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Visitor Guide Page 1January 12, 2006

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The Tayra - “The Belizean Swamp Dog”

This Week in the Visitor’s Guide:

Getting to know The Bonefish

Jet Skiing - Feel the thrill!

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On behalf of the people of SanPedro Town, I extend a warm wel-come to all visitors arriving to ourshores. I assure you that your tripto “La Isla Bonita” will be no or-dinary vacation. Our island is fa-mous for its rich cultural diversity,where Mestizos, Creole andGarinagu blend to form a uniqueencounter. While here, I encour-age you to explore the CaribbeanSea and find Belize’s abundanttreasures. Hol Chan Marine Re-serve and Shark-Ray Alley are justtwo of the many spots where youcan enjoy our coral reef forma-tion and abundant and breathtak-ing sea life. San Pedro is alsohome to world-class fishing andscuba diving. For the more adventurous, “LaIsla Bonita” offers a wide arrayof water sports and for those look-ing to get a glimpse of the mysti-cal world of the Maya, these his-torical ruins are just a short expe-dition away. You will also be ableto discover Belize’s vast cave sys-tems and many natural sanctuar-

ies that are home to our country’sunique flora and fauna. Whether you are spending yourhoneymoon at an exclusive resortor looking for an adventurous, yetromantic escape, San Pedro is surelythe place to be. I invite you to ex-plore our home and see the manywonders it has to offer. We welcome you with open arms.Bienvenidos a San Pedro!

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proudly presents – Wordsof the Week. This week,we will present a fewphrases in English and giveyou their Creole and Span-

ish translations. Special thanks toSylvana Woods for her help withthe Creole translations. Enjoy!!!

Language can link uswith other cultures, nomatter how foreign thetongue may be. Inan effort to sharethis form of com-munication with ouraudience, The San Pedro Sun

English How much is it all together?Creole Da humoch aal a dat kaas?Spanish ¿Cuanto cuesta todo?

English Where can I find a good mechanic?Creole Da wehpaa ah ku fain wahn gud makyanik?Spanish ¿En donde puedo encontrar un buen mecánico?

English Where have you worked before?Creole Da wehpaa yu yoostu werk?Spanish ¿En donde trabajó antes?


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

Getting to Know Bonefish

This may come as a surprise, butbecoming familiar with this popularfly fishing species is more challeng-ing than one might expect. Research-ers and flat anglers alike have won-dered for years about bonefish behav-ior. Finally, after all this time thereare some answers.

The Bonefish prefers reefs, shallows, estuaries, bays, grass flats, and other brack-ish areas at a depth from 0 to 84 meters. It is found worldwide in subtropical warmseas. In the Eastern Pacific, its range includes waters off California to Peru; theWestern Atlantic range stretches from North Carolina to Florida, the Bahamas,the Gulf of Mexico, the Antilles and the rest of the Caribbean to Brazil.

Though it is not a highly esteemed food species, the Bonefish, Albula vulpes, isone of the most important game fishes in the world, and it is also occasionallyused for bait. Its weight and length may reach 10 kg and 104 cm respectively,though a more representative size would be about a third of that. Bonefish appearblue-greenish above, with bright silver scales on the sides and below. Darkstreaks run in between the rows of scales, predominantly on the dorsal side. Thebody is long, thin, and cigar shaped, with a bluntly cone-like snout. The bonefishhas a unique adaptation for tolerating oxygen-poor water; it inhales air into alung-like airbladder to supplement oxygen from the water. It is sometimes mis-taken for the ladyfish, a similar species. Linnaeus first described the bonefish in1758. Its scientific name can be translated as “white fox.”

There are three species of bonefishAlbula vulpes, A. nemoptera, andPterothrissus belloci, all of which be-long to the very large “bony” fishclass called Osteichthyes. The speciesfly anglers pursue, Albula vulpes in-habits warm, shallow, coastal watersworldwide. A. nemoptera, commonly

known as the longfin bonefish, residesin thin water near outlets around highislands in the western Atlantic andeastern Pacific. Pterothrissus bellocilives in only deep water and humansrarely ever encounter it. These animals are well-disguisedpredators. They ride rising tides towander warm, inshore saltwater flatsin search of bottom-dwelling prey.They feed on these tides at all hours,filling their oversized stomachs. In-satiable grazing machines, they areuniquely equipped to harvest theirmeals. Bonefish mouths operate withshell-shattering jaws, a tongue as hard

as ceramic and powerful grindingplates. Acute color vision, sharp hear-ing, mirrored camouflage, and light-ning speed protect them from captureby enemies. Certainly, they are thebest inshore flats hunter. Ask an angler, he or she will prob-ably tell you they find no other gamefish more challenging to stalk, hook,play, and release than Albula vulpes.The species has an interesting mixtureof traits that have escaped 125 millionyears of predation, making it the alltime ultimate survivor and most soughtafter fly-fishing game fish around to-day.


The tayra (Eira barbara) is amember of the weasel family(Mustelidae), which also includesotters, skunks and minks. It is the onlyspecies in the genus Eira. The tayra,also spelled “tiara”, is sometimescalled “swamp or bush dog” and itsCreole name is Haka. Tayras can befound in the neo-tropical forests ofCentral and South America, andranges from Mexico, south to Boliviaand northern Argentina and also onthe island of Trinidad. In these areasthey live in tropical, deciduous andevergreen forests, secondary growth,

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Tayras can be seen moving rapidlythrough the trees or on the ground. Bothterrestrial and arboreal, they are veryfast runners and despite their limitedeyesight are skilled climbers as well.They have been reported to climb downsmooth tree trunks from heights ofgreater than 40 meters.


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Hospitable and always sunny, SanPedro bids all its visitors with a warmwelcome. The friendly inhabitants, firstclass hotels, wonderful climate, crystalclear seawater, secluded bays, rich faunaand flora, and the endless possibilities forexcursions and entertainment make thisisland in the Caribbean a true tourist para-dise. Just imagine going 75 miles perhour; feeling the adrenaline rush while

Feel the rush…jet ski!

the wind whips through your hair – no,you are not on land but on water – expe-riencing the fantastic ride of a Jet Ski onthe blue waters of the Caribbean Sea.This week, The San Pedro Sun features“Karibbean Water Sports,” and its widearray of excellent water sport activities,

plus the only Jet Ski service found on theisland. This is Caribbean travel at its fin-est. So, come along for the ride and takethe thrill to a higher level. KaribbeanWater Sports is conveniently located onthe beach, over the water in front of theSpindrift Hotel. The friendly crew is

more than willing to make your day aguaranteed fun filled one to remember. Aside from being the only tour com-pany in Ambergris Caye to offer Jet Skirentals, Karibbean Water Sports offersa wide variety of water sports to makeyour vacation truly unforgettable. Whilevisiting the island or if you live here, whatbetter way to enjoy the beautiful watersof La Isla Bonita than by riding the tor-pedo, wake boarding, knee boarding,riding a mouse or taking a splash whileriding a tube. The possibilities are end-less for hours and hours of water adven-tures. If you feel the need for speed,Karibbean Water Sports has a fleet ofenvironmentally friendly, three-personJet Skis that will satiate that need plusmuch more. Take the Jet Ski out on yourown and cruise the waters in front ofAmbergris Caye or choose one of themany Jet Ski tours that Karibbean Wa-ter Sports offers. Your tour, which be-gins promptly at 9:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m.,can also be customized to suit yourwishes. Ride the Jet Ski and explore theflora and fauna found in the glorious la-goons behind the island. Head south tothe Marco Gonzalez ruins and then takethe cut to the Barrier Reef where you

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What’s better than an idyllic tour of San Pedro and its surroundings on a jet ski? Karibbean Watersports offers a fleet of jetskis for visitors and residents alike to take in the beauty of La Isla Bonita at their own pace.


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fields and plantations. The elevationof their habitat ranges from the low-lands to about 2000 to 2400 m. Be-cause the tayra is both terrestrial andarboreal, it has been found to live inhollow trees, burrows built by otheranimals and occasionally in tallgrass. Despite their wide occurrenceand relatively large size, surprisinglylittle is known about tayra reproduc-tion, life span, home ranges or hab-its. This large, long-legged weasel-like animal is the size of a mediumsized dog, with a long, bushy tail andlong neck ending in a robust head. Itshead and body range from 600 to 700mm in length and its tail length is 350to 450 mm. Tayras have large hindfeet varying in length from 80 to 90

mm with round, short ears that are about 35 to 40 mm long.Color varies with geographic range, but in general the tayra’sdark skin is covered by dense, short fur that is brown in colorwith a slightly paler head. The fur on its head changes to brownor gray as it ages. Usually it has a white, diamond shaped patchon its throat and chest. Tayras have long claws, pronouncedcanines and weigh 4 to 5 kg. They are a diurnal species that are sometimes active at duskor before dawn. Tayras usually travel alone or in pairs, how-ever, they are occasionally seen in small groups of 3 to 4 indi-viduals, the sexual distribution of which is unknown. In theirforest habitats, tayras often appear inquisitive, moving theirheads in an undulating, snakelike fashion to determine scents orsights. They can be seen moving rapidly through the trees or onthe ground. Both terrestrial and arboreal, tayras are very fastrunners and despite their limited eyesight are skilled climbersas well. They have been reported to climb down smooth treetrunks from heights of greater than 40 meters. Terrestrial loco-motion is usually composed of erratic, bouncing movements withthe back arched and the tail along the ground. Arboreal move-ments along horizontal branches are more fluid, and the tail isused as a balancing rod. A tayra may leap for considerabledistances, run up rocky cliffs, and bound from branch to branchin the trees. It is usually silent, but when alarmed, the tayra

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Despite their wide occurrence and rela-tively large size, surprisingly little isknown about tayra reproduction, lifespan, home ranges or habits. Beingsmall and secretive, Mustelids, amongother groups of small carnivores, areoften neglected by conservation pro-grams which are usually aimed atlarger, more charismatic species.


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, good man-agement. Starting at $110,000 US.Exclusive Property on Calabash Caye (J29) 14 acres with 2000 feet of beachfrontage on Calabash Caye at Turneffe Islands. Fully and luxuriously furnished 4250sq. ft. house. All utilities and permits are in place for a resort with 10 cabanas. Askingprice 4.75 million US. Terms Possible.Secluded piece of Paradise (R40) 2.6 acres with more than 435’ of beachfront andanother 458’ of lagoon water frontage on the western coast of Ambergris Caye. Price$600,000 US.Residential Near Town (O9) Cozy one bdrm/one bath, well maintained home westof airstrip with rental income. Excellent price at only $105,000 US.Back Street Home (R35) 2 story, wooden home. Lower level-2bdrms, 1 bath, openliving, kitchen & dining area. Upper level-3brms, 2 baths & 2 kitchens. $250,000 US.

Raw LandSanta Paula (L19) – Secluded lot in the Santa Paula area. 80’x 80’. $60,000 US.Boca Ciega (G31) Beachfront acreage in Boca Ciega, 3.5 miles south of town. 175’beach frontage and 60’ lagoon frontage. $348,000 US. Cash only.Ambergris Bay (G30) 65’ of beach front and 150’ depth on the west coast of Amber-gris Caye. Price $60,000 US.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 avail-able.$110,000 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’ offBoca Del Rio (P42) 3 connecting lots located on the waterway just before you crossthe river cut. $210,000 US.Robles (S54) Lot #14a–Drive your boat up to your doorstep to this beautiful beachfrontlot, lush with vegetation. Lot measures 80’ x 204’ & is priced to sell at $160,000 US.Robles (D17) Lot 31A measuring 75’ of beach front x 300’ & 31B measuring 150’ x300’. Terms available! Asking price for both lots only $149,000 US.

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head to Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley.Here you will anchor, and get ready forsome of the best snorkeling in the world!At the five-mile marine reserve, you’llhave to opportunity to come up close andpersonal to the most amazing marine lifefound in Belize. Live and colorful coralare accentuated by the diverse marinelife found at the world renowned marinereserve. This widely visited area attractsa wide array of fish, as well as shark,sting rays and offers fantastic photo op-portunities for those wanting to capturethe moment. The next stop takes you to Shark andSting Ray Alley – imagine swimmingwith friendly nurse sharks and rays.These sociable creatures appear as soonas your Jet Ski arrives in the area. Swim

around in the eight foot deep waters andenjoy the experience of being in touchwith these often feared (but gentle) crea-tures. After Shark Ray Alley, head south.Imagine splashing through clear, bluewater, feeling the cool water betweenyour toes and the warm sun on you back.With a Jet Ski tour, you can get closer tothe water than ever before, as you skimover waves to get to your destination,Caye Caulker Village, where you willhave a guided tour and lunch at the quaintfishing village. At La Isla Cariñosa youwill have time to enjoy lunch and bever-ages in one of the local restaurants. Af-terwards, there will be time to tour thetown, and take some pictures. After soak-


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Feel the thrill with high speed on a jetski from Karibbean Watersports. Be sureto try this exciting activity while on the island!


Church ServicesSan Pedro Roman Catholic ChurchSun. Mass: 9 a.m. English; 11 a.m.Children’s; 7:30 p.m. Spanish; Sat.:Confessions 5-7 p.m; Mass or Com-munion Service every night at 7:30p.m.Living Word Church Service Sun.10:45 a.m. Bible study Mon. 7:30 p.m.We do Christian charity work. 226-2950.Assembly of God Church onAngel Coral St. T-W-Sat.-Sun. at 7:30p.m. Christian RadioFM 101.3.

The Lions Club of San Pedro relieson income from its Friday and Sat-urday Night BBQ to support the needycommunity. Help a great cause -havedinner with us!

Green Reef A non-profit organiza-tion dedicated to the promotion of sus-tainable use and conservation ofBelize’s marine and coastal re-sources. [email protected]

San Pedro AA - 226 4464, 600 9061

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

Tourist Information

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Golf Cart Rental226-3262 or 226-4490

Emergency 911Crimestoppers 800 922-TIPSPolice 226-2022Fire 226-2372Wings of Hope - Medical emergencyair ambulance. Phone: 223-3292.Lions Health Clinic - 226-4052; emer-gencies 600-9071 or Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8am to 8pm; Sat., 8am - noon.Los Pinos Clinic 602-6383 and 226-2686.San Pedro Chiropractic Clinic 226-4695Hyperbaric Chamber - 226-2851, Dr.Otto Rodriguez - 600-0287 or 226-2854.Antonia Guerrero - 600-5475 or 206-2152. Eleazar Portillo - 610-4560 or226-3195.San Pedro Polyclinic II - 226-2536.8-12 and 2-5, Mon. to Fri. Emergen-cies 226-2555/2918 or 606-3864.Ambergris Hopes Clinic - 226-2660,Emergencies: 606-2316US Embassy - 227-7161Canadian Consulate - 223-1060Mexican Embassy - 223-0193Guatemalan Embassy - 223-3150Honduran Embassy - 224-5889

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THE HOLIDAY HOTEL - Every Wednesday, live musicand a fabulous Beach Barbeque 6:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. BarrierReef Dr. 226-2014.PIER LOUNGE - Home of the “World Famous Chicken Drop”every Wednesday night. Daily drink specials and two-for-onehappy hour. Located beachfront in the Spindrift Hotel. Phone226-2002.THE TACKLE BOX - come rock da box out over the water!Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday (starting @9:00PM) we have amazing live bands ranging from Reggae toPunta to old school Rock-n-Roll. We’ll have prizes, specialsand always that breath-taking Tackle Box ocean view! Locatedoff the San Pedro Water Taxi Pier at the end of Black Coral St.226-4313.FIDO’S RESTAURANT & BAR - Dine under the largestPalapa in San Pedro! Enjoy a full lunch & dinner menu withlive beachfront entertainment all night.

BELIZE SHORES REALTY & CONSTRUCTION “SER-VICES”- Your One Stop Real Estate Company. We are theonly real estate company in Belize with virtual tours of our list-ings on our website. Homes, Condos, Land, Commercial. 501-226-2825, www.belizeshoresrealty.comSEASIDE REAL ESTATE – Many listings, from raw landto beautiful beachfront homes. We can help you own a pieceof paradise. Call 226-4545 or E-mail [email protected] REALTY - Land, homes, businesses, condos andinvestment properties. Call 226-3737, fax 226-3379 or E-mail: [email protected] CAYO REAL ESTATE - Serving Belize from themountains to the reef. Phone 226-2791. www.casacayo realestate.netSOUTHWIND PROPERTIES - For all your Real Estateneeds. Call 226-2005 or 226-2060 for information or E-mail:[email protected] for current listings.PELICAN PROPERTIES LTD. - Fine properties on Am-bergris Caye. E-mail: [email protected] or phone 226-3234.BELIZE REALTY & BUILDING SERVICES - From rawland to dream home - we’re there every step of the way!

ISLAND FERRY SERVICE & WATER TAXI – Scheduledferry service & water taxi for Ambergris Caye. Phone 226-3231.MONCHO’S GOLF CART RENTALS - Four & Six seatergolf carts available. Open daily 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. We deliver toyour room. 226-3262 or 226-4490.CRYSTAL AUTO RENTAL – Largest fleet in Belize. Of-fices at International Airport and Belize City. 223-1600, 0-800-777-7777.

SEARIOUS ADVENTURES Are You Ready? Lamanai,Altun Ha,CaveTubing with either Belize Zoo, Ziplining,orXunantunich Mayan Ruin, Manatee Watch and Beach BBQ,half day snorkeling and more. We are located ON THEBEACH straight down from the airstrip. Call #226 - 4202/4206 or Cell #662-8818.SAILSPORTS BELIZE – Windsurfing, kite sailing and sail-ing. The latest equipment and expert instruction makes it easyto learn. 226-4488 [email protected] – River cave tubing, manatee watch, RoblesBeach BBQ, Mayan ruins and more adventures. 226-2254.SEADUCTION SAILING – First class Day Cruises to CayeCaulker or Mexico Rocks. Beach BBQ or Sunset Cruise.Charters also available. Phone Seaduced at 226-2254.

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KRYSTAL SHIPPING CO./MASH CO. - We deliver con-struction supplies all the way to Robles Point! Phone 226-2089or E-mail: [email protected]’S HARDWARE - Storm supplies, electronics,household appliances, tools, home repair items and a wide va-riety of paints, stains and varnishes. Pescador Drive. Phone226-2302.

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San Pedro Tourist GuideAssociation 226-2391.


ISLAND MINI GOLF & ICE CREAM - Sea GrapeDrive (1 block W of Barefoot Iguana). Open Mon.–Thurs. 12 – 9 p.m.; Fri. – Sun. 12 – 10 p.m.SAN PEDRO FITNESS CLUB – A/C Gym at Bel-ize Yacht Club, Fully-equipped. Open to the public.Tennis Courts, Lap and Family pools, Aqua Fitnessand Toning Classes.Open 7am Daily, 8am Sundays.226-2683.CAYE COFFEE – Take a taste of our locally roastedfresh coffee back home. A wonderful cup of coffeemakes such a great difference in your day. Try itand ask for more. 226-3568.WINE de VINE - Fine imported wines and cheeses.Olive oils, vinegars and specialty items. Located inthe Vilma Linda Plaza on Tarpon St. Phone 226-3430.OSCAR’S GYM - Free-weights, Pilates, basicYoga, Balance Ball, Tae Bo and more. Affordabledaily, weekly and monthly fees. Located in Boca delRio 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily 226-2239.BIG TREE PRODUCE – Fresh Local & ImportedFruits & Vegetables. Seafood, meats, juices & milkshakes. Pescador Dr. 226-2322.PAPA BEAR’S - Full Service, Internet Access.Pastries, coffee and deli sandwiches. Open 7 a.m.to 10 p.m. daily. Located on Fairdale Plaza, on Co-conut Drive.THE GREENHOUSE - Fresh Produce & Seafood.Belizean and imported speciality. Fresh herbs, coldcuts, chilled goods plus an exciting selection of gro-ceries. A/C local on Barrier Reef Dr. 226-2084.THE SAUSAGE FACTORY - Largest selection ofsmoked meats and sausage on the island. One milesouth of town. 226-2655.

MATA CHICA - Mambo Cuisine - for food lovers.Homemade pasta, shrimp paté, bruschetta, charbroiledseafood and much more! Call 220-5010/5011.

ROJO LOUNGE - Enjoy tropical lounge cuisine in oneof the most beautiful beachfront settings in all of Belize- Azul Resort. 226-4012.

ELVI’S KITCHEN - serving the finest food since 1977.Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials. Caribbean Night onThursday. Mayan Fiesta every Friday - come try ourMaya Buffet. Open Monday – Saturday. Lunch: 11:00a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Dinner: 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Callus for group reservations. Ph 226-2404/2176 “Wheresomething good is always cooking!”

CELI’S RESTAURANT ON THE BEACH at the SanPedro Holiday Hotel, serves Great Fajitas, salads andlocal dishes for LUNCH. DELECTABLE SEAFOOD

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CAYE INTERNATIONAL BANK - Offering De-mand Deposit Accounts, Loans, Savings Accounts,etc. [email protected] or phone 226-2388.PROVIDENT BANK & TRUST - Offering a fullrange of International Banking Services. phone 223-5698 services@prov identbank.bzGRANIEL’S DREAMLAND - Locally made furni-ture & accessories from all Belizean exotic hard-woods & Mahogany. On Pescador Drive, oppositeRock’s, Call 226-2632, ext. 18 or 226-2938. OpenMon-Sat 8:30-12:00 noon & 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. & Sun10-12 noon.BAREFOOT BOOKS - Features a huge selection ofnew and used books. Gorgeous greeting cards andgift items. Located at the southern end of MiddleStreet (Pescador Drive) across the courtyard fromMickey’s. 206-2577.EXECUTIVE SERVICES - Let Us Expedite AllYour Needs! Liquor & restaurant licenses for Janu-ary are due now, and we can help expedite the pro-cess! We are also consultants for work permits, re-tirement status, small claims and legal affairs. We’lldo all the traveling for you and get your paperworkpushed through. Call 606-8311 or [email protected]’s FROZEN CUSTARD and SORBET – Ifyou like ice cream, you will Love DandE’s FrozenCustard! Delicious cones, shakes, sundaes and splits.Located on Pescador Drive next to Caramba Res-taurant. Closed Wednesday. Phone 608-9100.ISLA BONITA ART GALLERY & CUSTOMFRAMING - art and crafts from Belizean and Car-ibbean artists + contemporary abstract paintings. Custom framing available 226-4650.

SPECIALTIES for dinner. OUTDOOR & INDOORDINING 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Beach barbeque every Wednesday night with live mu-sic.

LILY’S TREASURE CHEST RESTAURANT - Onthe beach behind Lily’s Hotel. Join us for a cool breezeand the best seafood or USDA beef on our veranda bythe sea. 226-2650.

RAMON’S VILLAGE - Enjoy breakfast, lunch anddinner in a Mayan atmosphere or on the veranda over-looking the Caribbean Sea. Coconut Drive. Phone 226-2071.

LUNA at Journey’s End Resort - Experience fine din-ing on the beach north of San Pedro. Visit our tropicalbar featuring karaoke, dance and fun music. Phone 226-2173.

RICO’S SURFSIDE RESTAURANT – A truly uniquedining experience on the beach at Banyan Bay. Servingbreakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Phone 226-3739 ext.135.

PAPI’S DINER – The place for fine food at diner prices.Taste the Caribbean. Call 226-2047.

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. Burritos on Wednesdays. PescadorDrive. Call 226-2223.

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

EL DIVINO RESTAURANT at BANANA BEACH -Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner from 6 a.m - 10p.m. Book your party or banquet today! Phone 226-2444.

RENDEZVOUS RESTAURANT AND BAR - Themost romantic spot in town featuring award winningchefs. Thai and French cuisine blended to make para-dise taste like heaven, or so our customers say. FreeRendezvous Wine tasting from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Fermented, blended and bottled here on theproperty. Open for lunch and dinner. Call 226 3426 forreservations and transport options.

VICTORIA HOUSE - International and Island-Stylecuisine. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Reserva-tions recommended, call 226-2067.

CASA PICASSO TAPAS + MARTINIS - Smallplates, big pastas and fantastic desserts! “Hippest mar-tini spot”-Frommer’s. Nightly 5:30pm, closed Sundays.reservations 226-4507.

THE TACKLE BOX BAR & GRILL - whether it’s alittle break from the beach or a whole night out, theTackle Box is just the place. The kitchen serves a widearray of affordable fresh comfort foods ranging fromour big Tackle Box Burgers, special fried chicken, tosome of our more local fare and seafoods. And what abetter place to enjoy our dishes, than our back porchout over the water.

THE STAINED GLASS PUB - located in the heart ofTown featuring homestyle cooking with a gourmet flair;dine alfresco streetside or enjoy the air conditioned quaintEuropean atmosphere in the unique Pub room. The BestBurger in town and several wines by the glass, full li-quor bar...friendly & informative for visitors—A MustWhile in San Pedro ! Visa/MC 226-4147.

GEORGE’S KITCHEN - Serving Breakfast, LUNCH& Dinner. Located on Coconut Drive across from Co-rona Del Mar. Closed Tuesdays. Open 7a.m.–3p.m.& 6–9:30 p.m. Phone 226-2974.


gives a short, barking call and may snort, growl,and spit while seeking protection in a nearby tree.They have been known to give yowls, snarls orclicks when in groups. Although classified as carnivores, tayras areomnivorous, with diets comparable to those of rac-coons. It shows a preference for small mammals,the spiny rat in particular, but it will eat whateveris available, such as guinea pigs, mice, squirrels,agoutis and poultry. The tayra will also eat sig-nificant amounts of fruit, invertebrates and rep-tiles. It has also been shown that they will occa-sionally eat honeycomb when it is available. Little is known about the tayra’s reproduction.However it is thought that gestation lasts for about63 to 70 days with a litter size of 2 to 3 babies perseason, each weighing about 74 to 92 grams. New-borns open their eyes in about 5 to 8 days and theynurse for 2 to 3 months. Some believe that the mat-ing cycle is seasonal, with births occurring inMarch and July. Others believe that the tayra hasmonthly mating periods and is a non-seasonalbreeder. Being small and secretive, Mustelids, amongother groups of small carnivores, are often ne-glected by conservation programs which are usu-ally aimed at larger, more charismatic species.

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The tayra is a large, long-legged weasel-like animal that is the size of amedium sized dog, with a long, bushy tail and long neck ending in a robusthead. Color varies with geographic range, but in general the tayra’s darkskin is covered by dense, short fur that is brown in color with a slightlypaler head. Usually it has a white, diamond shaped patch on its throat andchest.

Help is needed and you could make a difference by contributing to the con-servation of small carnivores, through the International Union for the Con-servation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) World ConservationUnion Small Carnivore Specialist Group. If you are interested in becominga member of the Specialist Group or would like more information pleasevisit their website the IUCN website at http://iucn.org.


ing up the ambience of Caye Caulker youwill cruise the waterways to CangrejoCaye, where you can take in the marine/land fauna and flora. Enjoy the serenesurroundings at your desired speed backhome. Or you can customize your tour andtake the north end tour and head to RockyPoint and Mexico Rocks, both extraor-dinary snorkel sites on Ambergris Caye.On this exciting adventure KaribbeanWater Sports takes you on a Jet Skiwhere others can’t—to the island’s mostremote places. As you cruise through theturquoise ocean, you’ll be amazed withthe best of what Ambergris Caye has tooffer. After enjoying a snorkel tour ofboth of these acclaimed sites, head overto Captain Morgan’s Retreat, one of thebest resorts found on the island, for a biteto eat. Relax on their sandy beaches andhave a delightful cocktail before return-ing home. Don’t want a guided tour? Then takethe Jet Ski on your own. Set course towherever you heart desires and wher-ever you wish. Feel the speeds and ridethe waves. Owner of Karibbean Water Sports,Walter Shkavaritko, hails from Ukraine,but has been residing in “the big apple,”New York City for the past couple ofyears. When asked how he found outabout our jewel, he stated, “It’s prettyfunny actually, I never even knew Belizeexisted and one of my friends invited meand we came on vacation. Naturally, I

fell in love with the place, now I’m livinghere and everything is excellent, I loveit, what more can I ask for.” Beforemoving here, Walter was a pharmacistin New York, but says he made the tran-sition to come live here because he has apassion for water sports. “The weatheris so much warmer here and it’s an ex-cellent place for the finest water sportsaround.” Karibbean Water Sports has been inoperation for more than a year now andoffers great services to the public. Toensure a memorable time, KaribbeanWater Sports always keep their watergroups small with a limit of fiveWaverunners per tour. This way, eachindividual is properly catered to and thetours are not only thoroughly enjoyed butsafe as well. The Yamaha FX 140WaveRunners, the Karibbean Water

Sports are top-of-the-line cruisers that arecomfortable and quiet. The Jet Skis pro-vide ample space for cameras, towelsand even sun tan lotion. Every Wave Run-ner featured can accommodate up to threepeople comfortably. You can not find thethrill and adventure a Jet Ski offers withthe attentive care Walter and his friendlystaff offer anywhere else! For furtherinformation or reservations contactKaribbean Water Sports at 226-3205 orvisit their website atwww.southbeachmarina.net. Theiropening hours are from Monday to Sun-day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m. Let youradventure on the Carribean begin inAmbergris Caye with one of their fan-tastic adventures! Karibbean WaterSports has all the right fun you need tomake your perfect tropical vacation fan-tastic today!

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Another thrilling adventure offered by Karibbean Watersports is wakeboardingwith a jet ski.


It is generally recognized that theMaya developed a system of writingthat consisted of a series of “glyphs”or symbols that appear bizarre to West-ern eyes. Since the discovery of theMaya script by nineteenth centuryscholars, the texts have remainedlargely untranslated. In recent years,art historians and epigraphers madesome remarkable progress toward abetter understanding of this complicatedscript, but we are a long way fromhome on this one. The first attempts at a written lan-guage were made, not by the Maya,but the Olmecs, along with the calen-dar and mathematic systems. Granted,the Olmecs went only so far with theseconcepts before their eclipse around

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1200 B.C. The Maya shortly thereaf-ter picked up the ball and ranárefiningand expanding these systems in an un-precedented way. By 250 A.D. writ-ing was widespread throughout theMaya world and was visible on carvedstone monuments, pottery, wall paint-ings, and almost certainly bark-paperbooks that did not survive. The Mayascript is not a code at all, but rather agraphic system for expressing a lan-guage-oriented message. Codes areencrypted writings, not intended to beread by just anyone and are thereforesecret in nature. Not the sort of thingto put on a public monument. Manyscholars were convinced that the Mayascript could be understood if somehow

Dr. Herman Smith was the only PhD archeologist to reside in Belize. He wasnoted in his field as a foremost researcher and expert in the coastal trading of theMaya and headed the archaeological development of Lamanai in Belize. Hermandiscovered and contributed much to the body of knowledge of the Maya onceliving on Ambergris Caye. If asked about this subject, he would gladly inform hislisteners of the Maya past with detailed length and expansive arm waving. Hishumor accompanied these mini-lectures, eliminating any academic dryness andendearing him to the students and groups that he worked with on sites around theisland. He lived in Belize for over 12 years and eventually obtained Belizean citizen-ship. Dr. Herman Smith - U.S. Marine Corps pilot, decorated Vietnam veteran,archeologist, friend, and husband died on March 10th, 2000. Above all his manyaccomplishments from fighter piloting to practicing archeology – is that Hermanwas a friend to all in San Pedro. He contributed countless articles to The SanPedro Sun, articles that we are pleased to share with you once more.

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In recent years,art historiansand epigraphersmade some re-m a r k a b l eprogress towarda better under-standing of thiscompl ica tedscript, but thereis a lot more tobe achieved inthis field as yet.


a key to the glyphs could be found.Shortly after World War Two, the teamof expert code-breakers that hadcracked the Japanese Naval Code wasbrought in to “break the code.” Yearslater the entire team passed on withouthaving solved a single glyph. There are about 800 signs in theMaya hieroglyphic script, but given therange of variability of scribes, manyof these may be variations of the sameglyph. Then too, many of the symbolsare what are known as a logogram, suchas the name of a ruler whose namemight appear once or twice in the writ-ten record and then disappear. Somesymbols have the same meaning andothers have more than one meaning.Most epigraphers argue that some-where between 200 and 300 glyphswere in general use at any given timein Maya history. With the relativelyfew symbols and knowledge of the 30Maya languages currently being spo-

ken, what is the problem? Why has thedecypherment stumped some of theworld’s most powerful linguistic intel-lects for two centuries? Very simply stated, the glyphs con-tain several components. Some makeuse of pictures of objects to convey

meaning along with syllables made upof two or more sounds or phonemes.Phonemes are derived from the Mayalanguage of the period and region. En-glish, for example has 26 letters in thealphabet but over 40 sounds or pho-nemes. Consider the “sh” or “ch”

sounds in “shut” and “church.” Nowin order to understand the languagecomponents in the glyphs it is neces-sary, naturally, to know which languagethe sounds were derived from. AsShakespeare would say “therein liesthe rub.” Of the existing Maya languages, schol-ars cannot be sure which evolved fromthe Maya language of the Maya script.At the close of the Classic period inMaya history, the scribes who were apart of the ruling elite class faded intoobscurity and the writing went with them.The last carved stone monument waserected in 889 A.D. Consequently, it isnot possible to trace the evolution of lan-guages until the reintroduction of writingby the Europeans. In English we have awritten record that takes us back throughChaucer and even to Beowulf, which onecan hardly recognize today as a precur-sor to modern English. In spite of these formidable odds,epigraphers have made significant gainsin the last few years. Glyphs pertainingto various parts of speech have been iden-tified. Symbols for social and historicimportance have been isolated, such asthose glyphs for birth, death, ascensionto the throne, marriage and personalnames and titles. It’s anybody’s guess just how manymore symbols will be identified in thefuture given the very limited amount oftexts to be studied, but one group has re-jected the whole notion of deciphermentout of hand. Most, but not all, field ar-cheologists (or “dirt” archeologists asthey are sometimes known) take the po-sition that all the art historians have donewith their effort at translation is to pro-duce the most boring and useless form ofhistory, that is to say a list of kings andthe events in their lives accompanied bydates that may or may not be propaganda.Commemorative monuments extolling themilitary prowess of a certain ruler maybe nothing more than an ancient versionof the Gulf War written by SaddamHussein. So the dirt archeologists say “sowhat” to the epigraphers. When someconcrete evidence is extracted that provesuseful in the understanding of the dailylives of the Mayas related to subsistenceand settlement patterns, trade relation-ships, social and political mechanisms,engineering, etc., then perhaps the ar-cheologists will sit up and take notice.

Dig It Continued from Page 12

There are about 800 signs in the Maya hieroglyphic script, but given the range ofvariability of scribes, many of these may be variations of the same glyph.

Also documented is the Mayas’incredible grasp of numbers.


The San Pedro Sun’s Virtual Taste Trip

At Journey’s End ResortReservations: 226-2173

, Ambergris Caye’s latest trendy restaurant, is now open.Serving Palm Tree Cuisine, a fusion of Central American and

Caribbean delicacies, offers a selection of fresh local seafood,tender meats and exotic vegetables prepared by

our 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…

Ingredients:*6 skinless, boneless chickenbreast halves - cut into cubes*6 tablespoons butter, divided*4 cloves garlic, minced, divided*1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo“This is a family favorite. A creamy, cheesy Alfredo dish, goes great with asalad and garlic bread.”

*1 pound fettuccini pasta*1 onion, diced*1 (8 ounce) package sliced mush-rooms*1/3 cup all-purpose flour*1 tablespoon salt

*3/4 teaspoon ground white pep-per*3 cups milk*1 cup half-and-half*3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese*8 ounces shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese*3 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced*1/2 cup sour cream

Directions: In a large skillet over mediumheat combine chicken, 2 table-spoons butter, garlic and Italianseasoning. Cook until chicken isno longer pink inside. Removefrom skillet and set aside.

Bring a large pot of lightlysalted water to a boil. Add pastaand cook for 8 to 10 minutes oruntil al dente; drain. Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoonsbutter in the skillet. Sauté onion,2 tablespoons garlic and mush-rooms until onions are transpar-ent. Stir in flour, salt and pepper;cook 2 minutes. Slowly add milkand half-and-half, stirring untilsmooth and creamy. Stir inParmesan and Colby-MontereyJack cheeses; stir until cheese ismelted. Stir in chicken mixture,tomatoes and sour cream. Serveover cooked fettuccini.

Prep Time: 30 MinutesCook Time: 30 Minutes

Ready In: 1 HourServings: 8


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“Hey, Wolfe, it’s Monday,” Casey said. “Is it your night off?”

“It sure is.”

“You want to come over to the house and play some bluegrass music to-night?”

“There’s nothing I would like better,” I said. “But I just can’t. I have to takeDulce to dinner tonight.”

“What’s the occasion?” he asked. “Birthday? Your anniversary?”

“No,” I said. “We’ve been fighting like cats and dogs this week and I thoughtI’d better try to do something right. You know what a smart mouth I have any-way.”

“I am aware of rumors about it.”

“Well, I let my mouth get away from me this week a few times. I figured ifI took her to dinner and made it through the evening without saying anythingstupid maybe we would start getting along better.”

“That makes sense,” Casey said.

I was doing quite well through dinner and by the end of the evening we weretalking civilly to each other again. Then disaster struck.

“I notice you’ve been staring at that drunken guy over in the corner all night,”I said. “Do you know him?”

“Oh, I know him all right,” Dulce said. “He was my boyfriend a few yearsbefore I met you. I broke up with him and he started drinking. He’s been drink-ing like that since I split up with him over twenty years ago.”

“That’s absolutely remarkable,” I said. “I didn’t think anybody could cel-ebrate that long.”


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