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Visitor Guide August 7, 2008

Plus...Blue Lotus debuts international dishes!


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Where did you read your San Pedro Sun?Bienvenidos a “La Isla Bonita” Departe del Concilio yla gente de San Pedro, meenorgullezco enextenderles una calurosabienvenida a cada uno deustedes a esta joyaHermosa, nuestra casa,Cayo Ambergris.

Espero con muchaanticipación que suestancia durante el Festi-val Internacional de laCosta Maya seaagradable, llena de alegríay de grandes experiencias.Saludos a ustedes nuestroshermanos visitantes deCentro America y México.Reciban una sincerabienvenida nuestros nuevosamigos Panameños que seunen por primer año a esteFestival. El Festival CostaMaya admite la cultura rica y diversaúnica a los países del Mundo Maya yde los países vecinos. Durante suestadía esperemos que tambiénexploren nuestra “Isla Bonita” ydescubran las bellezas que tenemosque ofrecer. Estamos solamente uncorto paseo de la mística ruina AltunHa donde el pedazo mas grade dejade, Kinich Ahau, fue encontrado.Otro paseo en lancha le llevara a la

reserve marina de Hol Chan, el hogarde incontable especies Marinas. Nos enorgullece y nos llena defelicidad tenerles aquí visitando ysiendo parte de este gran evento. Quelos recuerdos que usted lleve de estelugar sean eternos. Una vez mas bienvenidos y quese diviertan.

/s/ Elsa PazAlcaldesa de San Pedro

YO! Teacher Lisa of The Island Academy in San Pedrospent the summer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, whereshe ran into ROCKY BALBOA, the scrappy boxer ofmovie fame! Under Pennsylvania’s state flag, a bronzeRocky stands guard outside the beautiful PhiladelphiaArt Museum, whose steps provide excellent training forbike-riding the lovely isle of Ambergris Caye. YO!

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Bringing the Mundo Maya together – theInternational Costa Maya Festival is here! Already off to a great start, the Costa Maya festivities bring in much excite-ment as people anticipate opening night. Scheduled to officially begin tonight,Thursday, August 4th, 2008, Costa Maya brings together the Mundo Maya coun-tries. However, one of the biggest highlights of the festive weekend is the Reinade la Costa Maya pageant which has grown by leaps and bounds to becomeinternationally recognized. The delegates arrive in the country and are immedi-ately sucked into a whirlwind of fun activities. The girls’ arrival on the island,hypes up the mood as people realize that the day to crown a new queen getscloser. With Noche San Pedrana, dinners, bikini photo shoots, the eight beautieshave acquainted themselves with the island and its friendly people. As peoplewait for gala night at the Old Football Field, their choice for favorite contestantis a difficult task. To make it easier, The San Pedro Sun presents the eightcontestants with a brief biography.

Belize *Belize will be well represented byIris Jessie Medina at this year’s MissCosta Maya International 2008 pageant.This 25-year-old, 5 foot 7 inch beautycompeted in the official Miss Belize 2007Pageant held in September 2007 and al-though she was a late entry, Jessie provedherself to be highly competitive and com-petent to garner the 1st runner up posi-tion. Jessie was originally born in El Sal-vador, grew up in Guatemala and cameto Belize at age 13 and became aBelizean. She speaks English and Span-ish fluently, works at the Corozal FreeZone as the assistant Manager of theCorozal Free Zone Development Com-pany. Her dream is to own and managea chain of fine restaurants in key tourismareas of Belize that specializes in Latinand Belizean cuisines. She enjoys danc-ing, cooking, working out, Supa G mu-sic, photography and modeling. Continued on Page 4

Costa Rica *Proudly representing her country ofCosta Rica, Maria Elena QuesadaCórdoba is a 26-year-old who hold aMaster’s Degree in Marketing. Thebrown eyed, brunette was a finalist inthe Miss Costa Rica pageant in 2005,Miss Tourism Queen International in2006 where she took the prize of MissPhotogenic, Miss Caraibes HibiscusBeauty 2006 and Latin Model of the Year.A professional model, María enjoysreading, photography, the beach, exer-cising and playing with her nephew. Bi-lingual and speaking English and Spanishfluently, she stands at five feet six inchesin height. In the future, Maria would en-joy working in the editorial, publicity orcosmetology fields.


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El Salvador *Daniella Maria AugspurgJimenez is a 17-year-old blonde,green-eyed beauty hailing from El Sal-vador. Currently in her last year ofhigh school, she is looking to furtherher studies and become an excellentpsychiatrist. She enjoys reading, sing-ing and kick-boxing, and is especiallyproud of her awards for her perfor-mance in the school choir and for herparticipation in science fairs. Thisreading buff counts Gabriel GarciaMarquez, Isabel Allende and PauloCoellho among her favorite authors.Daniella looks forward to represent-ing her beloved El Salvador, a coun-try she believes is truly impressivewith its wealth of natural beauty and

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culture; a place she is so proud to callhome.

Guatemala *Miss Guatemala Universe 2008will be representing her country at theInternational Costa Maya Festival.Miss Jennifer Chiong recently re-turned from the Miss Universe pag-eant in Vietnam and is bringing all herexperience to the Reina de la CostaMaya pageant. Miss Guatemala is 25-years-old and stands at 5 feet 5 inches.Currently she is a business woman whoenjoys modeling and traveling and sheaspires to be the owner and managerof an international modeling agency inGuatemala.

Honduras *Representing Honduras, the gor-



geous brunette is a professionalmodel and medical student. At onlyeighteen years old, AlejandraMendoza (right) holds the title ofMiss Honduras 2007 and competedin the Miss Italia del Mundo 2008 inJune and in November she is expectedto compete at the Miss Earth 2008pageant. Her hobbies include model-ing, reading, chatting and a goodlaugh.

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Mexico *Natalia Soledad Ruiz Alvarez(left) is a 20-year-old beauty that standsat six feet one inch tall and was bornon March 19th, 1988 in Tuxtla, Chiapas.She is currently a student working onher Master’s Degree in Tourism andenjoys swimming as a sport, while herhobbies include shopping, modeling andreading horror books, as well as nov-els. Natalia’s motto for life is, “If youwant, you can,” and she could. Lastyear, she was crowned Nuestra BellezaChiapas 2007 but said that, according

to her, her biggest body flaw is her butt, laughing while she states the comment.With much charisma, glamour and beauty, Natalia plans to give the rest of thedelegates “a run for their money” as she proudly represents The Land of Te-quila, Mexico.

Nicaragua *Nicaragua’s beauty ambassadorfor the Costa Maya Festival 2008 is18 year-old Karina Gordon. She isa 5 foot 6inch tall model who is bothbeauty and brains, as she pursues herdegree in Public Contracting and Fi-nances Management. Miss Nicara-gua intends to graduate with honorsespecially in her finances courses.For Karina, an education is very im-portant for a young woman to obtainbecause it opens the door for manywonderful opportunities. Miss Nica-ragua enjoys reading, modeling, andspending time with family and friends.


Panama *For the first time since the incep-tion of La Reina de La Costa Maya,we have a Panama delegate. AnaisSolis is a 22-year-old, 5 foot, 5 inchestall brunette who is currently studyingBusiness Administration. Her hobbiesare dancing and having fun. She wascrowned at Miss Realmente Bella,Señorita Panama 2008, a “realityshow” inspired by the hit show“America’s Next Top Model” that wascreated to select the Panama delegateto the Miss Universe 2008 pageant. Wewelcome her to Belize and wish herthe best of luck!

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Hosts Hosting this year’s Reina de laCosta Maya is San Pedro’s very ownSenator Eiden Salazar of The ReefRadio, and joining him on stage isGloria Alejandra López Morales (l).New to San Pedro, Gloria is a 20-year-old beauty who currently worksat TV Azteca Cancun. With pageantryexperience in the bag, she is currentlyReina del Carnaval Cancun 2008,Gloria understands the hard work and

dedication needed to win an International Pageant. With all this beauty, poise,glamour and intelligence the Reina de la Costa Maya will be a contested one.You sure don’t want to miss it.

Since 1991, the International CostaMaya Festival has continued to light upthe stage in the month of August. Withthe diversity of the many participatingcountries, the Maya history lives on andis honored during this time of the year.From Guatemala to Honduras to Nica-ragua, Belize, Mexico and El Salva-

Entertainment at Costa Mayador, the festival is a melting pot ofmusic, dance, food and camaraderie.With many food booths, dancing andmusic, mechanical rides and games,singing, all the countries enjoy eachother’s company as they learn from oneanother. A sure fire way to learn what

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The Lions Club of San Pedro relieson income from its Friday and Satur-day Night BBQ to support the needycommunity. Help a great cause -havedinner with us!Green Reef A non-profit organizationdedicated to the promotion of sustain-able use and conservation of Belize’smarine and coastal [email protected] /226-2833San Pedro AA - 226-4464, 600-9061Saga Society A non-profit “humane so-ciety” to address the stray cat and dogpopulation in San Pedro. Phone 226-3266.CARE BELIZE - Children’s Special-ist, San Pedro. 622-8200SP Town Library - 206-2028

SEASIDE REAL ESTATE – Many listings, from rawland to beautiful beachfront homes. We can help youown a piece of paradise. Call 226-4545 or [email protected]

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

SOUTHWIND PROPERTIES - For all your Real Es-tate needs. Call 226-2005 or 226-2060 for informationor E-mail: [email protected] for current listings.

SUEÑO DEL MAR - Paradise has a new address!Located on Barrier Reef Drive (Front Street), acrossfrom Fido’s Restaurant. 8:30AM to 5PM,www.dreambelize.com, Phone: (US #) 719-302-5398,(Belize #) 011-501-226-4001.

INVEST IN BELIZE - Call for Appointments and pick-ups. 226-4000 or www.investinbelize.com

RE/MAX Isla Bonita, 1ocated at 10 Coconut Drive,San Pedro. 226-4400 e-mail: [email protected] visit our website at www.owninbelize.com

CORAL BEACH REALTY - Professionalism at itsbest. Visit our office “Unda da Palapa” on Barrier ReefDrive, 226-2681. www.CoralBeachRealty.net

CRISTAL GOLF CART RENTAL - Along with Island TourRentals, have combined to offer the best rates on the island!Special hourly, weekly & monthly rates. Daily rates are $85BZ. 4- & 6- Seater golf carts available. Security deposit re-quired. Cristal - 226-4949 or 626-5555. Island Tour - 226-2351or 226-2972.

CRYSTAL AUTO RENTAL – Largest fleet in Belize. Of-fices at International Airport and Belize City. 223-1600, 0-800-777-7777.

ULTIMATE GOLF CART RENTAL - Experience the ulti-mate ride! Yamaha carts for rent. 226-3326; Corner Tarpon &Pescador Drive. Belize Gold Cars Ltd: Yamaha carts & partsfor sale. 226-3993; Suite 12, Coldwell Building. E-mail:[email protected], [email protected] or visit ourwebsite at www.ultimaterentalsbelize.com.

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.

CARTS BELIZE - Conveniently located just one block north ofthe airstrip. Hourly, Daily & Weekly. Call 226-4084.

SAILSPORTS BELIZE – Windsurfing, kite sailing and sail-ing. The latest equipment and expert instruction makes it easyto learn. 226-4488 [email protected].

GRUMPY & HAPPY - Snorkeling - private snorkel tours -just you on the boat, no set schedule! Visitors with special needsand children are welcome. Call 226-3420 or 672-1234. Visitwww.grumpyandhappy.com, or Email:[email protected].

Water, Sports & Tours

CASTILLO’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.

S.P. HARDWARE - Large variety of hardware and house-hold supplies. Will meet or beat any competitor’s price!Seagrape Drive; Open seven days a week. 226-4522

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Police 226-2022Fire 226-2372Medical Emergency (ACER) 226-3231Emergency 911Crimestoppers 800 922-TIPSLions 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.Dr. Lerida Rodriguez: 226-2197 or cell620-1974.San Pedro Chiropractic Clinic 600-7119Hyperbaric Chamber - 226-2851, Dr.Otto Rodriguez - 604-7599 or 226-2854.Antonia Guerrero - 600-5475. EleazarPortillo - 610-4560 or 226-3195.San Pedro Polyclinic II - 226-2536. Dr.Zuniga: 670-8755 and Dr. OttoRodriguez: 604-7599.Ambergris Hopes Clinic - 226-2660,Emergencies: 606-2316US Embassy - 822-4011Labour Office - 226-2700 (Open 8am -5pm, Mon. - Fri.)Canadian Consulate - 223-1060Mexican Embassy - 223-0193Guatemalan Embassy - 223-3150Honduran Embassy - 224-5889San Carlos Medical (MD & DentistServices) - 7:30am - 9:00pm, 226-2918.

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San Pedro Roman Catholic ChurchSunday Mass: (English) 8am & 10am &Baptism: 11am; Spanish: 7pm; Mass orCommunion Service every night at 7pm.Saturday evening: Anticipated SundayMass: 7p.m. Daily Masses 7am & 7pm.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-St.-Sn. at 7:30 p.m.Lighthouse Christian Radio - 101.3FM. 226-4673, Cor. Buccaneer &Pescador Drive.The Church of Jesus Christ of Lat-ter Day Saints - Sunday Service: 9:30am, Wednesday Scripture Study 7:00pm. 17 Lagoon St. (between the bak-ery and the bridge).San Pedro Community Church -meets Sundays at 10a.m. at the Am-bergris Elementary School. All AreWelcome.

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Transportation...

Belize Tourism Board - 223-1910.

Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) - 227-5717.

San Pedro Tourist Guide Association 226-2391.

Tourist Information

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SAN PEDRO FITNESS CLUB – A/C Gym,Fully-equipped. Open to the public. Tennis Courts,Lap and Family pools, Aqua Fitness and ToningClasses.Open 7am Daily, 8am Sundays. 226-2683.

CAYE COFFEE – Take a taste of our locallyroasted fresh coffee back home. A wonderful cupof coffee makes such a great difference in yourday. Try it and ask for more. 226-3568.

THE GREENHOUSE - Fresh Produce & Sea-food. Belizean and imported speciality. Freshherbs, cold cuts, chilled goods plus an excitingselection of groceries. A/C local on Barrier ReefDr. 226-2084.

CAYE INTERNATIONAL BANK - OfferingDemand Deposit Accounts, Loans, Savings Ac-counts, etc. [email protected] or phone 226-2388.

PROVIDENT BANK & TRUST - Offering afull range of International Banking Services. phone223-5698 services@prov identbank.bz

GRANIEL’S DREAMLAND - Locally made fur-niture & accessories from all Belizean exotic hard-woods & Mahogany. On Pescador Drive, oppo-site Rock’s, Call 226-2632, ext. 18 or 226-2938.Open Mon-Sat 8:30-12:00 noon & 1:00 to 9:00p.m. & Sun 10-12 noon.

BELIZEAN ARTS GALLERY - Local art!

PINGUINO BELIZE - Fine Wine. Gourmet Ol-ives, stuffed olives and spreads. Exclusively in

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

ELVI’S KITCHEN - serving the finest foodsince 1977. Daily Lunch and Dinner Spe-cials. Caribbean Night on Thursday. MayanFiesta every Friday - come try our MayaBuffet. Open Monday – Saturday. Lunch:11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Dinner: 5:30 p.m.– 10:00 p.m. Call us for group reservations.Ph 226-2404/2176 “Where something goodis always cooking!”

CELI’S RESTAURANT ON THE BEACHat the San Pedro Holiday Hotel, servesGreat Fajitas, salads and local dishes forlunch. Delectable Seafood Speciaties for

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 EDining Out...

belize. Free Tasting! 226-2930.Website:pinguinobelize.com

LIQUOR BOX - Wholesale and Retail on localand imported liquors. Delivery available! Case ofBelikin Beer, Ice Cold - only $60Bz! On Bucca-neer Street, open 7 Days a week 9:00am to9:30pm. 226-2475 or 626-7331.

FOOTPRINTS - Crocs shoes, Reef shoes, andfun beach accessories. On Barrier Reef Drive,open Monday through Saturday from 9am - 6pm.226-2689.

BAREFOOT BOOKS - Over 9,000 new , usedand well loved books available. All titles and au-thors and subjects. We buy your books. Locatedon Pescador Drive; call 226-3563.www.barefootbooks-belize.com.

THE GALLERY - Fine art for fine living - thestudio and gallery of Linda Mikulich. OriginalFine American Style Caribbean Art. Commissionswelcomed. 610-0277.

SUNDANCER + MOONDANCER - Uniqueboutiques featuring beautiful, quality clothing, jew-elry and gorgeous gift items for both men(Sundancer) and women (Moondancer). Phone:226-3126.

SUNDANCE POOL COMPANY - Custom, com-mercial & residential pools. Chlorine free, efficient& environmentally conscious. Free quotes! 1-877-313-POOL [email protected]

dinner. OUTDOOR & INDOOR DINING11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Beach barbeque every Wednesday night withlive music.

RAMON’S VILLAGE - Enjoy breakfast,lunch and dinner in a Mayan atmosphere oron the veranda overlooking the CaribbeanSea. Coconut Drive. Phone 226-2071.

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

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

EL DIVINO RESTAURANT at BANANABEACH - Serving breakfast, lunch and din-ner from 6 a.m - 10 p.m. Book your partyor banquet today! Phone 226-2444.

PORTOFINO RESTAURANT ANDGREEN PARROT BEACH BAR - Meetour boat at 6:30 p.m. at Fido’s Dock for acomplimentary ride to one of the best culi-nary experiences you will have while inparadise. For reservations, call 220-5096.

SUNSET GRILL - Offering local and in-ternational cuisine. Open 7 days a week forlunch and dinner. Located on the lagoonside. 226-2600. Come by at sunset and helpus feed the tarpons!

RENDEZVOUS RESTAURANT ANDBAR - The most romantic spot in town fea-turing award winning chefs. Thai and Frenchcuisine blended to make paradise taste likeheaven, or so our customers say. Free Ren-dezvous Wine tasting from 11:30 a.m. to4:00 p.m. Fermented, blended and bottledhere on the property. Open for lunch anddinner. Call 226 3426 for reservations andtransport options.

CASA PICASSO TAPAS + MARTINIS -Small plates, big pastas and fantastic des-serts! “Hippest martini spot”-Frommer’s.Nightly 5:30pm, closed Sundays. reserva-tions 226-4507.

BEACH ‘N’ KITCHEN - Open Tuesdayto Sunday, from 7:30am - 3:00pm. Satur-day and Sunday Brunch - choose deliciousEggs Benedict, stuffed French toast or con-tinental breakfast! North of the bridge, nearPalapa Bar. Call 226-4456.

RICO’S SURFSIDE RESTAURANT – Atruly unique dining experience on the beachat Banyan Bay. Serving breakfast, lunch anddinner daily. Phone 226-3739 ext. 135.

BLUE LOTUS LUXURY DINING- De-light yourself with Indian cuisine at SanPedro’s newest water-top restaurant. Spec-tacular views of San Pedro at night! Com-plimentary water taxi service. Call 501-610-BLUE (2583).

MOJITO BAR & TAPAS - Serving a widevariety of Mojitos, pitchers of Sangria,Margaritas and beer! Enjoy delicious home-made breakfasts and snacks. Located at theSunbreeze Suites, on the beach across fromBelize Bank. Open daily: 7 am - 10 pm.

FRENCH BAKERY - A taste of France.All products are made in the traditional waywith only natural ingredients. Open from6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Phone: (604) 0748or (624) 5880.

HIDDEN TREASURE - Discover greatfood in an enchanting setting! FeaturingLatin American and Caribbean Cuisine, andthe Island’s Best Martinis & Mojitos! Openfor Lunch and Dinner. For Reservations,please call 226-4111.

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Party...Party...Party...PartyBAYSIDE BAR - On the water, south ofTropic Cargo. Friday Night Movies - kidswatch while you enjoy drinks! Happy Hour:$3.50 beer and $15 pitcher beers. Take thestairs to our third floor Bayside Restaurant.Enjoy the amazing view of San Pedro whiledining in style! Call for Reservations: 226-2147.

HIDEAWAY BAR AT PINKY’S MOTEL -Everyday specials. $4 Belikins & local rumsand $6 Guinness. Saturday is fight night: comewatch televised boxing and UFC while youenjoy 2 for 1 tequila shots. Bar customers en-

joy the swimming pool. Located in San Pablo;call 226-4655.

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.

PALAPA BAR AND GRILL - The CoolestPlace, North of Bridge. Drink & Dine out overthe Caribbean waters with cool breezes andno mosquitoes. Specialty is a BBQ, SlowSmoked, Pork Sandwich and Fresh CaughtFish Tacos. Open 7 days, Happy Hour Drinks4 - 6 226-3111.


Water top dining conjures all sorts ofimages…but no matter what combina-tion of images those may be; the ulti-mate result is the sensation of floatingin the air, suspended over cool Carib-bean waters while surrounded by thegentle laps and coos of aqua song. Addto that image an incredible nighttimeview of the western coast of San Pedrogarlanded in twinkling lights and the fi-nal equation is exquisite romance at itsfinest. This is Blue Lotus Restaurant,offering one of the most seductive anddelicious dining experiences in San

Pedro. First featured in The San Pedro SunVisitor Guide on January 24th, 2008(http://www.sanpedrosun.net/old/08-04.pdf), we had the opportunity tosample some of the finest Indian cui-sine in the country. From the “tandoor”(a large and cylindrical clay oven firedby coal) we relished in exotic foods likegarlic naan brushed with butter,Tandoori Chicken Tikka marinated and

International Menu Debuts at Blue Lotus!

Watermelon mojitos are just one of thenew cocktails served at Blue Lotus.

grilled with mild spices, tandoorimasala and sumptuous beef Seekh Ke-bab marinated with Kashmiri spices.From the Lotus Butter Chicken mari-nated with northern spices, grilled intandoor, sautéed in almond butter cream

curry and served over saffron Basmatirice to the Vegetable Samosa, RoganJosh lamb, Bombay Saffron ShrimpCurry and Gulab Jamun dessert eachdish is spiced to perfection and guaran-


Reservations: 501-226-2012Fax: 501-226-2338Email: [email protected]

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Commercial/Condos/HomesBeach’n Kitchen (W30). This popular restaurant is new on the market. With an excellent location betweenthe beach & the main thoroughfare connecting town center with the exclusive areas to the north, therestaurant has proven to be a successful business with a clientele of both tourist & residents. This thrivingbusiness comes fully equipped. Asking price $125,000.00 US CASH.Tres Cocos. (C52) Beach front property with gorgeous vegetation, small older house and pier. 75’ x 138’.Only 495,000.00US firm price.Home in San Pedro Town (S63) - Centrally located in area of Town which is seeing a lot of investment ina variety of large businesses. This is a two storey concrete and wooden home with room for expansion onthe backyard. Lot measures 27.5’ x 72’. Priced to sell at $175,000.00 US.El Cocal Condos (E16) – New condo project offering deluxe oceanfront living with magnificent views of theCaribbean Sea. Only 3 beach front units available for sale. Enjoy the great island life with easy access to allamenities, yet convenient, peaceful, and private. Prices starting at $192,500.00 US. Call or email ourAgents for complete details!Buyers Looking for Luxury & Elegance! (T36) Tara del Mar- Custom, beachfront condo, 2 bdrm, 2baths, 2nd floor, fully furnished. Nothing compares in class, style or quality. Call for further details.

Raw LandEDEN ISLE LOT (R26) – Ocean view lot on the south end of Caye Caulker. Good sized lot in a greatlocation. Great investment at only $15,500.00US.Spanish Reef (G46) Beautiful beach front in residential subdivision. 3.5 miles north, electricity, telephoneand access by boat or road. Good price at 295,000.00 US. TermsIsland Park (T42)- Residential beachfront lot located only 3 miles south of town, measuring approximately 79’x 103’. Enough space to build your dream home and enjoy the charming Caribbean. Only $320,000.00 USLagoon frontage at Palm Bay Club. (B43) High, dry, lots of palm trees. Three side by side lots available.Each 100’ x 100’. $35,000.00US or purchase 300’ of frontage for only $90,000.00USPalm Bay Club (H40)- 60 feet of beach frontage with a depth of 130 feet. Price-$77,500.00 US.Boca del Rio (W35)- Large beachfront lot located just north of San Pedro Town Center in one of the mostsought after areas of the island. The property sits in a quiet neighborhood and offers an ideal opportunity foreither commercial or residential development. Asking Price- $825,000.00 USRobles (B46)– Drive your boat up to your doorstep at this beautiful beachfront lot, lush with vegetation. Lotmeasures 80’ x 200’ and is priced to sell at only $263,000.00 US.Eiley’s Subdivision (G45) -Large and nice lot within electricity access located just a couple miles south ofSan Pedro town. Parcel 2927, measures approximately 80’ x 60’. Great buy at only $23,000.00 US.Ambergris Bay (Z03) Large beachfront parcel 140’ x 184’ of depth. $175,000.00 US.Ambergris Bay (H35) Beach front lot approx 60’x 80’. $90,000.00 US.Robles (N12)– 3 side by side off the beach lots each 92’ x 190’ for $60,000.00 US each

taurant manager Carlos Settle, and began our visit with Garlic Naanwith Hummus and Watermelon Mojitos. While we lounged in thecomfy sitting area we enjoyed good conversation and sipped theMojitos that exploded with mint and melon flavor, the perfect cooland refreshing beginning. Carlos introduces us to the changes theyhave recently made to their menu, explaining that they added inter-national cuisine in order to better serve their guests and use the fulltalents of their chefs who are internationally trained. One new itemeven allows guests to try a variety of Indian dishes as a “mini buf-fet”. For $75BZ per person, the Maharaja Feast is based on howmany guests participate. For example a party of two receives theirchoice of two appetizers and any three main courses (lobster cost isadditional). Included with the meal is garlic naan and rice pudding.For those of us who can not decide on the fabulous menu items, thisaffordable feast is the way to go, and for those who are first sam-pling Indian food, it is a great way to try a variety of dishes. While sampling other tasty cocktails like the Absolute Cool Lotus(a vodka drink with sweet ginger) and the dessert-like White Moon,


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teed to leave you wanting more evenwhen you tummy tells you that you havehad enough. But what if you love Indian cuisinebut your loved-one does not? For thosewho are not as adventurous or just pre-fer to eat foods whose name they can

pronounce, the Blue Lotus has now addedInternational cuisine to their menu. Wewere more than happy to accept the in-vitation to sample the new dishes as therewas no doubt we were in for a treat!Upon our arrival we were warmlygreeted by co-owner Ruby Bedi and res-


your culture is about is through musicand this year the International CostaMaya Festival is providing just that.Friday – August 8th, 2008 The gates open at 7:30 p.m. for theofficial Opening Ceremony and initialCultural Presentations. Guatemala willthen take on the stage as Fabiola Rodaslights up the crowd with her music.Fabiola performs Friday and Saturdaynight as she showcases the best in hermusic. Talented she is as she has beenthe opening act for such big names asVicente Fernandez, Eros Ramazotti,Pimpinela, Belinda, Pandora and An-gelica Valle. She has represented Gua-temala at “The World Championshipsof The Arts”, winning seven gold med-als and five honorable mentions inseven different musical performancecategories including R&B, Pop, Rock,Latin, Dance and Vocal, and Broad-way. Local acts include the shakes of theSan Pedro Dance Company. Perform-ing all over San Pedro and Belize, thegirls and boys of the company have ex-perience in bringing down the house and


that is exactly what they hope to accom-plish. After much practice, they willperform and showcase their best stuff. El Ballet Folklorico De LaSecretaria De Cultura De Quintana,Roo, Mexico is back to provide the bestin their Mexican heritage. With theircolourful costumes, traditional gear andselection of song, this group will defi-nitely succeed in entertaining thecrowds. El Grupo de Danza de El Sal-vador is another fabulous dance groupwho will rock those gathered. The com-bination of these dance companiesproves exactly what Costa Maya plansof carrying out – marrying all culturesinto one Mundo Maya mix. Friday night will also be about songperformances with two big names hit-ting the stage – Belize’s Supa G andstraight from Honduras, Klan-Destinos.To date, Supa remains one of the big-gest Belizean artist. Having workedwith several artists such as Aziatic,Reckless, Andy Palacio, Nuru, OscaB, Leon Caldero, Adrian “Doc”Martinez and Loving Dear just to namea few, Supa has taking center stage in


Mexico, Guatemala, St. Kitts, Ja-maica and in the United States. ThisBelizean artist is an original member

of one of the best Punta Bands ever;The Punta Rebels which reigned from

Natalie Arceo


1997-2001. Klan-Destinos took to heart the say-ing “Strength in Unity” and as such theirmusical career has taken flight andsoared to new heights. Their five indi-vidual talents have fused together tosuch great strengths and power. Witha fusion of Bachata and Reggaeton andUrban music, Klan-Destinos is now setto light the stage afire.Saturday Night – August 9th, 2008 After a performance from FabiolaRodas, Grupo CLASH, who has en-tertained us in the past will hit the frontonce more. Up and down, side and side

you can be certain that they, along withthe Belize National Dance Companywill keep the night rocking. Grupo Bryndis then takes the lead asInternational performers of this year’sCosta Maya. They were formed in SantaPaula, CA, by Mexican musicians fromSan Luis Potosí in the early ‘90s. Thegroup received attention after coveringMiguel Gallardo’s “Otro Ocupa MiLugar.” The band’s breakthrough cameafter issuing Por El Amor, achievinggold status in the past years.Sunday – August 10th, 2008 Local talent Natalie Arceo performson Sunday. She became so well knownthat she was asked to perform atMother’s Day events, talent shows, andmany festivals. Always rememberingto count her blessings, Natalie sings andplays in church while making appear-ances and performing on the island. Shehas recently started to perform her ownsongs as she has been a writer for manyyears. Her first single “Te amo yadios” got great reviews when she per-

Costa Maya Continued from Page 12formed it at the Take the Lead showearlier this year. Dennis Wolfe and the Usual Sus-

pects will also perform with the bigcomedy coming courtesy of LaChupitos.


we move to a table where the new menu items await us. Notonly are they lovely to look at but delicious to taste. The Lob-ster Thermidor is an amazing treat of succulent lobster taillightly spiced with white wine and toasted with home madehollandaise sauce, served with garlic mashed potatoes and asteamed and sautéed vegetables. The flavors melt in your mouthand the combination of lobster and hollandaise is a match madein heaven. We also sample the Coconut Jumbo Shrimp whichis lightly battered and fried and served with a perfectly sweetmango and pineapple sauce along with coconut rice. The fluffybatter does not overpower the shrimp and the subtle flavors ofshrimp and coconut are the perfect compliment. The ChickenMedallion is a fresh grilled boneless chicken breast preparedin tangy cilantro sauce and was served with coconut rice. Thetender chicken melts in your mouth with just the perfect hint ofcilantro. The Spinach Fish roll in Creole sauce came withthree beautifully rolled fish fillets stuffed with diced spinachand onions, in a rich and tangy Creole sauce and was alsoserved with coconut rice. Also new on the menu is the FettucciniConcasse. This tasty fettuccini pasta is one of their chef’s spe-cialties that he learned when working at an Italian restaurantin India. Mixed with special concasse ingredients, the pasta is

Other changes at Blue Lotus includean updated cocktail menu with moredrinks featuring local fresh fruits andan extended wine list. Blue Lotus is alsofeaturing a Kabob Monday night spe-cial that includes your choice of beef,chicken or fish kabob (or any combina-tion of the three meats) served with gar-lic naan and chutney for the amazing

price of $14.99BZ along with $3 beers.Complementary water shuttle serviceis available nightly (just a 5 minute ride)and departs from the Fisherman’s Pieron Buccaneer Street at 5:30pm, 6:30,7:30 and 8:30pm. Walk-ins are welcomeand reservations are appreciated. Forfurther information please call 610-BLUE (2583).

served with your choice of chicken,shrimp or lobster.

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Water-top dining with a divine view of San Pedro.


byDennis Wolfe

Wolfe’s Woofers

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“Tia, I don’t want to play with Davin. He’s too little,” Ian Jr. said. “Now, Iancito,” Dulce said. “I know you’re six years old and Davin isonly three but you are cousins and you should play together. Besides, helearns a lot from playing with you.” “He does?” “Of course, he does. Younger kids always learn from the older ones.” “So I would be like a teacher, huh?” Ian asked. “You sure would.” “Oh. OK.” Soon, the house was filled with the sounds of little boys running andscreaming in delight, making it hard to read my book. Davin came run-ning through the house with a towel pinned around his neck, flappingbehind him. “What are you playing now?” Iasked Ian. “We’re playing Superhero,” Iansaid. “Davin is Superman and I’mSpiderman. I’m going to teach himhow to fly.” “That’s good,” I said, returningto reading my book. Shortly afterwards I heard Iancitosay, “Flap your arms like this. O.K.Jump and you will fly like Super-man!” From the bedroom Dulce called,“Hold on just a min. . .” Thud! “W-a-a-h!” Davin ran in, nursing a bigscrape on his forehead. “All right! What’s going onhere?” Dulce said. “Ian what hap-pened?” “Davin jumped off the top of thefreezer,” Ian said. “He was goingto fly like Superman.” “Ian, Davin is supposed to belearning from you,” Dulce said.“You know he can’t fly but I heardyou tell him to flap his arms andjump.” “But I am teaching him, Tia,”Ian said. “Oh, yeah? What are you teach-ing him?” “I’m teaching him not to believeeverything people tell him.”

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