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Let the windset your courseLet the sails catch the wind and take you awayon any number of adventures from the shoresof Ambergris Caye. The steady breeze com-bined with abundant sunshine and water of-fers the visitor countless opportunities for funand relaxation. This week, we’ll take you on a day-tripaboard a luxurious catamaran to where thereef meets the shore. We’ll also arouse yourappetite as we enjoy the ancient Mayan reci-pes offered in one of San Pedro’s most uniquesettings. This Visitor Guide will provide you infor-mation so that you will have the best experi-ence possible while visiting “La Isla Bonita.”

Visitor Guide January 13, 2005

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The Mayor, Councilors and people of SanPedro Town take this opportunity to wel-come you with open arms to this beautifuljewel of ours. May your stay here with us be a pleas-ant one, filled with enjoyment and delight-ful memories. May you experience the best of what SanPedro has to offer. We hope that duringyour stay you’ll find San Pedro to be yourhome away from home. Feel free to ex-plore “La Isla Bonita” and see the genuine beauty and warm hospi-tality we have to offer. We are more than happy to have you visiting us, may the memoryyou will hold of this place be an everlasting and cherishable one. Once again welcome and please enjoy your stay.

Elsa Paz, Mayor, San Pedro Town

Mayor Elsa Paz

Greetings to my visiting friends

Where did you read your San Pedro Sun?

Jeanette Meyers took her San Pedro Sun to Bonaire, Nether-lands Antilles while she was on a diving trip over the Christ-mas holiday.

Where did you take your San Pedro Sun & VisitorGuide? Take a photo of you and the paper and send it to usat: [email protected]. Photos taken in unique and un-usual places are preferred. Be sure to identify who is in thephoto and where the photo was taken.


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Happy Hour Every Day from 3 to 7 p.m.2 for 1 Local Rum, Vodka and Beer!

Our Rodizio Specialty served on Weekends Only!


At Journey’s End ResortReservations: 226-2173

A new day-trip available to visitors offers thechance to ride the wind that constantly caresses theshores of “La Isla Bonita.” SEAduced has added totheir fleet of boats a 38 foot Fountaine Pajot AthenaCatamaran, appropriately named SEAduction.

Elito and Rebecca Arceo, the owners of SEAducedby Belize, invited us along on a day trip as they tookvisitors on a tour to the north end of the island.

The day begins at 8:15 a.m. on the dock atRamon’s Village. The only supplies passengers needto bring are snorkeling equipment, sunscreen and tow-els. All the food and beverages are provided.

The passengers arrive on the dock. Anticipationmounts as we watch the crew prepare the vessel forthe day. Then, the “all aboard,” is given. One by one,we step from the dock on to the shiny white deck of

the boat.The large expanse of the wide catamaran offers

many choices to sit and get comfortable as the jour-ney begins. The children quickly settle on the trampo-line, which is the net that spreads across the front ofthe boat. From that vantage point the children literallyfly, safely suspended over the clear waters below.

The crew pushes off the large craft as the twodiesel engines begin to hum as Captain Elito navigatesaround the dock. Once safely in the boat lane, Elitoturns the vessel almost directly into the wind which isblowing from the northeast. Then, the huge sail israised up the fifty-foot mast. Since we are going intothe wind, the sail is not used to provide propulsion, butto stabilize the craft on the slightly choppy waters.Elito explains that the distance between the reef andshore is too narrow to safely provide an avenue totack against the wind. The plan today is to motor north,and then let the wind bring us back on the return trip.

Gradually we maneuver north while passengersbecome acquainted with each other. Some talk aboutthe ice storm they are missing back home. Otherstalk about their travels and returning home to SouthAfrica. Unlike other boats, this vessel is so quiet, itallows for comfortable conversation without the needto yell over the roar of engines.

As we continue our journey, the shoreline givesway to undeveloped property dotted by majestic re-sorts and homes. The water offers the classic tur-quoise, green and blue hues that exemplify the Carib-bean Sea.

In a moment, the anchor’s away and the adven-turers prepare to explore the underwater world of thereef. Moored just north of Mexico Rocks, CaptainElito jokingly calls this area “Elito’s Reef.” The aft

section of the catamaran allows for easy access intothe sea. Parents help their children ease into the wa-ter while more adventurous children perform classiccannon balls jumping from the forward section.

First time snorkler, Peggy from Kansas, USA,is a bit apprehensive about the whole experience. Elitopatiently explains to her how to wear the mask anduse the snorkel. He is one of the first in the water andleads the group while pulling a safety ring on a rope.Many of the less experienced snorklers closely fol-low him, and soon grow more comfortable in their

New Catamaran Day-trip will SEAduce you!

SEAduction, a 38 foot catamaran, is the newestaddition to the SEAduced fleet of boats.

The catamaran’s large deck offers ample room tosunbathe and relax.

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www.ambergriscaye.com/birdsbelize by Elbert Greer

Ambergrisian Shorebirds –Charadriiformes Early each morning, Iwalk down to the beach,and all along the shorelinetroops of small shorebirdsscurry along the water’sedge, looking for food.Shorebirds, which includeSandpipers, Plovers andStilts, are tough to iden-tify. Ambergris has theBlack-necked Stilt, aboutsix species of plovers andpossibly twenty species of

sandpipers. Most shorebirds are small,like a sparrow or a medium-sizedrobin, with slender bills for probing inthe mud or sand, and slender legs forwading. Hundreds of different patterns onthese birds make it almost impossibleto identify them. Don’t be discouraged,just try to answer, is it a sandpiper orplover. Plovers are generally smallerthan sandpipers with shorter, thickerbills and have a behavior of run andstop, run and stop, looking for food inthe wave action on the beach. They eatcrustaceans and small marine life asthey go. Sandpipers have longer, slim-mer bills and behave more indepen-dently than the flocking plovers. Theyare generally taller and are in a differ-ent family called Scolopacidae. Ploversare in a family known as Charadriidae.The Black-necked Stilt as you might re-member from Bubbas ‘Idiots Guide toOrnithology’ has a black neck and lookslike its walking on stilts. One of myfavorite sandpipers is a bird that all ofthe bird books say isn’t found here. Ifind them in and around the fresh wa-ter ponds, deeper in the Littoral forestaway from the beach. It’s called the‘Dowitcher’. I see them usually in pairsand only during this time of year, whenthe northern wind blows. This allowsyou to take walks to the back of the is-land, unmolested by heat and mosqui-toes. Their comical walk is hard todescribe but it seems the head and neckjut forward with every step. My little friends I see on the dockeach morning, to the best of my abil-ity, are Plovers called ‘Ruddy Turn-stones’. Most Plovers sleep in flocksand lay eggs right atop the sand in thelow grasses on the beach crest’s slope.Bubba likes to run up the dock and makethem all fly. I suppose he’s studyingtheir flight. As they leave, their sharpvoices say, “kek, kek, kek, kek, kek,”and they display a striking, contrastingbrown and white upper and lower wingpattern. I should put Bubba in chargeof showing me how birds fly away!

ENGLISH SPANISH CREOLE

Week. InWords of theWeek, wewill present afew words inEnglish andgive you theirSpanish andGarinagu

translations. In the nearfuture we hope to include

other languages that mayinterest our valued readers!

Enjoy!!!

Language can linkus with other cul-tures, no matter howforeign the tonguemay be. In an effortto share this form ofcommunica-tion with ouraudience, TheSan Pedro Sunproudlypresents its newestaddition to theweekly paper – Words of the

Where is the restaurant? Donde esta el restaurante? Weh di reschrant deh?

Where is the bathroom? Donde esta el baño? Weh di tailit deh?

Where is the grocery store? Donde esta la tienda? Weh di shap deh?

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One of the most picturesque beach front settings in all of Belize is nowhome to one of “La Isla Bonita’s” newest resort, restaurant and bar. AzulResort and Rojo Lounge is located five and a half miles north of SanPedro. Recently The San Pedro Sun joined many guests who were in-vited to tour the much awaited property. Jeff Spiegel, Vivian Yu and Kathy Oravac were very gracious hosts tothe dozens of guests who arrived throughout the night by boat. The

young, energetic owners haveleft no detail unattended in thisdevelopment. From the 24foot high cathedral ceilings inthe Villas, to the unique of-ferings on the bar menu, ev-erything they have done is ex-traordinary and unique. Currently the Lounge isopen, and serves a wide as-sortment of signature drinks,such as the spicy “Rojo Poi-son” and “Frozen Mojitos.”

Although the restaurant will open soon, the lounge is already serving avariety of delectable munchies. There is much anticipation for the opening of the restaurant, whichprovides outdoor dining under a huge thatched palapa. The restaurantmenu boasts tropical cuisine designed to encourage “social eating” featur-ing such items as plantain crusted shrimp with papaya-pineapple-chilidipping sauce andmint-marinated lob-s t e r - p i n e a p p l eskewers. An exten-sive wine list ac-companies themenu, featuring nu-merous Californiawines exclusivelyoffered in Belize bythe Rojo Lounge.A wonderful desertmenu, featuringhome made tropicalice creams put thefinishing touches on this exquisite menu. The Azul Resort offers “relaxed luxury” with all the amenities. Theopen floor plan combines tropical aesthetics, featuring beautiful local hard-

New resort showsits “colors”

TapasBarPastas& Martini LoungeSouth end San Pedro

226-4507

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woods, with sophisticated modernconveniences, such as wireless In-ternet, plasma TV’s and Vikingkitchen stoves. A walk up the spiralstaircase to the rooftop patio revealsa vast starscape, complete with hottub and day bed. The resort plansto begin accepting guests in mid Feb-ruary. The San Pedro Sun commendsJeff, Vivian, Kathy and their stafffor providing this exquisite additionto “La Isla Bonita.”


Emergency 911Crimestoppers 922Police 226-2022Fire 226-2372Wings of Hope - Medical emer-gency air ambulance. Phone:223-3292.Lions Health Clinic - 226-4052;emergencies 603-1755 or Hours:Mon.-Fri., 8am to 8pm; Sat.,8am - noon.Los Pinos Clinic 602-6383 and226-2686.Hyperbaric Chamber - 226-2851, Dr. Otto Rodriguez - 600-0287 or 226-2854. AntoniaGuerrero - 600-5475 or 206-2152. Eleazar Portillo - 610-4560or 226-3195.San Pedro Health Center - 226-2536. 8-12 and 2-5, Mon. toFri. Emergencies 226-2555/2918or 606-3864.US Embassy - 227-7161Canadian Consulate - 223-1060Mexican Embassy - 223-0193Guatemalan Embassy - 223-3150Honduran Embassy - 224-5889

IMPORTANT #s

Realtors...BELIZE REAL ESTATE - Your country-widecompany. Guaranteed clear title. Call 226-2090 forinformation or appointment.

SUNRISE REALTY - Land, homes, businesses,condos and investment properties. Call 226-3737, fax226-3379 or E-mail: [email protected]

SOUTHWIND PROPERTIES - For all your RealEstate needs. Call 226-2005 or 226-2060 for informa-tion or E-mail: [email protected] for current listings.

PELICAN PROPERTIES LTD. - Fine properties onAmbergris Caye. E-mail: [email protected] orphone 226-3234.

CASA CAYO REAL ESTATE - Serving Belizefrom the mountains to the reef. Phone 226-2791.www.casacayo real estate.net

ISLAND FERRY SERVICE & WATER TAXI –Scheduled ferry service & water taxi for AmbergrisCaye. Phone 226-3231.

MONCHO’S GOLF CART RENTALS - Four & Sixseater golf carts available. Open daily 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.We deliver to your room. 226-3262 or 226-4490.

JOE’S BIKE RENTALS - Located on middle street.Offers bicycles of all sizes, kids to adults.

T H E S A N P E D R OT H E S A N P E D R OT H E S A N P E D R OT H E S A N P E D R OT H E S A N P E D R O S U NS U NS U NS U NS U N VVVVVI S I T O R ’ S G U I D EI S I T O R ’ S G U I D EI S I T O R ’ S G U I D EI S I T O R ’ S G U I D EI S I T O R ’ S G U I D E

AMIGOS del MAR DIVE CENTER – Simply the BESTin * Diving - local, night, Blue Hole & Turneffe *PADI Certification *Rentals *Snorkel Trips.Phone 226-2706. Email: [email protected]

SEARIOUS ADVENTURES – Up for some adven-ture? Mayan ruins, manatee watching and more toursavailable. Make your reservations today. 226-4127.

CAYE CHAPEL GOLF RESORT – Play a round ofgolf on this beautifully landscaped island. This place isabove par! Set up T-time now. 226-8250.

SAILSPORTS BELIZE – Windsurfing, kite sailingand sailing. The latest equipment and expert instruc-tion makes it easy to learn. [email protected].

SEADUCED – River cave tubing, snorkel excur-sions, Mayan ruins and more adventures. 226-2254.

Water, Sports & Tours

Transportation...

KRYSTAL SHIPPING CO./MASH CO. - Wedeliver construction supplies all the way to RoblesPoint! Phone 226-2089 or E-mail: [email protected]

CASTILLO’S HARDWARE - Storm supplies,electronics, household appliances, tools, home repairitems and a wide variety of paints, stains and var-nishes. Pescador Drive. Phone 226-2302.

WALLY’S ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND SUPPLY- Air conditioning, electrical and plumbing, parts andservice. Phone 226-2408.

VARELA CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIES & MATE-RIALS - Quality construction materials and supplies.We stock what we sell! 226-2215 or 226-2808.

Belize Tourism Board - 223-1910.

Belize Tourism IndustryAssociation (BTIA) - 227-5717.

San Pedro Tourist GuideAssociation 226-2391.

Church ServicesSan Pedro Roman CatholicChurch Sun. Mass: 9 a.m. English;11 a.m. Children’s; 7:30 p.m.Spanish; Sat.: Confessions 5-7 p.m;Mass or Communion Service ev-ery night at 7:30 p.m.

Living Word Church Service Sun.10:45 a.m. Bible study Mon. 7:30p.m. We do Christian charity work.226-2950.

Assembly of God Church on An-gel Coral St. Marriage Counseling/Prayer Line. Call 226-3767/2913 -Services T-W-Sat.-Sun. at 7:30p.m. Christian Radio FM 101.3.

Services...The Lions Club of San Pedrorelies on income from its Friday andSaturday Night BBQ to support theneedy community. Help a great cause-have dinner with us!

Green ReefA non-profit organization dedicated tothe promotion of sustainable use andconservation of Belize’s marine andcoastal resources. [email protected]

Saga SocietyA non-profit “humane society” toaddress the stray cat and dog popula-tion in San Pedro. Phone 226-3266.

Tourist Information

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Golf Cart Rental226-3262 or 226-4490


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.

CAYE COFFEE – Take a taste of our local groundfresh coffee back home. A wonderful cup of coffeemakes such a great difference in your day. Try itand ask for more. 226-3568.

DALIA’S STORE – Fresh meats, and vegetables,groceries, liquors, and hardware items. Boca delRio Area. Phone: 226-3286 Fax: 226-4074

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.

BIG TREE PRODUCE – Fresh Local & ImportedFruits & Vegetables. Seafood, meats, juices & milkshakes. Pescador Dr. 226-2322.

JUBILAND GIFTS & PARTY SHOP – Party Fa-vors, Invitations, Piñatas, Holiday Decorations &More! Barrier Reef Drive – Phone 226-3400.

THE GREENHOUSE - Offering quality Belizean& imported fresh produce. A/C locale on BarrierReef Drive. Phone 226-2084.

MATA CHICA - Mambo Cuisine - for foodlovers. Homemade pasta, shrimp paté,bruschetta, charbroiled seafood and much more!Call 220-5010/5011.

ROJO LOUNGE - Enjoy tropical lounge cui-sine in one of the most beautiful beachfront set-tings in all of Belize - Azul Resort. 226-4012.

CELI’S RESTAURANT ON THE BEACH -At the San Pedro Holiday Hotel, open 11:00a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Beach BBQ every Wednesday night.

LILY’S TREASURE CHEST RESTAURANT- On the beach behind Lily’s Hotel. Join us fora cool breeze and the best seafood or USDAbeef on our veranda by the sea. 226-2650.

JADE GARDEN RESTAURANT - DeliciousCantonese cuisine, steaks, seafood and vegetariandishes. 226-2506. Coconut Drive. Take-outavailable. Closed Tuesday.

SWEET BASIL GOURMET CAFÉ - Fabu-lous salads & sandwiches, imported wines &cheeses, fresh baked breads. Just across theriver cut. Phone 226-3870.

RAMON’S VILLAGE - Enjoy breakfast, lunchand dinner in a Mayan atmosphere or on theveranda overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Coco-nut Drive. Phone 226-2071.

LUNA at Journey’s End Resort - Experiencefine dining on the beach north of San Pedro.Visit our tropical bar featuring karaoke, danceand fun music. Phone 226-2173.

STAINED GLASS PUB – Only British–American Pub in Belize! Home-cooked andgourmet specials. Serving lunch and dinnerMon. – Sat. starting at 11 a.m. Closed on Sun-days. Phone 226-4147.

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Dining Out...RICO’S SURFSIDE RESTAURANT – A trulyunique dining experience on the beach at Ban-yan Bay. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinnerdaily. Phone 226-3739 ext. 135.

MICKEY’S PLACE - Open daily 6:30 a.m. -10 a.m. for breakfast, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.for lunch and 6 - 10 p.m. for dinner. Burritoson Wednesdays. Pescador Drive. Call 226-2223.

BLUE WATER GRILL – Island cuisine with atwist! Wood-fired Oven Pizzas, Sushi & more!Open daily. Happy Hour 4 to 6 p.m. 226-3347.

EL DIVINO RESTAURANT at BANANABEACH - Serving breakfast, lunch and dinnerfrom 6 a.m - 10 p.m. Book your party or ban-quet today! Phone 226-2444.

CASA PICASSO – Tapa Bar – Classic Pastas –After Dinner Desserts. Open at 5:30 p.m. Mar-tini Lounge is open until 11 p.m. Call 226-4507.

PORTOFINO’S own “LE BISTRO” - One ofthe newest & most talked about restaurants onthe island. Meet our boat at 6:30 p.m. at Fido’sDock for a complimentary ride to one of thebest culinary experiences you will have while inparadise. For reservations, call 220-5096.

OVA DI WATA RESTAURANT – At CaribeIsland Resort. Fine dining on the sea. The bestSeafood & USDA Beef. 3 miles south of SanPedro. FREE transportation for 6 or more. Phone226-3635.

CARAMBA RESTAURANT - Local Mexican& Caribbean dishes. Located on Pescador Dr.Phone 226-4321. Closed Wednesday.

CAPRICORN RESTAURANT & BAR - Enjoyour magical menu by sun or starlight. Brunch &lunch 10 a.m.-2 p.m. dinner 6-9 p.m. Reserva-tions suggested. 226-2809. Closed Wednesdays.

GEORGE’S KITCHEN – Breakfast Served Any-time! Scrumptious Steaks & Seafood. Open 7a.m. – 3 p.m. & 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. CoconutDrive. Call 226-2974.

RENDEZVOUS RESTAURANT AND BAR -Thai and French fusion cuisine on the beach.Try our Rendezvous Estate house wine and ex-traordinary homemade bread. Phone 226-3426.

CAPTAIN MORGAN’S RETREAT – Savor ataste of Temptation Island. Underneath a starrynight enjoy the exquisite meals prepared by ourexpert chefs. A small boat ride takes you to oneof San Pedro’s guilty pleasures.

FIDO’S – Newly renovated it is set on the beachunder a giant palapa with a spectacular view ofthe Caribbean Sea. Enjoy your favorite drink orcocktail in this unique setting. Open seven daysa week for lunch and dinner.

PAULY’S PIZZA – The best pizzas in town. Alsogreat subs, calzones, chicken wings, cinnamon andgarlic sticks. Seven days a week. 226-2651.

ELVI’S KITCHEN - Whether you’re cravingcrab claws, lobster, calamari, scallops, mussels,fresh water lobster, shrimp, conch, or fish, Elvi’sis “Di Place” for seafood. Call us at 226-2176.

VICTORIA HOUSE - International and Island-Style cuisine by Executive Chef Amy Knox.Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Reserva-tions recommended, call 226 2067.

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.

Pan Dulce – A delightful way to start your day. Ourfresh sweet breads and wonderful cakes make youwant more. Call 226-3242.

ISLAND INTERNET CAFE – Write home, browsethe web, or simply call your friends and relatives.Visit us. 226-3777.

TROPICAL TOUCH DAY MASSAGE – Relax andlet the vacation begin. For appointments call us at226-4666.

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

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.

THE HOLIDAY HOTEL - Every Wednes-day, live music and a fabulous Beach Barbeque6:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Barrier Reef Dr. 226-2014.

THE HAMMOCK HOUSE - is the perfect“hangout.” Live music, barbeques and more. Justnorth of the cut. 226-2940

PIER LOUNGE - Home of the “World FamousChicken Drop” every Wednesday. Daily drinkspecials and two-for-one happy hour. Locatedbeachfront in the Spindrift Hotel. Phone 226-2002.

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Mayan ancestry is an important part of the Belize experience. Mayan heri-tage lives today in over half the population of Ambergris Caye. During your visitto “La Isla Bonita” many of the people who will greet you, feed you and divewith you have Mayan blood running in their veins. Learning more about thisancient culture is not only fascinating it can be delicious! In an effort to keep theMayan cuisine and dishes alive, the management of the world-famous EIvi’sKitchen has created a Grand Maya Buffet, consisting of traditional Mayan dishes.The Grand Maya Buffet is served each Friday night and gives visitors and localsalike the unique and tasty opportunity to dine on these ancient recipes. In 1996, Jenny Staines, daughter of owner Elvia Staines and who was oncethe head chef at Elvi’s, participated in a weeklong course, Cocina Mayan II,which focused on the ancient Mayan people and their cuisine. The course wasfacilitated by the Belize Tourism Board in Belize City and took place at theInstituto de Gastronomia in Cozumel, Mexico. According to Jenny, the courseallowed her to share what she already knew about Mayan cooking and to learnmore about the history of the people and their food. Jenny used the knowledgeshe acquired to develop the variety of dishes served at the buffet. The sights and smells that greet you when you enter the restaurant are aninviting combination of fine dining and jungle comfort. Tiled floor meets sand asyou step into the large open dining room. The room, housed under the largethatched roof of a grand Palapa, is accented with beautiful native wood andwarm lights. There is no missing the huge Flamboyant tree that once grew in themiddle of the room. The tree, which has been a part of Elvi’s Kitchen for 25years, did not survive Hurricane Keith in 2000 and is now a beautifully polished

centerpiece, decorated with accentlights. A newly remodeled backroom offers intimate dinning forprivate parties or large groups. Thefriendly staff, dressed in pressedwhite shirts, attend to your everyneed. The Grand Maya Buffet menuvaries, and the staples like chicken,pork and fish, are prepared in a dif-ferent recipe weekly. Last Friday,the menu consisted of many Mayandelicacies. The buffet began withPuchero soup served in small pot-tery bowls. The soup, which con-sists of chicken, beef and pork, hasa broth that is lightly seasoned withcinnamon, clove and allspice. Thebaked plantains, served on the side,complemented the soup perfectly.

The buffet offered fresh fruit beautifully displayed as a centerpiece on woodenskewers and the tamalitos (small tamales) were wrapped in banana leaves, theinside filled with Chaya, which is a Belizean type of spinach. The Pibil pork isone of the most traditional of all Mayan dishes and is very popular. Pibil is amethod of seasoning, burying and cooking meat under ground. The meat is sea-soned, wrapped inbanana leaves, andplaced over scorch-ing coals and rocksin a hole dug in theground. It is lean,shredded andserved in a flavor-ful tomato, onionand pepper sauce.The sautéed Yuca(or Cassava), issometimes re-ferred to as theMayan potato, andhas a similar tex-ture and flavor. The Coconut Chipotle fish was served in a sweet and smokysauce, the subtle tastes mixed in perfect harmony. The fresh corn and flourtortillas are prepared at the buffet table, and are patted out on a banana leaf andthen toasted on a Comal, which is a flat iron skillet that is heated with an openflame below. Other delicacies offered were Mayan chicken, cilantro rice, andPico de Gallo. Aromatic Café de Olla was served and the flan and coconut tartswere refreshing and light desserts after a filling and satisfying meal. One customer at the buffet, Rhonda from Ohio, USA, has been vacationingto “La Isla Bonita” for 12 years. She told The San Pedro Sun that it was her firsttime to try the Grand Maya Buffet and she commented, “It is such a greatopportunity to try something different. I plan to bring my daughter here whenshe visits next year.” Some of Rhonda’s favorite foods were the fish, tortillas,tamales and the coffee. Mrs. Amparo Gutierrez, administrator at Elvi’s told The San Pedro Sun thatthey have been serving the Maya Buffet every week. “We wanted to offer ourguests a completely unique and delicious dining experience while keeping thesetraditional recipes alive,” said Mrs. Gutierrez, “Many people just love thewhole dinning experience.” To add to the ambience Pablo Collado performslive Mayan flute music for the guests on a monthly bases. When he is not per-forming, music from his CD’s are played. The San Pedro Sun highly recommends the Grand Maya Buffet, and it is oneof many dining experiences not to be missed while visiting “La Isla Bonita.” Formore information please call Elvi’s Kitchen at 226-2176 or visit their website atwww.elviskitchen.com

A taste of Mayan culture


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Explore the beautiful north end of the island & visit the prettiest andtastiest restaurant on Ambergris Caye!Walk, bike or golf cart NORTH through town and cross on the ferry at theriver. Or call us for a great deal on a water taxi.

Open Tues.-Sun. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Telephone 226-3870

Gourmet Cafe

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Seafood Specials EverydaySeafood Specials EverydaySeafood Specials EverydaySeafood Specials EverydaySeafood Specials EverydayGreat Pasta DishesGreat Pasta DishesGreat Pasta DishesGreat Pasta DishesGreat Pasta Dishes

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Many people think that Brujos (Witches) just existed in the time of ourancestors, but that’s not true. There have been quite a few cases in recenttimes. The Brujos never hurt anyone; they just like to scare people. Some-times the Brujo even scares his own family members. Recently there was a woman who was in her kitchen grinding corn tomake tortillas. Suddenly someone screamed, “There’s a jaguar at thedoor!” Everyone began to scream, and the jaguar ran off into the bush.

Folklore is any of the beliefs, customs, and traditions that people pass on fromgeneration to generation. Much folklore consists of fairy tales, folk tales, legends,myths, nursery rhymes, proverbs, riddles and superstitions. Folklore is as old as humanity. Written records left by the earliest peoples in-clude examples of folklore. As soon as a people de-velop a writing system, they begin to record folkstories. However, folklore does not have to bewritten down. Much folklore is passed orallyfrom person to person. Even today, manypeoples do not have a written language,but they have folk songs, legends,myths, and other kinds of folklore. The San Pedro Sun embraces themany cultures that make up our com-munity and we recognize the importanceof preserving our heritage. Unfortunately, asgenerations age some of this is lost. Through theLizard Tales column, our readers will enjoy some of this colorful folklore while inturn we will be preserving these tales for future generations. Do you or someone you know have a story, myth, superstition that has beenpassed on from generation to generation? If you would like to share your story,please contact us!

When it got there, it turned back into a man. He sat down and began tolaugh. When he went back home, everyone was upset and told him aboutthe jaguar. He just laughed because he had played this trick on his familyjust to scare them. I heard about another woman whose husband was working late atnight. She was asleep alone in her bed. Suddenly, she was awakened byan animal, which was on top of her. The animal had her by the neck. She

screamed and screamed, but the ani-mal would not let go. She reachedup and grabbed the animal by theears. When the animal jumped up torun away, she held onto its ears andripped them off. She threw the earson the floor beside the bed and ranoutside with the other family mem-bers to search for the animal. The

animal disappeared. No one could ever find it. When she got back to thehouse and looked for the ears, she saw that they had turned into a pair ofslippers. From the Hagerty collection. Narrated by a 35-year-old woman formCorozal Town, Corozal District, 1978.

The Brujo loses his ears

Tip of the Week Up for a little sightseeing? Well, bicycling is always fun! Cross theferry over to the north side of the island. Lots of lovely residences, resorts,bars and restaurants are scattered over the north side of Ambergris Caye.Get out of town and relax while cycling up the coast.


We offer 4-seater &6-seater golf carts

Tel: 226-3262 or 226-4490

Located at the Airport& on Sea Star Street

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PHONE 226-3635 3 MILES SOUTH OF TOWNPHONE 226-3635 3 MILES SOUTH OF TOWNPHONE 226-3635 3 MILES SOUTH OF TOWNPHONE 226-3635 3 MILES SOUTH OF TOWNPHONE 226-3635 3 MILES SOUTH OF TOWN

Dinner Reservations RecommendedDinner Reservations RecommendedDinner Reservations RecommendedDinner Reservations RecommendedDinner Reservations Recommended

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Eggs SardouEggs SardouEggs SardouEggs SardouEggs SardouBanana PancakesBanana PancakesBanana PancakesBanana PancakesBanana Pancakes

French ToastFrench ToastFrench ToastFrench ToastFrench ToastHam Steak with EggsHam Steak with EggsHam Steak with EggsHam Steak with EggsHam Steak with Eggs

All dishes above served with a pastry and a mimosa.

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SUNDAY BRUNCHSUNDAY BRUNCHSUNDAY BRUNCHSUNDAY BRUNCHSUNDAY BRUNCH10 a.m. - 2 p.m.10 a.m. - 2 p.m.10 a.m. - 2 p.m.10 a.m. - 2 p.m.10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The San Pedro Sun’s Virtual Taste Trip

Coconut ShrimpThis week, try a taste of the Caribbean by com-bining two of our most favorite foods, coconut andshrimp! This recipe is quick and easy, enjoy!!!

MIX coconut, flour, salt and pepper. Dipshrimp in egg; roll in coconut mixture.

HEAT oil in large deep skillet on mediumheat to 325°F.

ADD shrimp; cook 3 to 4 minutes on eachside or until golden brown. Drain on papertowels. Serve with lemon wedges or asauce, if desired.

1 cup Baker’sAngel Flake Coconut¼ cup flour1 tsp. salt1/8 tsp. pepper1 lb. cleaned shrimp1 egg, slightly beatenOil for frying

We at Southwind Properties specialize in the listing & sale of fine islandproperties - Homes, Condos, Hotels, Commercial, Income-ProducingProperties & Land for homes or large parcels for development. Be sure tomeet with Marianne, Lori or Claudio to discuss your particular needs.Southwind Properties prides itself in being there full-time for full serviceand full disclosure for all your real estate needs. Call 226-2005/2060 orE-mail [email protected] for more information.

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Condos/Homes & Commercial PropertyMayan Princess – Located in the heart of San Pedro. Well-maintained, goodmanagement. Starting at $110,000 US.Exotic Caye Resort – Located 1 mile south of town center, this resort is situated ona gorgeous stretch beach. Thatched roof buildings give you that “tropical” feel.Condos start at $100,000 US.Secluded piece of Paradise (R40) Small home on 3.5 acres with more than 600’of beachfront on the western coast of Ambergris Caye. $275,000 US.Middle St Home (P36) Fenced lot with 4 BR, 1 BA upstairs and lower level suitedfor commercial use. $225,000 US.San Pablo Rentals (G10) Prime rental property offering six fully equipped units.Beautiful, spacious first class owners quarters. A deal at $165,000 US.Punta Azul (H-5) Punta Azul. ot measuring 60’ X 50’ with cute cabana, only 150feet off the beach. Lot#19 $24,000 US.

Raw LandRocky Point (G16) 3,000 ft of beachfront property including all of Rocky Point. Abeautiful piece of property where the wave’s crash & the reef is at your doorstep.$3.5 Million US.Ambergris Bay (G26) 60’ of beachfront and 80’ of lagoon front on the west coastof Ambergris Caye. Price $60,000 US.El Tesoro (O8) One beautiful lot available in El Tesoro. 12B is only one row offthe lagoon and three rows off the beach. The lot is 75’ x 75’. $50,000 US.Santa Fe – 5.5 miles north – 3 side-by-side second row lots accessible by boat andgolf cart and within electricity. Each lot approximately 70’ x 180’. $55,000 US each.Palm Bay Club (C41) Lot #111 – 4th row lot, 100’ x 100’. Only $18,000 US.Corozal Town Center (R31) 7 ½ Acres of prime real estate, road accessible on 3sides, beautiful mature trees, cleared & ready to develop all amenities available.$100,000 US.San Marcos (R29) 50 X 90 – Price is Right at $38,000 US.Eden Isle (R27) Caye Caulker Lot #407 - 75’ x 90’ – 4th row lot, but only 285’ off.


resort ! restaurant ! bar

c a p r i c o r ntranquilo best describes this cozy, intimate resort nestled in its own private,

beautiful cove just 3 miles north from the charming town of San Pedro.

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! restaurant !Guests will find a variety of selections, including such features as local giant stone

crab claws, fresh fish from local fisherman, filet mignon with red wine andportabella mushroom sauce, and The Stuffed Grouper, homemade baked breads, and

desserts such as key lime pie. So come, relax, and enjoy yourselves as the table,under that stars, is yours for the entire evening.

! cabanas !While the focus at Capricorn is its fine food and good spirits Capricorn also features

only 3 cozy, private, air-conditioned cabanas right on the beach. Each cabana iscomplete with high ceilings, large private bath, shower made for 2, and a porch with

its own hammock for relaxing! Any and all tours can be arranged!Breakfast is included. Beach bar is open all day everyday!

! gift shop !Capricorn has expanded to include a uniquely distinctive gift shop, featuring original

designed one of a kind jewelry made with stones from all over the world as well aslocal artists’ jewelry and unique gifts.

Lunch served daily 11-2pm ! Dinner 6-9pm‘Anytime’ bar snacks served all day everyday ! Closed Wednesday Nights Only

Reservations suggested 226-2809

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new environment. They eagerly tread through the pristine waters, wherethe fish and coral are abundant and the area offers many crevices andcanals to explore. Unlike many popular snorkeling spots along the reef,we are the only ones enjoying this area. After an hour or so, we climbaboard where cold beverages and snacks await us. The anchor is pulled,and the journey north continues. As we progress, the reef to the eastgradually moves closer to shore.

A short time later, we dock at an area called Basil Jones. Thissmall development on the beach with a checkered past, provides a pleas-ant location for beach barbeque. While the SEAduced staff preparesthe meal, the guests wander the beach. The most striking aspect aboutthis area is how close the reef is to shore. While sitting peacefully, theroar of the waves provide hypnotic entertainment. The children frolicalong the beach and couples casually explore the beach, walking out ofsite.

Soon, a huge pot of stewed fish is brought to the picnic table alongwith foil wrapped chicken and potatoes. Rice, pasta salad and tortillasround out the meal. Everyone eats their fill of the delicious, local cui-sine. Sodas, beer and rum punch flow freely. After lunch, beach blan-kets are spread out, and the hammocks gently rock for a little siesta.Before long, the Captain invites everyone back on board for the tripsouth.

7:00am - 10:00am11:30am - 10:00pm

Boca del RioPhone 226-2047

Open Daily

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SEAductionContinued from Page 5

Checkers, cards and othergames give children aboardSEAduction many optionswhile sailing along the coast.

A traditional lunch is servedon the remote beach on thenorthern end of the island.

When the sail goes up, the wind pullsagainst the ropes. The vessel surges withthe wind. Now, powered completely bythe wind, we soar south. While aboard,it is not hard to imagine the majesty ofthe massive clippers that once roamedthese waters, the wind full in their hugebillowing sails. Coasting with the wind,the voyage is even quieter than before.“The efficiency of using wind-power isone of the advantages of this trip,” com-ments Rebecca.

We make another stop on the wayback to town to snorkel at MexicoRocks, and then leisurely we continueour voyage. The kids enjoy playing cardsor checkers inside the cabin to pass thetime. Just as the sun hovers above thehorizon, we glide back into town. Wecomment that we feel far less wind-swept or jostled than from other motor-boat trips. We exchange e-mail ad-dresses with fellow passengers beforedisembarking. Everyone is radiant fromthe wonderful adventure on the sea.

Thanks to SEAduced for the won-derful opportunity to share this experi-ence with our readers. The San PedroSun highly recommends this outing foradventurers of all ages. It is particularlyfamily oriented with lots of places onboard for children to explore and get-away. It is reasonably priced and thecrew is very friendly and accommodat-ing.

SEAduced offers many other daytrips. You can schedule a trip by calling226-2254 or by visiting their office atthe Vilma Linda Plaza.


SPAA Blissful Getaway…

Relax in our beachside Jacuzzi,followed by an Aromatherapy Massage

& Detoxifying Mask & Facial!Package Includes:

Lunch a la carte, Complimentary Cocktail,Spa Treatment & Roundtrip Transportation

Via our Mambo Boat - US$130Fido’s Dock 10:45 a.m. -Returns 3 p.m. or 5 p.m.Also Available:

Sea Salt &Clay Body Mask Massage

Energy WorkRSVP 220-5011

Evening DinnerOur Award-Winning Restaurant invites

you to Enjoy a Masterful Blend ofEuropean, Mediterranean & Caribbean Cuisine

RSVP 220-5010

Try our “Decadent” Chocolate Soufflé

Some of our Specialties: Caramelized Char-Grilled Shrimp,Fish Carpaccio, Bruschetta, Shrimp Paté and Fried Calamari,

Jerk-Seared Scallops served in a citrus beurre-blancMambo Combo - Snapper Fillet topped with Shrimp and a Papaya Salsa

Mesquite Grilled Seafood Plate - Lobster, SnapGrouper, Calamari,Shrimp and Scallops with Fresh Vegetables

Take a short rideunder the stars

Pick-up by Island Ferry onFido’s Dock at 7:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.

$20 BZ roundtrip per person

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Age of Technologywith a “chic twist.”Catch up with the“real world” with

High Speed Internet,while sipping yourfavorite martini.

Or challenge yourselfduring a game of

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Reef BriefReef BriefReef BriefReef BriefReef Brief by Green Reef Peace CorpVolunteer, Kristen Stelljes

Even though it was the last dayof the year, more than 30 volun-teers took the time to do somethinggood for San Pedro and the envi-ronment this New Year’s Eve.From 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, agroup of volunteers cleaned themangroves from the San Juan Areato Boca del Rio. Members of theGuardians of the Reef Environmen-tal Club, Peace Corps Volunteers,community members, and even atourist worked to give San Pedro acleaner environment for the NewYear and helped make this clean-up a success. Participants filledmany garbage bags, which wereleft at designated stops along theway. Everyone put in a lot of ef-fort and got deep into the man-groves to try to get as much gar-bage as they could.

This clean up would not havebeen possible without the support ofthe San Pedro Town Council andthe Ambergris Caye Chamber ofCommerce. The Chamber of Com-merce provided funding for the trashbags and gloves. The Town Councilgenerously provided a delicious riceand beans lunch for all the partici-pants as a treat after a lot of work.The Town Council also made sureall of the trash collected was prop-erly disposed. Do not let the efforts of these vol-unteers be a waste! If you have trash,throw it in one of the many trashbarrels around town. If you see trashon the road, in the mangroves, oron the reef, pick it up! We all needto do our part to protect the environ-ment. Let’s make this year cleanerthan the last.

Community New Year’sEve Clean Up

The Tourist’s 10 Commandments1. Thou shalt not expect to find things as thouhast them at home, for thou left home to findthings different.

2. Thou shalt not take anything TOO seriously, fora care-free mind is the beginning of a fine holiday.

3. Thou shalt not let other tourists get on thynerves, for thou art paying out good money toenjoy thyself.

4. Remember to take only half the clothes thouthinks thou needs and twice the money.

5. Know at all times where thy passport is, fora person without a passport is a person with-out a country.

6. Thou shalt not forget thou are a representa-tive of your country at all times.

7. Thou shalt not worry, for he that worriethhath no pleasure - few things are ever fatal.

8. As a stranger in a strange land be preparedto do as its people doeth.

9. Thou shalt not judge the people of a countryby the one person who hast given them trouble.

10. Remember thou art a guest in other lands, andthose who treat their hosts with respect shall be


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UNDEVELOPED PROPERTIES""""" IN TOWN BEACH LOT! Commercial or residential, $490,000.""""" Near Mexico Rocks 178ft beachfront, 2.4 acres $534,000.""""" Mata Chica area 2 acres on the beach, 132 ft frontage $396,000.""""" Mata Grande 100ft x 200ft beachfront, $225,000 – under contract.""""" Boca Ciega beach lot, 75ft x 130 ft, $150,000.""""" Punta Arenas 200ft beachfront, 3 acres, $425,000 – under contract.""""" Mata Chica area 132 ft beachfront, $396,000.""""" Playa Blanca beach lot, 60ft x 106ft, $140,000.""""" Rocky Point 2 x1250ft, 15-acre, beachfront parcels.""""" Boca Ciega 4.5 acres 170ft beachfront. $350,000.""""" Buena Vista Point ocean view, 75ft x 150ft, $94,000.""""" Palm Bay Club beach lot, 50ft x 100ft. $35,000 terms.""""" Laguna Estates Oceanfront, 60ft x 100ft, terms.""""" Laguna Estates Ocean view lots from $20,000.""""" Caribbean Coves 300ft Oceanfront $50,000.""""" 2 adjoining Alta Mar 100ft x 100ft lots $65,000 each.

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“Bruce, are you sure this road is a shortcut to Banana Bank?”

“Of course I’m sure, mate,” Bruce said. “It just gets a little rough after a rain.Now, sit back and relax and you’ll see how I do these mainland tours.”

Before long, we were bogged down in a slippery red clay mud that wouldnot allow the truck to get any traction. Even worse, the vehicle slowlysank until the frame was resting on the ground.

“Hey, what’s that guy doing out here in the middle of the jungle?” Iasked, after half an hour of pushing, shoving and listening to some seri-ously obscene Australian cursing.

Sitting under a huge almond tree at the roadside, a little old Mayan mansat watching us with a huge grin on his face.

“Watching gringos who are stuck in the mud must be a spectator sporthere,” Bruce said. “Well, he’s too old to help. Throw some more rocksunder that right wheel.”

After another half hour, the old man spoke up.

“I know what you need to get out of the mud,” he said.

“What exactly would that be, old-timer?” Bruce asked.

“Give me fifty dollars and I’ll tell you.”

“Man, everybody here has a scam,” Bruce laughed.

Half an hour later, we had cut down a small tree and piled up rocks tomake a lever jack. The truck still spun the wheels and we were covered inred mud from head to toe.

“I know what you need,” the old man said, again. “I live here in thisjungle all my life to now and it’s the only way.”

“An Australian wouldn’t pay fifty dollars for directions to heaven.”

“Hell must be full of Australians,” the old man said as he picked up hislittle backpack and prepared to leave. “O.K. I come by and see you nextweek because you still be here.”

“Wait a minute,” Bruce said. Then he whispered to me, “Do you think heknows something we don’t know?”

I reached in my pocket, pulled out twenty-five dollars and handed it toBruce. He put twenty-five with it and handed it to the old man. The manwalked around the truck and inspected it carefully.

“What you need is a tractor,” he said.

I Know WhatYou Need

*The candies most likely to cause tooth decay are dark chocolate and fudge.

*There are 42 dots on a pair of dice.

*Thinking that its parents were a camel and a leopard, the Europeansonce called the animal a “camelopard.” Today, it is called the giraffe.

*There are 293 different ways to make change for a dollar.

*The “cheek stroke” gesture in Greece, Italy, and Spain means “attrac-tive.” In Croatia and Bosnia, it means “success.”

*Aristotle, Sir Isaac Newton, Moses, and Charles Darwin had a problemexpressing themselves because they stuttered.

*Parrots, most famous of all talking birds, rarely acquire a vocabulary ofmore than twenty words. However, Tymhoney Greys and African Greyshave been known to carry vocabularies in excess of 100 words.


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