for reservationsPlease call 226-3347 for reservationsPlease call 226-3347 for reservationsPlease call 226-3347 for reservations

depth finder reads 300 feet which hesays are the best for deep sea fish-ing. The expert fisherman attachesthe bait to the hooks and drops thetemptation to the ocean depths. Ittakes less than three minutes whenthe first catch of the day bites the bait.Reeling it in proves to be quite theadventure as barracudas, sharks, andother predators try to steal our catch.A beautiful red snapper of about fourpounds is pulled into the boat. Deep sea fishing is surely excitingas you sit and fight for your catch.You never know who might comefrom behind to try to snag what youhave caught. This was certainlyproved when a barracuda came afteranother snapper we had caught. Un-

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fortunately for the barracuda, it gotsnagged to another one of our hooksand became our third catch of the day.The second catch being half of a snap-per, the other half we found insidethe barracuda’s stomach when it wascleaned! It was another thrilling fight whensomething big tried to snag anotherone of our prized fish. Although wewere uncertain as to what was tryingto steal what we had caught, Dilzonmentioned that by the size and char-acteristic of the bite, it more thanlikely was a shark. Although, theshark managed to get away, the snap-per it tried to take was reeled in witha big chunk missing from its back. After reeling in enough fish forlunch, we headed back to shore.Dilzon and his able assistant proved

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Above: Feeding thebirds with scraps of fishwas lots of fun,especially as the birdsdid amazing aerobaticswhile trying to eatmidair.

Right: Catch becomesshark bait!


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Plans are underway for the second annual Caye Caulker Cool Art andTastefest. This two day event, scheduled for June 10th and 11th, will feature deli-cious foods prepared by local and country wide contestants. Join the tasty treatof sampling and judging the large variety of appetizers, salads, main dishes,desserts and tempting libations. The festivities also showcase original works ofart from the talented artisans of Caye Caulker and surrounding districts.

This is one celebration you do not want to miss! The annual Caye Caulker Lob-ster Fest kicks off the beginning of lobster season with a full weekend of pageantry,festivities and lobster served every way imaginable. Try grilled lobster, lobster salad,lobster ceviche, lobster fajitas, lobster quesadillas, lobster burritos, lobster kabobs,lobster pizza and other fantastic lobster creations! Come and stay the weekend ortravel over for the day. The festivities are scheduled for July 7th, 8th and 9th.

The Caye Caulker Water Taxi Association is entering a new era of speedand comfort. An era of larger vessels that are 95% enclosed to protect the pas-sengers from the elements. The enclosures shield the travelers from the burningultra-violet rays of the tropical sun and the wave spray of the Caribbean Sea.With the advent of the new “super taxis” the short shuttle from the Belize Cityterminal on North Front Street to either Caye Caulker or San Pedro is one ofcomfort and security.

Caye Caulker is a havenfor flora and fauna enthusiasts.Birding is a main attraction,with over two hundred spicesof birds either living in orsighted on Caye Caulker.Another special attraction isthe seahorses, who now havetheir own little paradise on thewest side of the island. Plansare underway to make the areaa mini reserve for thesecharming sea creatures.

A kaleidoscope of fun activities and cultureon Caye Caulker!

The Official Caye Caulker Website: www.cayecaulkerbelize.net is linkedto the Belize Tourism Board’s Website: www.travelbelize.org. All business arelisted FREE of charge. The Caye Caulker Marketing Committee can be con-tacted for more info. The Official Caye Caulker logo merchandise website is upand running, with great gifts for your gift shops and business.


The Tapir The Tapir (Tapirus Bairdii) is thelargest land mammal of CentralAmerica. Known as the “mountaincow” in Belize, they are forest dwell-ers, active mostly at night as they for-age along river banks and forest clear-ings. The tapir is the national animalof Belize. The tapir has a prehensile,long nose like an elephant or anteater,but is actually related to the horse andrhinoceros. Its general color is dustybrown with a white fringe around theeyes and lips, white tipped ears andoccasional white patches of fur on thethroat and chest. They feed ongrasses, aquatic vegetation, leaves,buds, and fruits of the low-growingshrubs. Its long, flexible upper lip andflat molars are well suited for forag-ing and swallowing twigs, nuts, andother tough plant tissues foundthroughout river basins. This herbivore spends approxi-mately 90% of its waking hours hunt-ing for food. The tapir has an excel-lent sense of smell and hearing, butdoes not have very good sight. As thetapir is largely nocturnal, it reliesmore heavily on these two senses.Their closest relatives are the otherodd-toed ungulates (having hoofs):horses and rhinoceroses. Tapirs havesplayed, hoofed toes, with four toeson the front feet and three on the hindfeet, which help them walk on muddyand soft ground. Size varies betweenspecies, but most are about 2 meterslong, stand about a meter high at theshoulder, and weigh between 550 -600lbs. The natural lifespan of a tapiris approximately 30 years, and asingle youngster is born after a gesta-tion of about 13 months. All baby ta-

pirs have striped-and-spotted coats forcamouflage, and while they appear atfirst glance to be alike, there are somedifferences among the patterns of dif-ferent species. Although tapirs were once wide-spread, only four species endured intothe modern world: three in CentralAmerica and the warmer parts ofSouth America, and one in SoutheastAsia. Tapirs are forest animals thatlove water. They frequently live in dryland forests, tapirs with access tolakes or rivers spend a good deal oftime in and under the water, feedingon soft vegetation and taking refugefrom predators. Despite being takenby bears, crocodiles, anacondas, ti-gers and other big cats, the tapirs’major predators are human. Huntingfor meat and hides has substantiallyreduced their numbers and, more re-cently, massive habitat loss has re-sulted in the conservation watch-list-ing of all four species: the Brazilian

They are excellent swimmers and also agile climbers, crashing up steep hill-sides and river banks with apparent ease.



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Tapir is classified as lower risk, nearthreatened; both the Baird’s Tapir andthe Malayan Tapir are classified asvulnerable; and the Mountain Tapir isendangered. To escape danger, tapirsfind a stream or river to enter and thenwalks underwater to the other side ofthe river. Tapirs are herbivores,meaning they eat plants and not otheranimals. Hunting and habitat loss arethe main reasons the tapir populationis decreasing all over CentralAmerica. The National Animal is pro-tected under the law and thus, the hunt-ing of the tapir is illegal. Today, there are large forest re-serves in Belize to protect the remain-ing populations. The main threats tothe tapir survival is hunting and de-forestation. Tapirs are usually solitaryexcept when mothers have young.They range over large territories andare excellent swimmers spending afair amount of time in forest rivers.They are also agile climbers, crash-

ing up steep hillsides and river bankswith apparent ease. When surprised,tapirs generally head for water, butwill sometimes stamp their feet loudlyand sometimes whistle. Over 60% of the country is undersome type of forest cover. Baird’s ta-pir is found in all protected areas withthe exception of Guanacaste NationalPark and Rio Blanco due to their iso-lation from contiguous forest. Consid-ering the amount of suitable habitat andlimited human populations (200,000-250,000 people) numbers of tapir areestimated to be somewhere between680-3300 animals for the entire coun-try. Detailed field studies of Baird’stapir are its preferred habitat thatshows healthy tapir populations in theupper reaches of the Macal RiverValley in the Chiquibul Forest Re-serve. The animals are found inhealthy populations due to the area’sremote location, making human acces-sibility difficult and therefore limiting

hunting pressure. An area of particu-lar interest is the Upper RaspaculoRiver, which drains into the MacalRiver and experiences flood conditionsannually. Prolific growth of secondaryvegetation results in a favored forag-ing area by tapirs. The Upper Raspaculois situated within the Chiquibul NationalPark, and bordered by forest reserves.Due to its remote location, absence of

human presence and pressures, andabundance of secondary growth veg-etation, the Baird’s tapir can be foundin considerable numbers. With all said, the tapir is an extraspecial animal for its importance toBelize. The protection and of theseprecious animals is vital and we mustall do our part in helping with the con-servation process.

The mountain cow is the largest mammal that roams the tropical rainforestand spends most of his time foraging for food.

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to not only be great fisherman andfantastic guides, but also marvelouscooks. It was amazing to see Dilzonfillet the catch, chop it into pieces andput them in the pan, while frigate birdshovered above as the catch was be-ing prepared. As we waited for thefood, we took the time to feed these greatbirds; it was fun throwing the scraps offish into the air and seeing the aerobat-ics of these birds, as they swooped in tocatch the scraps in the air. After preparing the fish in the pan,

it was time for the seasoning, andDilzon did not hesitate to share hissecret recipe. A barbecue pit hadbeen prepared and the pan was seton it – in less than half an hour, thetasty meal was served. Flour torti-llas had been heated and were avail-able – delicious fish burritos with aside salad, and fresh pineapple com-pleted the meal. It was definitely afantastic way to end our fishing ad-venture. Deep Sea fishing boats are usually

about 30’ and will troll outside the bar-rier reef for Marlin, Bill Fish,Dorado, Wahoo and Sharks. Patienceis the name of the game when deepsea fishing, but when the actionstarts, it’s worth the wait. Trips in-

clude the tackle, bait, rods and reels.Most trips include refreshments butmake sure to check just in case. Besure to wear sun block, a cap andsunglasses, and most importantlyDramamine can be your best friend

if taken before your trip. Rememberyou are going outside the reef whereconditions are usually choppy, mean-ing the boat does shake quite a bit. Ifyou are prone to seasickness or arenot certain, take a pill – just in case. Dilzon Murcia is available forfishing whether it be half or full days,and he offers an all inclusive pack-age. For further information, contactDilzon at (620) 6118.

THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 5th IS THE FAMOUS“BLUES, BOOZE & BARBECUES” MONTHLY

BEACH & POOL PARTY.ISLAND FERRY LEAVING FIDO’S DOCK AT 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.

RETURNING AT 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00...OR JUST STAY AND SPEND THE NIGHT IN ONE OF OUR GORGEOUS BEACHFRONT ROOMS/SUITES

IT DOESN’T GET MUCHBETTER THAN THIS!!!

At the end of a long fishing day, it is great to sit with family and friends to enjoyyour hard work!

Dilzon and his assistant proved to not only be great fishermen, but fantastic chefsas well!


Dr. Herman Smith was the only PhD archeologist to reside in Belize. Hewas noted in his field as a foremost researcher and expert in the coastal trad-ing of the Maya and headed the archaeological development of Lamanai inBelize. Herman discovered and contributed much to the body of knowledge of

the Maya once living on Ambergris Caye. If asked about this subject, he wouldgladly inform his listeners of the Maya past with detailed length and expansivearm waving. His humor accompanied these mini-lectures, eliminating any aca-demic dryness and endearing him to the students and groups that he workedwith on sites around the island. 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.

Probably the most frequentlyasked question about the ancientMaya is: “Why did that great civili-zation collapse?” According to thelatest literature, academics no longercondone the use of the term “col-lapse”. We now speak of a period of“realignment” or “restructuring”. Itseems that “collapse” is now politi-cally incorrect. God, I love academia. Call it what you will, the evidencepoints to a serious shift in Maya lifearound 900 A.D. The great cities andceremonial centers were abandoned

and the jungle quickly overgrew theformidable structures and the road-ways that connected them. Maya life,based on the centuries-old traditionof rule by an elite class came to arather abrupt and inglorious end.Gone forever were the kings andpriests and the elaborate ceremoniesand rituals that had been the main-stay of Maya life for hundreds ofyears. In seeking the cause for the rapid(probably less than fifty years) declineof the Maya world, scholars have con-

sidered numerous possibilities:1. The Maya were abducted by aliensin UFO’s. (Actually this explanation’smore popular with the National In-quirer crowd and is generally givenshort shrift by the academics.)2. The Maya were wiped out by ahuge hurricane or some other natu-ral disaster. With Maya numberingin the millions all over CentralAmerica – Well, I don’t think so.3. Everybody died of disease or war-fare. No archeological evidence tosupport either of these theories.4. There was some sort of peasantrevolt or revolution against the rul-

ing class that caused the system tobreak down. This explanation has alot of appeal to our twentieth centurymind-set because recent history is fullof revolutions, but a thousand yearsago any notion of individual rights andfreedoms usually died with the per-son that thought them up. RememberSpartacus? Well, if none of the conventionalexplanations fills the bill, what doesthe archeological evidence have tosay about the relatively sudden de-mise of the most advanced civiliza-tion in the New World?

Say, whatever happened to those Maya anyway?


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First of all, it is important to notethat no totally satisfactory explana-tion for the Maya collapse – OOPS!(make that restructuring) exists. Noone absolutely knows for sure whathappened, but it’s fair to say that thereis a growing consensus among arche-ologists that the root cause was some-thing we all see from day to day andnever expect it to catch up with us. Let’s set the stage in the Mayaworld around 900 A.D. Firstly, thepopulation was enormous by today’sstandards. Ambergris Caye musthave had between ten and twentythousand residents. The island, infact, is one large archeological site.Belize probably supported around twomillion people if current estimatesare anywhere near correct. Giventhe amount of arable land and the rela-tively inefficient slash and burn agri-cultural methods employed by the

Maya, just feeding everybody musthave been a monumental effort.Since there were no draft animalsavailable to the Maya, plowing androw-crop dry farming was out of thequestion. Hence the reliance on slashand burn, wherein the jungle was cutdown and burned, returning impor-tant nutrients to the soil which wouldthen support the growth of corn,beans, squash, etc., for two or threecrops after which the soil would beexhausted and the farmer would beforced to move on to a new jungleplot while allowing the previous plotto return to secondary growth. Aftera few years the original plot could bere-burned, but by that time therewere more children- more mouths tofeed. With unrestricted populationgrowth and a finite supply of land forfarming purposes with inefficientfarming methods, it’s easy to see howa human population could slowly slipbehind the curve-and face the inevi-table disaster.

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Preparation Time: 15 minutesCooking Time: Chill Time: 1 hourServes: 6Country: Jamaica

Ingredients:

*1/2 tsp. lemon juice*2 Tbsps. white cane vinegar*1 tsp. salt*1/2 tsp. dry (powdered) mustard*1 tsp. Grace Hot Pepper Sauce*2 tsp. capers (optional)*1 lb. (450 grams) shrimp

Avocado withMarinated Shrimp

*3 medium avocados, cut in halves andpeeled*6 medium crisp lettuce leaves forbase.

Method:

*Peel and devein shrimp, then steam.*In a large bowl, combine lemon orlime juice, vinegar, salt, mustard,Grace Hot Pepper Sauce and capers.*Toss with the prepared shrimp andchill, covered for 2 hours or longerstirring occasionally.*Brush avocado halves with some ofthe marinade; include the outside toavoid darkening and to enhanceflavour.*Arrange on crisp lettuce leaves. Fillavocado halves with shrimp and servewith remaining marinade in bowl.

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*Light takes one-tenth of a second to travel from New York to London, 8minutes to reach the Earth from the Sun, and 4.3 years to reach Earth fromthe nearest star. *Almost every weekday morning, Kleenexes are handed to the commut-ers in front of Japan’s rail and bus stations for free. The tissues are distrib-uted by workers of the companies whose messages and advertisement areprinted on the packages. The reason for this.... most public bathrooms do nothave paper towels or toilet paper! *The first portable calculator placed on sale by Texas Instruments weighedonly 2-1/2 pounds and cost a mere $150. (1972) *A machine has been invented that can read printed English books aloud tothe blind, and it can do so at speed half again as fast as normal speech. *The mouth produces a quart of saliva a day. *One of the deadliest diseases in the world is Japanese River Fever, witha mortality rate of more than 50 percent. It is found only near rivers incertain areas of Japan, China, Korea, Burma, and India. *New York City has the most skyscrapers of any city in the world with140. Chicago is a distant second at 68. The term “skyscraper” technicallydescribes all habitable buildings with a height of more than 500 feet (152 m). *The fastest temperature change on record is a rise of 49 degrees F in twominutes, from -4 degrees to 45 degrees F. This occurred in Spearfish, SouthDakota, January 1943, between 7:30 and 7:32 am.

“Hey, guys. How is it going?” I asked. The usual gang hanging around BC’s all said “Hello” and then went back totheir drinks. “I’m telling you the man is not too bright,” Bruce was saying to Dulce as Iwalked up to where they sat talking. “Watch. I’ll prove it.” “Hey, Dennis,” he said. “Have you seen Ben?” “Ben who?” “Ben’ over and kiss my butt.” All the regulars at the bar roared with laughter. “Dammit,” I said. “You catch me with the same joke every week and I’mgetting tired of it.” “See,” Bruce said to Dulce. “I told you he wasn’t too bright. He’s fallen forthat same joke four weeks in a row.” “Come over here and let me tell you something,” Don Seruntine called tome. “Hey, I see you fall for that joke every time,” he said, quietly. “Yeah,” I said. “Every time Bruce asks me if I’ve seen Ben and when I say,“Ben who?” he says, “Ben’ over and kiss my butt. Everybody thinks it is sofunny.” “How would you like to get even with Bruce?” Don asked. “How would I do that?” “Go up to him and ask him if he’s seen Eileen. When he says, “Eileen who?”you can say, “Eileen over and you kiss my butt.” “Wow, Don! That’s a good one,” I said. “I’ll do it and let everybody laugh athim for a change.” “Hey, Bruce,” I said, as I walked back over to where everyone was hangingout. “Yeah? What’s up?” he said. “Have you seen Eileen?” “Yes. She left with Ben.” “Ben who?”

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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 7:30 p.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.Lighthouse Christian Radio - 101.3FM. 226-4673, Cor. Buccaneer &Pescador Drive.

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]

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Saga Society A non-profit “humanesociety” to address the stray cat anddog population in San Pedro. Phone226-3266.

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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

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THE HOLIDAY HOTEL - Every Wednesday, live music anda fabulous Beach Barbeque 6:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Barrier ReefDr. 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.

SEASIDE 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 Amber-gris 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!PARADISE FOUND BELIZE LTD. REALTY - Land,Homes, Business, Investment. List your property with us.Office at CocoNet Internet. 607-9667 or [email protected]

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.

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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 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 itand ask 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, basicYoga, Balance Ball, Tae Bo and more. Affordabledaily, weekly and monthly fees. Located in Boca delRio 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.PAPA BEAR’S - Full Service, Internet Access.Pastries, coffee and deli sandwiches. Open 7 a.m.to 10 p.m. daily. Located on Fairdale Plaza, on Co-conut Drive.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,etc. [email protected] or phone 226-2388.PROVIDENT BANK & TRUST - Offering a fullrange of International Banking Services. phone 223-

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 since 1977.Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials. Caribbean Nighton Thursday. Mayan Fiesta every Friday - come tryour Maya Buffet. Open Monday – Saturday. Lunch:11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Dinner: 5:30 p.m. – 10:00p.m. Call us for group reservations. Ph 226-2404/2176“Where something good is always cooking!”CELI’S RESTAURANT ON THE BEACH at the San

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Pedro Holiday Hotel, serves Great Fajitas, salads andlocal dishes for LUNCH. DELECTABLE SEA-FOOD SPECIALTIES for dinner. OUTDOOR &INDOOR DINING 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. -9:00 p.m. Beach barbeque every Wednesday night withlive music.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.

LUNA at Journey’s End Resort - Experience fine din-ing on the beach north of San Pedro. Visit our tropicalbar featuring karaoke, dance and fun music. Phone226-2173.RICO’S SURFSIDE RESTAURANT – A truly uniquedining experience on the beach at Banyan Bay. Serv-ing breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Phone 226-3739ext. 135.PAPI’S DINER – The place for fine food at dinerprices. Taste the Caribbean. Call 226-2047.MICKEY’S PLACE - Open daily 6:30 a.m. - 10a.m. for breakfast, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. for lunchand 6 - 10 p.m. for dinner. Burritos on Wednesdays.Pescador Drive. 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.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 11:30 a.m. to 4:00p.m. Fermented, blended and bottled here on theproperty. Open for lunch and dinner. Call 226 3426for reservations and transport options.VICTORIA HOUSE - International and Island-Stylecuisine. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Reser-vations recommended, 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’s alittle 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.THE STAINED GLASS PUB - located in the heart ofTown featuring homestyle cooking with a gourmetflair; dine alfresco streetside or enjoy the air condi-tioned quaint European atmosphere in the unique Pubroom. The Best Burger in town and several wines bythe glass, full liquor bar...friendly & informativefor visitors—A Must While in San Pedro ! Visa/MC 226-4147.GEORGE’S KITCHEN - Serving Breakfast, Lunch& Dinner. Located on Coconut Drive across from Co-rona Del Mar. Closed Tuesdays. Open 7:00a.m.–3:00p.m. & 6:00p.m. – 9:30p.m. Phone 226-2974.

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