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Greetings to my visiting friends On behalf of the people of SanPedro Town, I extend a warmwelcome to all visitors arrivingto our shores. I assure you thatyour trip to “La Isla Bonita” willbe no ordinary vacation. Our is-land is famous for its rich cul-tural diversity, where Mestizos,Creole and Garinagu blend toform a unique encounter. Whilehere, I encourage you to explorethe Caribbean Sea and findBelize’s abundant treasures. HolChan Marine Reserve andShark-Ray Alley are just two ofthe many spots where you canenjoy our coral reef formation and abun-dant and breathtaking sea life. San Pedrois also home to world-class fishing andscuba diving. For the more adventurous, “La Isla Bo-nita” offers a wide array of water sportsand for those looking to get a glimpse ofthe mystical world of the Maya, these his-torical ruins are just a short expeditionaway. You will also be able to discoverBelize’s vast cave systems and many natu-ral sanctuaries that are home to our

country’s unique flora and fauna. Whether you are spending your hon-eymoon at an exclusive resort or lookingfor an adventurous, yet romantic escape,San Pedro is surely the place to be. I in-vite you to explore our home and see themany wonders it has to offer. We welcome you with open arms.Bienvenidos a San Pedro!

Elsa Paz, Mayor,San Pedro Town

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Bacalar Chico Marine Reserve and Park - Unspoiled, untouched, pure

Compared with other reserves in Belize, the terrestrial and marine re-serve of Bacalar Chico has only just begun a legacy of conservation. The parkofficially opened August 23rd, 1996, after village leaders in Sarteneja beganlobbying for a reserve in an area accessible to them and a site visit by NewYork Zoological Society and ITCF in 1991 established the conservation valueof the area. Bacalar Chico now comprises a 15,000-acre marine reserve and 12,000 acres

Bacalar Chico is the home of Rocky and Robles Points, the only place on themainland where the Barrier Reef touches the coastline.

of terrestrial reserve and has been named a World Heritage Site by the UnitedNations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). It sitsat the northern tip of Ambergris Caye overlooking the Bay of Chetumal andMexico. Bacalar Chico covers 130 kilometers squared of pristine Belize Barrier Reefand Rocky and Robles Points – the only place on the mainland where the BarrierReef touches the coastline. The beach front of the reef, including extensivemangrove lagoons, serves as the principal Belizean nesting area for Logger-head and Green Turtles, breeding grounds for marine and coastal birds, and anindispensable nursery for many reef fish. The Bacalar Chico channel functionsas the park’s northern boundary and narrowly separates Belize from Mexico. Bacalar Chico sits upon the limestone remains of coral reefs that oncethrived in the area during times of higher sea level. Throughout the area,remnants of this reef foundation stick out, most notably at Rocky Point, wherethe old reef crest and back reef are exposed.

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We at Southwind Properties specialize in the listing & sale of fine island properties -Homes, Condos, Hotels, Commercial, Income-Producing Properties & Land for homesor large parcels for development. Be sure to meet with Marianne, Edwardo or Claudioto discuss your particular needs. Southwind Properties prides itself in being there full-time for full service and full disclosure for all your real estate needs. Call 226-2005/2060 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

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Commercial/Condos/HomesOasis del Caribe (F23): Beautiful two bedroom/two bath third level beachfront condo, tastefullydecorated with Pier 1 Imports furnishings throughout, including unique tile work and beautifulmahogany woodwork. Immaculately kept in mint condition by owner. Fully furnished unit…a mustsee! $425,000.00 US. Cash Only.BELIZEAN SHORES RESORT – (H39) Looking for an investment…a piece of paradise…a one bed-room condo at Belizean Shores is now on the market for your serious consideration. $210,000.00 USBelize Yacht Club (W16) beachfront unit –1 bdrm/1 bath, kitchen, and fully furnished in mintcondition. $275,000.00 US. REDUCED to $219,500.00 US.San Pablo Residential (H36) Beautiful two storey concrete house located in the quiet San Pabloresidential neighborhood. First floor consists of two spacious apartments providing great rentalincome. Home is of excellent quality construction and finish work. Price: $300,000.00 USSan Pedrito Residential (G42) Two storey house located at San Pedrito consisting of 3 bedroom1 bath owner’s quarters and two apartments on the ground floor. Building sits on lot measuring 50’x 75’. Asking price: $159,000.00 US.

Raw LandHoliday Lands (M53) Approx 78’ x 72’, 2 rows off the beach. $70,000.00 US.San Mateo Waterfront (R52) Three side by side water front lots facing the San Pedro lagoon,selling separately or together. Each lot measures approximately 50’ x 100’. Price: $37,500.00 USeach or buy all three! Make an offer!Ambergris Bay (P55) Gorgeous beach front parcel on the west coast of Ambergris Caye. Mea-suring approximately 75’ x 100. $100,000.00 US.Beach front lot at Palm Bay Club, 60’ x 130’. Price only $70,000.00 USBacalar Chico (E15)- Beautiful beachfront property located right next to the Bacalar Chico nationalpark and marine reserve. Take pleasure in amazing snorkeling or scuba diving in the pristine coralreef located at your doorstep! Lot measures approximately 100’ beachfront by 425’ depth. Greatprice at only $240,000.00 US.Ambergris Bay (N19) Two- 2nd row lots together measuring approx. 95’ x 90’ $60,000.00 USSan Pedrito (A24) Nice lot measuring approx. 50’ x 75’. Great location to build your home & enjoythe gorgeous sunsets. Asking price $30,000.00 US.Mata Grande Lot (P52) Ocean view lot-80’ x 150’- 2 rows off the beach within electricity, telephone& road access. $50,000.00USSpanish Reef (B35) Corner lot 2 rows off the beach! One of the largest lots in the subdivision witha size of 93’ x 100’ x 50’ x 109. $40,000.00 USCorozal Town Center (R31) 7 ½ Acres of prime real-estate, road accessible on 3 sides, beautifulmature trees, cleared & ready to develop all amenities available.$110,000.00USCaye Caulker (H34) 1000’ of water frontage (2 acres) just across the Split. Prime location and agorgeous piece of property. Asking $1.2 million USD.See Answers on Page 10

The Jaguar, one of Belize’s five cat populations, resides at Bacalar Chico.

Bacalar Chico Continued from Page 3 Aside from an abundance of wildlife, numerous Mayan sites lie within thearea. During the height of the Mayan culture, the area served as an indispensabletrans-shipment point. Merchants would paddle down from the heavily populatedriver valley cities inland en route to the sea beyond. Upon reaching the coast,people and goods would transfer to larger boats more seaworthy for the long tripsahead. An ancient sea wall clearly visible beneath the surface at the site of SanJuan near the northwest corner of Ambergris Caye takes visitors back to a timewhen the beach bustled with activity. Thousands of pottery shards still litter thebeach. Mayans dug out and cleared the area now known as the Bacalar Chicochannel to avoid the long journey around the southern tip of the caye. The BelizeFisheries Department’s ranger station is located amidst the ruins of Chac-balam,another important Maya trading center fifteen hundred years ago.

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Boa is the name of a group of snakes that varygreatly in size. The most common Boa is theBoa Constrictor. It inhabits American tropicalregions from Mexico to Argentina. Two spe-cies, the rubber boas and rosy boas, live in theUnited States. The boa constrictor is a large,solitary snake that lives in rainforests, savan-nas, and semi-arid areas. It is a non-poisonoustropical snake belonging to a specialized groupof reptiles — the first vertebrate class completelyindependent of water. It belongs to the same fam-ily as the python and anaconda and its life span isabout 25 to 30 years. Known as “wowla” inBelize, they are found countrywide as well ason some of the offshore cayes. They will easilyinhabit populated areas where rodents and song-birds are abundant. All species of Boas are ei-ther endangered or protected. The Boa Constrictor’s preferred habitat israinforest, but it is also found in semi-arid sa-vannah. Because its range covers such a largearea, the Boa Constrictor varies considerably incolor, marking, and size. They have colorationthat camouflages them along with varying pat-terns of cream, brown, tan, gray or black ovalsor diamonds. Their scaly skin glistens but is dryto the touch and their forked tongue senses odors.They have heat sensors under their upper lip thathelps to locate warm-blooded prey and they havevery large, curved teeth for grasping prey be-fore constricting. Like all snakes, Boa Constric-tors are cold-blooded; which means they are thesame temperature as the environment. Theycontinue to grow all their lives, getting biggerand bigger each year. Adult Boa Constrictorsaverage about 6 to 10 feet long and weigh over60 pounds. The largest Boa Constrictor everfound was 18.5 feet long. The Boa Constrictoris the largest snake in Belize, attaining a lengthof up to twelve feet. Boas live on the ground, intrees, or occasionally in underground burrows.In warmer areas, the boa constrictor is activethroughout the year. However, in the cooler cli-mates it may spend long periods of time inac-tive. Boas are carnivores (meat-eaters) and mainlyhunt at night. They primarily feed on birds, smallmammals like monkeys, peccaries, and rodentsand some reptiles including iguanas, youngcrocodilians and lizards. The Boa is a good swim-mer and spends a lot of time near and in rivers.It waits for any prey which may come near thewater to drink and will lie still, attacking ani-mals that pass by. The Boa kills its prey by con-striction. Once it catches its victim, the snakewraps its body around the prey in coils, tighten-ing its grip each time the victim breathes out.Eventually no longer able to breathe, the preydies by suffocation or sometimes they drown theprey. The prey is swallowed whole and is di-gested with very strong acids in the snake’s stom-ach. The Boa can swallow animals much largerthan their heads because the bones of their jaws,throat, and body can stretch apart. Since the boais cold-blooded and slow moving, it does not re-quire a great amount of food. After eating large

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prey, such as a wild pig, the snakewill not eat for a week or longer.Like other snakes, Boa Constric-tors may live for many monthswithout eating at all. The Boa Constrictor has ap-pendages resembling claws on eachside of its genital opening. They arethe remnants of the hind limbs in-herited from the boa’s lizard-likeancestors. The appendages aregenerally larger in males than fe-males and are thought to be usedby the male to stimulate the femaleto mate. After fertilization, theeggs remain in the female’s body,where they develop over severalmonths inside thin membranes.Unlike its close relative, the py-thon, the boa constrictor gives birthto live, fully formed young. The

Continued on Page 8Boas are beautifully camouflaged to mimic their natural surroundings, allowingthem to get close to their prey before a surprise attack.


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] orvisit our website at www.owninbelize.com

ISLAND FERRY SERVICE & WATER TAXI – Sched-uled ferry service & water taxi for Ambergris Caye. Phone226-3231.

MONCHO’S GOLF CART RENTALS - Four & Six seatergolf carts available. Open daily 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. We deliverto your 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.

SAILSPORTS BELIZE – Windsurfing, kite sailing andsailing. The latest equipment and expert instruction makesit easy to learn. 226-4488 [email protected].

GRUMPY & HAPPY - Snorkeling - private snorkel tours- just you on the boat, no set schedule! Visitors with spe-cial needs and children are welcome. Call 226-3420 or672-1234. Visit www.grumpyandhappy.com, or Email:[email protected].

Water, Sports & Tours

CASTILLO’S HARDWARE - Storm supplies, elec-tronics, household appliances, tools, home repair itemsand a wide variety of paints, stains and varnishes.Pescador Drive. Phone 226-2302.

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Emergency 911Medical Emergency: 226-3231Crimestoppers 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.Dr. Lerida Rodriguez: 226-2197 or cell620-1974.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 or 226-3195.San Pedro Polyclinic II - 226-2536. 8-12 and 2-5, Mon. to Fri. Emergencies226-2555/2918 or 606-3864.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 ChurchSun. Mass: 9 a.m. English; 11 a.m.Children’s; 7:30 p.m. Spanish; Sat. Con-fessions 5-7 p.m; Mass or CommunionService 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-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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THE HOLIDAY HOTEL - Every Wednesday, livemusic and a fabulous Beach Barbeque 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Barrier Reef Dr. 226-2014.

THE TACKLE BOX - come rock da box out overthe water! Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday andSunday (starting @ 9:00PM) we have amazing livebands ranging from Reggae to Punta to old schoolRock-n-Roll. Located off the San Pedro Water TaxiPier at the end of Black Coral St. 226-4313.

ROADKILL BAR - For a GREAT time! Mondayswith Dennis Wolfe and Caroline’s BBQ. Enjoy happyhour from 2pm - 6pm on Thursdays and Sundays.BBQ Lunch on Saturdays. Across from CrazyCanucks, open daily from 12 - 12.

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Belize Tourism Board - 223-1910.

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

San Pedro Tourist Guide Association 226-2391.

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SAN PEDRO FITNESS CLUB – A/C Gymat Belize Yacht Club, Fully-equipped. Opento the public. Tennis Courts, Lap and Familypools, Aqua Fitness and Toning Classes.Open7am Daily, 8am Sundays. 226-2683.

CAYE COFFEE – Take a taste of our locallyroasted fresh coffee back home. A wonderfulcup of coffee makes such a great difference inyour day. 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 excit-ing selection of groceries. A/C local on Bar-rier Reef Dr. 226-2084.

CAYE INTERNATIONAL BANK - Offer-ing Demand Deposit Accounts, Loans, Sav-ings Accounts, etc. [email protected] or phone 226-2388.

PROVIDENT BANK & TRUST - Offering a

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

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, serves

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full range of International Banking Services.phone 223-5698 services@prov identbank.bz

GRANIEL’S DREAMLAND - Locally madefurniture & accessories from all Belizean ex-otic hardwoods & Mahogany. On PescadorDrive, opposite Rock’s, Call 226-2632, ext.18 or 226-2938. Open Mon-Sat 8:30-12:00noon & 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. & Sun 10-12 noon.

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

BELIZEAN ARTS GALLERY - Local art!

BELIZE MINI STORAGE / SELF STORAGE- Located in San Pablo. Elevated concrete con-struction and gated entry. Security. Water ac-cess and a great new boat launch ramp on site.Call 672-1234.

Great Fajitas, salads and local dishes forLUNCH. DELECTABLE SEAFOODSPECIALTIES for dinner. OUTDOOR &INDOOR DINING 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Beach barbeque ev-ery Wednesday night with live music.

LILY’S TREASURE CHEST RESTAU-RANT - On the beach behind Lily’s Hotel.Join us for a cool breeze and the best sea-food or USDA beef on our veranda by thesea. 226-2650.

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

LUNA at Journey’s End Resort - Experi-

ence fine dining on the beach north of SanPedro. Visit our tropical bar featuringkaraoke, dance and fun music. Phone 226-2173.

PAPI’S DINER – The place for fine food atdiner prices. Taste the Caribbean. Call 664-9491.

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.

REEF GRILL at Costa Maya Resort – Delec-table dining in air conditioned comfort or underthe stars. Serving scrumptious local and inter-national cuisine, seven days a week. Live en-tertainment, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.Family beach BBQ every Sunday with live en-tertainment. For reservations, call: 226-4700.

PORTOFINO RESTAURANT AND GREENPARROT BEACH BAR - Meet our boat at6:30 p.m. at Fido’s Dock for a complimentaryride to one of the best culinary experiencesyou will have while in paradise. For reserva-tions, call 220-5096.

SUNSET GRILL - Offering local and inter-national cuisine. Open 7 days a week for lunchand dinner. Located on the lagoon side. 226-2600. Come by at sunset and help us feed thetarpons!

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babies can be up to two feet long at birthand a large female may give birth to asmany as sixty young at one time. Theyoung Boa Constrictor begins feedingwithin a week or two after its birth andgrows quickly, usually reaching a yardin length after several months. It is sexu-ally mature at 2-3 years when it reaches6-10 feet. Boas will roll into a ball to protect them-selves when frightened or threatened.They defend themselves as other snakes’do, by striking—that is, by throwing theirheads and the front part of their bodies atthe enemy. Their teeth can make seriouswounds because they point inward. Whenthreatened, a boa will hiss and strike. Al-though carrying no poison, a bite can bepainful. Like many other large snakes,they are killed for their skins, which arehighly prized in the leather trade. These

snakes are not farmed for their skins,and collecting them from the wild hascaused population declines. Boas are alsoconsumed by indigenous people and col-lected for the pet trade. They have longbeen popular as pets because of theirlarge size and relatively calm demeanor.The boa constrictor is nominally pro-tected by the Appendices to the Conven-tion on International Trade in EndangeredSpecies (CITES), with the intention ofcontrolling international trade. Man is the adult boa constrictors onlyenemy, with the biggest threat being theever-increasing human populations andthe loss of prime habitat. Young BoaConstrictors are preyed upon by a largevariety of forest-dwelling animals suchas coatis, hawks, caimans, and wildpigs. In many parts of its range, the BoaConstrictor is considered a pest and is

killed by farmers because it kills theirchickens. It is believed that the snakekills other types of livestock as well.Boas are very important in controllingrodent populations which, when in ex-

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cess, can have a seriously negative im-pact on the environment. In some partsof South America Boas are kept ashouse-snakes where they help by con-trolling rodent infestation.

If you would like to get up-close and personal with a Boa Constrictor you canvisit this one at the Belize Zoo!


Bacalar Chico Continued from Page 4

Rocky Point (inset – ancient reef skeletons)

Bacalar Chico serves as the principal Belizean nesting area for Loggerhead andGreen Turtles.

During the height of the Mayan culture, merchants would paddle down from theheavily populated river valley cities inland en route to the sea beyond.

As one of Belize’s newest preserves, the park is accessible only by sea frompoints on Ambergris Caye, Sarteneja and elsewhere on the mainland off the Bayof Chetumal. The Mexican port town of X’calak, only about twenty-five min-utes away by boat, can also quickly transport visitors. Explore the diverse un-derworld as well on a dive. Tours to Bacalar Chico can be arranged throughlocal tour guides. Dress lightly; wear a bathing suit, repellant and/or sunscreen,comfortable shoes or sandals, sunglasses and a hat.


SuDoku AnswersCheck out the puzzle on Page 4!

The San Pedro Sun’sThe San Pedro Sun’sThe San Pedro Sun’sThe San Pedro Sun’sThe San Pedro Sun’s Virtual Taste Trip Virtual Taste Trip Virtual Taste Trip Virtual Taste Trip Virtual Taste Trip Peanut-Noodle SaladIngredients2 large cucumbers1 cup soy sauce1/2 cup coconut milk1/2 cup rice wine vinegar1/2 cup chunky peanut but-ter4 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon sesame oil1 teaspoon dried crushedred pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1 (16-ounce) package soba noodles orangel hair pasta, cooked8 ounces shredded fresh carrot

eanut Butter! Whether your peanut butter preference is crunchy, creamy,all-natural, or extra smooth, you’ll love the tasty and unexpected flavor combi-nations in these recipes.

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Chocolate-Peanut Bars

Ingredients1 cup butter or margarine, softened,1 cup crunchy peanut butter1 (16-ounce) box powdered sugar,1/2 cup whipping cream1 1/2 cups vanilla wafers, crushed(about 45 cookies)1 (12-ounce) package semisweetchocolate morselsPreparationBeat butter and peanut butter at me-dium speed with an electric mixeruntil blended. Add powdered sugarand vanilla wafer crumbs; beat un-til blended. Press mixture evenly intoa lightly greased 13- x 9-inch bak-ing pan lined with wax paper.

Stir together chocolate morsels andwhipping cream in a medium sauce-pan over low heat until melted andsmooth. Spread evenly on top of pea-nut butter mixture. Chill 1 hour oruntil firm.Remove from refrigerator, and letstand at room temperature 10 minutesor until slightly softened. Cut into 48bars.

6 green onions, cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces

PreparationPeel cucumbers; cutin half lengthwise,removing and dis-carding seeds. Cutcucumber halves intohalf-moon-shapedslices.Whisk together soysauce and next 7 in-gredients in a large

bowl; add cucumber, pasta, carrot, andonions, tossing to coat. Cover and chill8 hours, if desired.


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“Hey, Dennis. I see you’re still here.”

“Alejandro, is that you?” I asked. “I haven’t seen you in so long I barelyrecognized you.”

“I been living in San Ignacio and I just move back to the island,” he told me. “Istill got that little farm and I been growing potatoes until last month.”

“Potatoes? Why potatoes?”

“They easy to grow,” he said. “And besides, the government protects Belizepotatoes. They don’t let anybody import potatoes until all of the ones grown inBelize are sold.”

“Alejandro, are you the reason I’ve been getting those little dirty, mealy,bug-filled potatoes? Those potatoes are bad.”

“Sure,” he said. “It doesn’t matter how bad they are. Until they sold thegovernment don’t let anymore into the country.”

“Why did you quit farming if it’s so good?”

“Well, I kind of like the way the government operates so I decided I wouldcome out here and get a government job. I start work Monday.”

“And they just gave you a job just like that?”

“Yes.”

“What are you qualified to do for the government?” I asked.

“Nothing,” Alejandro said. “All I know is potato farming.”

“Did you have to take a test or anything?”

“No. I had to go for a interview. They asked me the same thing you did. Theywanted to know what I was qualified to do. I told them I wasn’t qualified to doanything.”

“And they still hired you?”

“Yeah. The man say I’m just right for the job because he don’t even have totrain me.”


, Ambergris Caye’s latest trendy restaurant, is now open.Serving Palm Tree Cuisine, a fusion of Central American andCaribbean delicacies, offers a selection of fresh local

seafood, tender meats and exotic vegetables prepared byour renowned chef.

Menu selections include:Jerk Seared Sea Scallop Crouton,

Smoked Oyster Bruschetta,Spinach Pesto Goat Cheese Salad,

Rib-Eye Steak Argentino, Almond Nut Crusted Grouper,White Chocolate Pudding laced

with a cardamom anglaise sauce,Strawberry & Mango Ice Parfait.

boasts an atmosphere of relaxed elegance and style,with inventive cuisine in an enchanting setting.

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner…

At Journey’s End ResortReservations: 226-2173

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