Belize Picture of the Day Archive

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A Achacha fruit grown locally, also called Garcinia Humilis Inside Maria Ack's humble home in Toledo District, Belize Ackee, the national fruit of Jamaica "Macosa" Acosta, also some discussion about "Cobo" or "Kobuh" Mouth of Actun Chapat Cave The skylight at Actun Chapat The Actun Kabal Caves and the Great Sand Passage Camping in the entrance to the Actun Kabul Cave, part of the massive Chiquibul Cave system Entrance to Actun Tunichil Muknal from just inside the cave looking out Walking through Actun Tunichil Muknal Walking through pools in Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Road into the Actun Tunichil Muknal cave parking lot Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave: This magnificent cave is full of massive stalagmites and stalactites Channeling Our Inner Cavewoman: Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Entrance to Actun Tunichil Muknal Amazing interior view of Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Swimming just inside the entrance to Actun Tunichil Muknal ATM Cave, in the Belizean jungle The Magical Mouth of the Cave of the Stone Sepulcher: Actun Tunichil Muknal Deep inside Actun Tunichil Muknal Inside the Maya Underworld: Actun Tunichil Muknal Tatito Adolfo Day, 2011 7Day Adventist Church in San Pedro in 1981, next to where Spindrift is now Agouti grazing... Aerial view of Ambergris Caye Aerial view looking down on puffy clouds on a sunny day over one of the cayes Aerial view of some pristine flats off Ambergris Caye MesoAmerican Reef, aerial view of the eastern shore of Ambergris Caye, north downtown area and above the bridge NASA aerial photo of the Central American Isthmus and the MesoAmerican Reef Aerial view of two little cayes in the sea... Aerial view of islands, mangroves near the Barrier Reef Aerial photopraphs of Belize's Cayes including Coco Plum Cayes Aerial view of a channel in the cayes Caye from the air, flying from Punta Gorda to Belize City Aerial view along the shore, Tropic Air flight just a bit north of Belize City Bride and groom waiting at Africa's Bar and Grill Cevicheria The ship "Afri-cola" docked in Corozal, long ago, aka "Afrikola" Photos from The Africola, a cargo passenger riverboat from Belize, 1920's Agami Heron Immature Agami Heron Mexico - Belize meeting to enhance agricultural trade Tony Aguilar cleaning his lobster catch on the dock on Caye Caulker Emilio Ahmad house in Corozal, now and long ago. Now a historical landmark The San Pedro AIDS Commission September Celebrations Crew The coming of the air age to Belize Playing on Kevin and Iraida Gonzalez' airboat, 1999 Beautiful airplant in the mangroves Taking off from the San Pedro Airport Graph: Tourist Arrivals at the Airport Coming in for a landing, San Pedro Airport, 1972 San Pedro "Airport," 1970.' Crashed DC-3 next to runway View of the San Pedro landing strip from the cockpit at landing, mid to late 1990's Jack Westerhold's wife Margaret at the International Airport airport, 1984 Belize International Airport, 1980's, also a clip showing airport in film "Dogs of War" "Welcome to Belize" sign at the International Airport Girls from a church group getting a good send off at the airport, summer of 1967. Alistair King, Howard Frankson, Butch Valdez and Alfredo Fonts Elevated view of Belize's International Airport, 1979 The first and only international airport in Belize! The changing times of Belize Airport to meet tourist demand, various years San Pedro Airport from above San Pedro Airstrip, 1985, plus photos of the San Pedro Airstrip in 1976 and 1983. Also a story about using the airstrip for other activities! Mike Estelle & Ruben Trejo resting on the luggage carriers while working, San Pedro airport, 1980's The Fishermans House: Wil Alamilla Don Tabo Alamilla, San Pedro fisherman, placing corned fish in the sun to dry, probably 1980's Two fishermen, brothers Fedo and Miguel Alamilla, with a tarpon, 1970's Valentin Alamina Beachfront on Caye Caulker long ago, next to Police Station, Luxury outhouse which opened up to the Barrier Reef, 1971 Deodoro Alamina: aka Dodo, from Caye Caulker, long ago Fedo Alamilla Ofelia Alamina in her early 20's Eddie Alamilla, Changa Paz, and Sheri Luepke in a boat, January 1990 Alamina Children on family beach on Caye Caulker, 1970 Albert Street showing Lopez Drug Store and a newly painted Channel 7 building, in Belize City long ago Albert Street in downtown Belize City in 1930 before the destructive 1931 hurricane Albert Street in Belize City, 1898 Then and Now: Belize City, Albert Street looking from Brodies towards Swing Bridge, Old Post Office, late 1800s to 1910 Belizean Alex with Cobi Jones at Home Depot Center, Los Angeles California. San Pedro's own Winter Wonderland aka the Alfaro Residence Saying goodbye to Ali Baba All Saints Day is November 1st, D'a de Todos los Santos, cemetery in Merida Chris Allnatt onstage looking hot, about 1989. A large group of men in a manly swimming suit beauty contest in San Pedro, Freddy Waight is the winner! Almita on the dresser, looking good! Early 1980's The Temple at Altun Ha Altun Ha in 1975 and 1985 Ebony Alvarez Beautiful amaryllis lily, a hippeastrum hybrid South end of Northern Lagoon, Ambergris Caye Aerial, southern end of Ambergris Caye We have dead calm seas on Ambergris Caye this morning Approaching the eastern shore of Ambergris Caye by boat Eastern shore of Ambergris Caye from the sea Quiet unmarked beach on Ambergris Caye Islands in the bay behind Ambergris Caye Trees and vegetation just off the beach, view from the sea 18 miles north of San Pedro on Ambergris Caye A couple walking along in the shallows along the shoreline on Ambergris Caye Ambergris Caye, eastern shore, view to the sea Poster/map of Ambergris Caye from the early 1990's Lagoon view towards the west on North Ambergris Caye Aerial view of the South end of Ambergris Caye Beautiful beachfront view to the reef, Ambergris Caye Placid seas, looking east towards the sea from northern Ambergris Caye North Ambergris shoreline Ambergris Lodge, (now Mayan Princess) and Lily's Hotel, 1980's Roberto and Raul Gomez, Pele and Tommy Searle at Ambergris Lodge. Easter 1984 Geni Tealy, George Stefanko, and Jim Wade at the Ambergris Lodge, 1975 Beachfront and Ambergris Lodge in San Pedro Ambergris Caye in the mid 1970’s Ambergris Lodge from the sea, 1980's The Ambergris Lodge, 1978 North Ambergris, area of Ambergris Caye Belize Resort project Leaping into the pool at Ambergris Lake Villas American Consulate in Belize, long ago American Embassy in Belize City, about 1976, Second photo 1950's-ish, other photos as well After centuries of existence and years as the home of the US Embassy in Belize City the old colonial structures on Gabourel Lane are being torn down Tres Amigas. Lovely ladies, the best. Mary Gonzalez, Courtney Sage, and Tamara Sniffin The 3 Amigo's... Divers Alex Bruce, Jordan Héguy and Cameron Bruce Amigos Del Mar in the early days of their existence. I think this was taken in 1992 or 1993 Mercie Trejo, Manuel Ancona and Flora Ancona – With Family and friends Tikal 1985 - Flora had to borrow my sweatshirt because it was so cold! Florita Ancona, the first female Belizean pilot, in front of a plane in 1998 Fidel Ancona at his office, long ago... This building belongs to Flora Ancona and it was their home for many years Fidel Ancona and Mervin Key, taking a l'il rest at the shrimp farm Bart Rice, Eddie Ancona and ? outside Holiday Hotel Christmas Party-1984 Sitting on Nando Trejo’s Red Honda four wheeler Manuel Ancona and Flora Ancona – With Family and friends Antigua, Guatemala 1985 Anchorage Resort on Caye Caulker, 1977 Ian Anderson with his brother long ago... Ian and Ella Anderson, owners of Caves Branch Adventure Company & Jungle Lodge Entering Anderson's Lagoon via The Cut Angel fish at Tres Cocos The one and only Anhinga anhinga: aka snakebird Anhinga - snake bird Juvenile groove billed ani Groove-billed Ani Animals in the Ark, tile from Gecko Graphics Beautiful flowering annato Ghost Anole Anole lizard Female Velvet Ant patrolling Bladen Nature Reserve Ants farming helmeted treehoppers Industrious ant Huge nests of wee wee ants Northern tamandua, also known as a northern anteater with its long tongue out ACES rescues anteater Antelope Falls in Bocawina Mayflower National Park in Stann Creek Nestled in the tropical forest of Stann Creek, the beautiful Antelope Falls, located in the Bocawina Park The main pool at Antelope Falls at Mayflower Bocawina National Park Bocawina Falls, a beautiful waterfall in Mayflower Bocawina National Park Beautiful Antelope Creek near Bocawina Rainforest Resort & Adventures Beautiful red anthurium Antojitos Santelmo, Saturday Lunch Army ants have found and killed a scorpion Army ants disposing of a scorpion Huge numbers of reproductive ants after a rain The Aquarium is coming... Collared Aracari, a toucan Collared Aracari, toucan Aracaris eating watermelon Elito Arceo wading through the lagoon, 1996 Elito Arceo guiding a boat to Lamanai, 2002 Elito Arceo in a boat on the backside of Ambergris Caye, 1996 Dylan, Elito, Alyssa, and Rebecca Arceo in a boat on the backside of Ambergris, 1997 Elito Arceo, at Tabu Elito and Rebecca Arceo Francisco "Fashico" Arceo and his great granddaughter, Kaitlin, and a few other photos of him A vote for Patty Arceo for Belize Rural South is a vote for things to happen on our islands Patty Arceo working at the San Pedro Clinic when it used to be by the airport-1990 Patty Arceo and Barton J. Rice, 1980's Major archaeological find in San Ignacio Help support natural tourism in Arenal Village, Cayo Arenal Village riverside Premier George Price, Hon. Santiago Perdomo, and Hector Silva in Arenal Village, early 1960's Butterflies swarm in Arenal Village, Cayo Ariel's Water Taxi in San Pedro, 1995 Baby armadillo Mama armadillo with nursing babies Small armadillo Destinee Arnold / Miss Belize with a barn owl Destinee Arnold / Miss Belize with a tapir Miss Universe 2019 Contestant Destinee Dominique Arnold in a beautiful dress that celebrates Belize Destinee Arnold / Miss Belize with a toucan Arpana - Mayan Ranger - with Joe and Miriam Martinez Art Exhibition inspired by the Maya at the Institute of Mexico in Belize City Lieutenant-General Sir George Arthur. Lieutenant Governor of British Honduras (1814–1822). Also, Top Five Colonial Governors Artistic Concentration Felicita Arzu Assassin bugs nymphs ... as in the dreaded kissing bug National Assembly, Government buildings during the construction of Belmopan City in the 1970's, also Premier George Price on Scaffolding and "New Capital's Name: Belmopan," The Reporter, March 20 1970 1957 British Honduras Legislative Assembly Construction of the National Assembly building in Belmopan, 1968-69 1969 National Assembly of British Honduras An Astrum Helicopter is greeted as it comes in over the dock at Azul Belize Astrum Helicopter 206 Long Ranger Astrum Helicopters: Bell 206 Jet Ranger cruising along the coastline of Belize The Lunatic Asylum at the Barracks, long ago The Lunatic Asylum at Fort George, about 1880 "Lunatic Asylum" Construction, Belize City long ago This classic photo celebrates some of the greatest Belizean male athletes of all times First Automobile on San Pedro Early 1970s photo of the Auxillou family in front of the first hotel on Caye Caulker, the Hideaway Reef Lodge, owned by the Auxillou Family A 1960's photo of my father's (Ray Auxillou) Hideaway Reef Lodge on Caye Caulker (1st hotel on CC) and his boat, the Atoll Queen, also an ad for the lodge from Field & Stream 1973 Auxillou Beach Suites on Caye Caulker Hoping that youth is catching, Auxillou-Paitsell wedding: Tony Rath, Wendy Auxillou, Bianca de la Fuente, Cody Kuylen, Anthony Kuylen, Giselle de la Fuente, Justin M. Kuylen, Adrienne Kuylen, Diane Auxillou-Paitsell and Marlon Kuylen Diane Auxillou watching her 2 older sons & her nephew play in the water at the Split on Caye Caulker, 1993-ish. Also Diane at the split late 1980s or early 1990s My little Cooch (Blayd Vernon Auxillou) enjoying a fabulous encounter with a dolphin (Isla Mujeres) this week. Auxillou family home on the beach on Caye Caulker, 1964 thereabouts Cap´n Ray Auxillou in his late 20´s building the 34 foot twin diesel motorsailer, around 1965 Auxillou girls (Sharon, Wendy, Diane and Tina Auxillou) on Christmas Day 35 years ago on Caye Caulker Avengers, 1976, Football team from San Ignacio and Santa Elena HUGE avocado Chris Aycock, of the "Blue Water Grill," having a quiet moment at Caye Chapel after 36 holes of strenuous golf Ayuso's new home, 1967 Felix Ayuso and his granddaughter Skye Felix Ayuso was known and loved by so many. He was a warrior. We will miss him Jacelie Azueta and Chi Chi Net. Now she goes by 'Jaz', and is much more grown-up. She is shown here with her Grandma Ernestina "Chichi Net" Gonzalez, late 1980's. Also a drawing of them and a photo of just Chi Chi Wide angle view from the edge of the sea up towards Azul Belize Morning light at Azul Belize, north Ambergris Caye, view from pool to the sea Beautiful relaxing spot at Azul Belize, to gaze out at the reef Our Sunday's at Azul ... Happy B-day, Jeff. Vivian Yu, Don Listwin, Findley Halliday Late night at Azul Belize Sunrise at Azul Belize Circular stairway going down from the roof at Azul Belize Aerial shot of Azul Belize The view from the top of Azul Belize B Baboon Sanctuary Baby dedication at San Pedro Belize Assemblies Of God Living Word Church Bacalar Chico from the air Early Morning on Back Street, San Pedro. Man relaxing... Boating through the mangroves at Bacalar Chico San Pedro's Got Back Afternoon chat on the backroads of Belize Tacio Badillo at the Mistral World Championships, 1989 The perfect escape to the secret beach on the Caye Lime. Miguel Perez, Captain Ricky Jurado, Melody Wolfe, Sherie Ann Pou, Gerry Badillo and Mauricio Rovelo Conch harvest with Ramon Badillo in 1971 or so Don Fido Badillo (Ramon) on his glass bottom boat, 1989 in San Pedro Ramon Badillo, 1980's. Also his original “Glass Bottom Boat” Raquel Badillo Joe Bageant and his wife Barbara Dickinson Plaster Bagworm 3.5 inches Bajamar House & Suites Bake Sale! Raising funds for the Caye Caulker Elementary School View from the Bald Hills looking towards the Chiquibul jungles in the distance The Bald Hills, located in the Mountain Pine Ridge Ridges and sunlight - Baldy Beacon, Mountain Pine Ridge Maya Ball Court at Xunantunich Balloon Fish Balloonfish Mr. Bamboo in his shop, San Pedro May 1993 Bamboo Bay Nightclub and Bar in Belize City, one place British troops hung out in the 1970's Pool and courtyard at Banana Beach Resort Baby banana birds in the nest Banana trees, painting by Iguana Jack Flower of the pink velvet banana Subtended by the red bracts, these are the male flowers of a banana Banana Beach Resort, what a lovely place to stay Unloading bananas on donkey carts, 1890 Man and his horse on the way to the train in Griga with bananas to be shipped away, 1930. Also the train full of bananas in Griga, 1920's Boating downriver to the train to sell bananas, long ago. Also a few other photos of the banana industry and little history of the banana industry in Belize Our first apple bananas from the garden!!! - feeling thankful San Pedro’s prize winning band in the 1920s Banda de San Pedro, mid 1950's The legendary Belizean Maya Pax band Alma Maya more commonly known as La Banda de San Jose in the 1970's Don Santiago Chich Castillo, Mr George Price, Madame Gwendoline Lizarraga and Hector Silva at the BANDAG tyre recapping Outfit in Orange Walk, 1965ish Delicious entrees from Banh Mi Belize Grace Banner: Belizean Softball Greatness Captain Ray, driver of the famous Banyan Bay Beach Buggy, Dave Childs and guest. 2004 Ray, Mr. Rob and Sonny at the bar in San Pedro, long ago Bar on lagoon, San Pedro Barbershop in San Pedro, a few years ago Barbershop in Belize City, long ago You can recognize some familiar Belizean names on this wall of a barber shop on Orange Street in Belize City The building which housed Barclays Bank's Belize headquarters has been around for some time. This picture was taken in 1958 Dancing and partying at Barefoot Iguana Barefoot Skinny and Dale Wallace, after a good nights work The barge that takes sugar from the Tower Hill factory Barges with unloaded cargo from ships docked a few miles outside the harbor in Belize City, late 1950's Barnacle Bill lights up with a Belikin Barnacle Bill gettin' ready to go out, prepping hisself up for a night on the town Eusebio Baron of Caye Caulker and his family, long ago View out from the Baron Bliss Monument and Lighthouse, photos and drone footage, and a bit about the history of the monument The Original Baron Bliss Institute in Belize City, plus several photos over the years 360 degree photo of the Bliss Lighthouse in Belize City at sunset, and a video of walking around the area Baron Bliss and his boat "The Sea King." Also a bit of his history, including projects facilitated by the Baron Bliss Trust and some old photos of the Baron Bliss Lighthouse area Planet Bikini: with Cricel Castillo, Barracuda Bikinis, Rachelle Wintzen and Rosie Syme Barracuda Bikini shoot at the "fixer upper" south of the island! Barracuda Bikini Photo Shoot on the pier Pretty in Pink, Barracuda Bikini's waiting for a ride in San Pedro! Rachelle Wintzen, Cricel Castillo, and Rosie Syme Barracuda Bikini Photo Shoot Will Nuñez and a San Pedrano friend caught this Barracuda in the Lagoon Large barracudas, Andrew Gill and Governor’s Ronald Garvey's Daughters on English Caye pier, about 1950. Also Maya women with a big barracuda with a big one, and a little about cooking them Barracuda, Jake and Cole back with the catch of the day Barracuda in shallow water with seagrass School of barracuda at Lighthouse Reef Atoll Just caught barracuda Divers with barracuda Barracuda straight in your face! Father Louis J. Fusz S.J. with a group in Barranco Village 100 years ago, 1910 Leaders of Barranco with Premier George Price during his visit in the 1960's, and several other photos from that visit to the Toledo District The Barrier Reef Hotel and Central Park, 1986 Central Park San Pedro with the Barrier Reef Hotel, 1995 Barrier Reef Hotel in San Pedro, 1996. Front of building, pool, and entrance to the bar, one of their business cards. Owned and operated by John and Jeanie Bremekamp Pool at the Barrier Reef Hotel, 1996 My favorite bartenders! Abbie Marin and Miguel Campos, at The Navigator Bar at the Barrier Reef Hotel 1990 or so. Also Janis Moran Janis Morin bartending at the Barrier Reef Hotel, 1981 Barrier Reef Hotel in 1987, repainted and a few changes to the structure as well. Formerly known as Blake House. Mr. Alfred Serano (Serrano?) tending bar at the Barrier Reef Hotel, 1979 A Calm Barrier Reef Drive (Front Street) in San Pedro, 1972, also a comparison photo from 2009 Aerial view of the Belize Barrier Reef Looking down on the barrier reef from a Tropic Air flight Colors of the barrier reef. A graysby surrounded by juvenile creole wrasses and blue chromis Aerial view above a boat looking over the barrier reef and out to sea Beautiful underwater view of the Belize Barrier Reef, a World Heritage Site Aerial view of the Belize Barrier Reef The amazing blues of the Belize Barrier Reef Aerial view showing the structure of the Belize Barrier Reef - back reef, crest, spur and groove, drop-off, deep water Beautiful aerial views of the Belize Barrier Reef Our Great Barrier Reef High school students from Southside Belize City tour Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System Aerial view of the Belize Barrier Reef Underwater view of a wave breaking on the Belize Barrier Reef Belize Barrier Reef - Nice capture and effect provided in this long exposure President Obama with Prime Minister Barrow Prime Minister Hon. Dean Barrow with Vice President Joe Biden of the United States at the Inauguration Ceremony of President Jimmy Morales in Guatemala Our Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Dean O. Barrow, long ago in his youth Prime Minister Hon. Dean Barrow and U.S. President Barack Obama Belize's Prime Minister, Dean Barrow in Los Angeles, after the 1984 United Democratic Party (UDP) first general elections victory Barrows Hall in Belize City long ago, plus photos of some of the Barrows family The entrance to Xibalba, Barton Creek Cave Barton Creek Canoes, Cayo District Canoeing Barton Creek Cave Barton Creek from an Astrum Helicopter Who was Basil Jones and why is the area named after him? Old Man – smooth headed helmeted basilisk Basket Star New basketball court at Boca Del Rio 1986 Basket Ball in the Park! Caye Caulker basketball court, 2002 Stone Haven basketball team in Stann Creek, 1957 Basketball court in Central Park, San Pedro 1997 Gwen Lizarraga Girls & Sadie Vernon boys are basketball champs! Happy Home Builders was the best Belizean basketball team in history! 1979 The Fairy Basslet, sometimes known as the Royal Gramma BIG o' Bat in Belize Pygmy Fruit eating bats with babies A Greater Sac-winged bat (Saccopteryx bilineata) in a hollow tree at Los Cerros Nap time for bats in San Pedro Munching bats Bat Myotis sp. in cave Centurio senex, or Wrinkle-faced bat, nature's hideous but effective juicer The Bulldog bat or the greater fishing bat, Noctilio leporinus The Strange Face of the Proboscis Bat Is it a bird? Is a plane? No it's Belize Raptor Centre releasing bats in the Mahogany Tree in our yard (garden)! Greater White-lined Bat Bat eating a banana Longnosed Batfish Shortnose Batfish BATSUB Bell 212 helicopter over the Blue Hole The old fountain at Battlefield (Central) Park in Belize City Battlefield (Central) Park when it was bare ground, 1920's, also views over the years. The park is in front of the Supreme Court Girl Guides parade in front of the Supreme Court at the BattleField Park The bay behind San Pedro Awesome view to the lagoon from Bayside Estates on Ambergris Caye Painting of BC's Beach Bar decorated for Christmas BC's in it's glory days! Also a bit about the skydivers parties there Dinner with Ian Anderson - Be Kind Belize Be Kind Belize in Belmopan zoo trip! Be Kind Belize Burger Party at Tacklebox Bar & Grill Ceremony to hand over USA military equipment to the Belize Defence Force (BDF). Also a bit of the history of the BDF. Too tired for the beach? A day at the beach, 1933-1935 Beach BBQ on Ambergris Caye Seven friends hanging out on the beach, 1980's, includes Sallie Martin and James Karo Evening along the beach, painting by Sami Linares Beautiful day on the beach in San Pedro Beach Bounce The beautiful beaches of Belize Beach view, just north of the pier at the shrimp farm, on Ambergris Caye Beach view, San Pedro 1985 Beach day with the family Beautiful beach scene, painting View of the beach on North Ambergris Caye Freedom!, Boys playing on the beach Beach in front of the Church in the 1960's Hanging out at the beach, playing The beach in front of Lily's and Ambergris Lodge, 1976 Pastel beach house, sailboats offshore, painting by Leo Vasquez Beautiful beachfront residential lot in an Exclusive Subdivision! Beachfront on North Ambergris Caye Beach scene, with docks and shorebirds, painting by Curvin Mitchell Beach view on North Ambergris Hands together, a stroll on the beach Beach Kings 1992 Romantic candle-lit bed on the beach at night Beauty Queen contestants for Ms. Latin America 2016, in San Pedro The old Bedran Hotel in Cayo, circa 1920's Male orchid bees (Euglossa sp.) Orchid bee (Euglossa sp) on a beautiful zinnia Trigona fulviventris, one of the largest Trigona bees Two native Belizean bee species (Trigona sp and Tetragonisca angustula in the background) A Jolom, Maya word for a nest built by bees Xunán Kab, the Maya bee in danger of extinction Bee in the Garden ~ One has to go to certain flowers in order to find the perfect honey. A heist! This stingless bee is attempting to bypass the tubular route and cut a hole at the base of the flower to commit nectar robbery! Meliponine bees and banana (Musa sp.); Unitedville, Cayo District Bee swarm Tim Beene looking relaxed, 1980 in San Pedro David and Goliath, Leaf beetle (Chrysomelidae) and Longhorn beetle Longhorn beetle Rhinoceros beetle, Megasoma elephas Rhinoceros Beetle Female Rhinoceros beetle Large beetles in the jungle Staphylinine Rove Beetle, (Leistotrophus versicolor) A goliath beetle I found walking around the farm Hercules beetle Longhorn beetle (Callipogon senex or Callipogon barbatum) found on our Soursop tree Glowing Click Beetles or Fire Beetles Female Elephant Beetle (Megasoma elephas) Dung Beetle Henry! Wake Up Henry! Henry Beissner, 2005 The ridge suite pool at Belcampo Belize Lodge A nature reserve-rain forest surrounds the suites at Belcampo Belize Lodge Two views of the 2,000-acre nature reserve at Belcampo Belize Lodge Familiar scene at the bar, Belikin bottle Enjoy your Belikin, enjoy Belize! Long ago, relaxing in the sea An old Belikin sign when the Belikin girls were painted instead of photographed Belikin Beer 2018 Calendar models pose with their calendar photos Belikin on the beach Belize from the air Taken from a jet-plane, coming home to Belize during August 2012's very rainy time ...... Belize is beautiful regardless of when or weather. Kammell Mejia Gullap, BAL Stewardess. Belize Airways Limited, 1970's Kammell Gullap, stewardess for Challenge International Airlines (former BAL flight attendant), 1985 Getting aboard! Belize Airways Ltd. - Belize's National Airlines in the 70's, Video, Belize Airways Ltd Tribute. Also a little bit about the airline and history of air travel in Belize, TAN Airlines in Belize, some pages from Brukdown, the Belize Airways Flight Magazine Office building for the Belize Archives & Records Service Belize Audubon Society photo exhibit at the Embassy of Mexico Belize Audubon Society "Mangrove, Protectors of the Coast" Camp Nature Photography Camp by Belize Audubon Society Belize Breeze Belize's Tropical Beauty, painting by Victor Lopez Belize City aerial view, several years ago Aerial view looking down on Belize City, 1962 Aerial over Belize City, long ago. Looking down on the courthouse and river front Sunset over Belize City An aerial view of the vicinity of St Mary's Church, Belize City, circa 1916 Sunset over Belize City, aerial Historic buildings in Belize City, William Quan store at the corner of Orange and Albert Streets, the Paslow Building, the Triangle Building, the old market, the Melhado Building, L.E. Cuevas Building, long ago End of South Front Street and Market Square in Belize City, circa late 1870s Belize City near the tennis court next to St. Mary’s School on North Front Street, long ago 1829 Belize City map Belize City street, 1916 Residence of Hon L.R. Grant with Presbyterian Church in the distance, Belize City 1907 River View, boats along waterfront, Belize City, 1908 Two street views in Belize City, 1981. Albert Street, and the corner of Regent St and Ferrel Lane Map of area burned in the downtown Belize City Fire of 1863, and a little history of the fire View of North Side of Belize City, Looking from Fort George Roadway, British Honduras 1905 Aerial view of Northside Belize City, post 1931, and a story about Northside Belize City Panorama River Scene in Belize City In 1891 Belize City women chilling in front of their house in British Honduras (Belize) Two women chatting in the street in Belize City, one carrying a straw basket, 1899 Sailboats resting in the Belize City Harbor, just before sunset, aerial. Bonus photo of similar view at night Belize City courthouse and wharf, 1856 Firewood piled up at Courthouse Wharf in Belize City, 1920's Nice aerial view approaching Belize City, a little different perspective View of the river, boats, and buildings along the river, in Belize City, British Honduras, 1910s or 1920s Flying high above Belize City, clouds between the ground and the plane Aerial Belize City - 1928 Bridgefoot 1960's in Belize City Wonderful aerial view of Belize City in the 1980's Aerial view of Belize City Aerial view of Belize City looking from the Southside with Birds Isle in the foreground Aerial view of Belize City, 1922-1923, also a similar view from 1939 Aerial view of Southside in Belize City from South Street going south, long ago Aerial view of Belize City and the mouth of the Belize River, 1972 Aerial views of Belize City, Belcan Bridge to the Caribbean Sea, Bliss Lighthouse. Also a bit about the history of the Belcan Bridge Colorful sailboats moored at the mouth of the Belize River in Belize City Sailboat with a Ford logo, Belize City about 1925. Looking south, Scot’s Kirk church in the background, old market far right and Courthouse extreme left Aerial view of Belize City Belize City in 1879. Smooth n untouched, plain n simple... Bird's eye view of Belize City from the tower of the wireless station, 1920's Aerial view of Belize City looking toward the sea, 1952 Aerial view of Belize City at sunset Beautiful sunset drone panoramas over Belize City Aerial views of Belize City in the 1910's Southside view of Belize City, British Honduras, 1937, The Swimming Pool at Government House, what it was like in the neighborhood Aerial photo of the entire length of Pickstock Street in Belize City Now and Long Ago: Pictures of the end of West Canal in Belize City Belize City Canal off Daly Street, 1980 Dredging a Canal in Belize City, 1930's Belize Canal-side Residences, c. 1900 Aerial view of the Belize City roundabout looking toward Belcan Bridge and Central American Boulevard at Sunset Double Barrel Club and surrounding area in Belize City, 1940's or 1950's. Includes Mom's Triangular Inn and Bar, and the Bliss Hotel Southside Canal, Belize, British Honduras, long ago... The "Belize Stores" and a portion of the store of C. Biddle to the right, Belize City 1930's East/West Collet Canal in Belize City, 1920, also a bit of history of the neighborhoods around Collet Canal (Vernon Street) and Collet Canal (Cemetery Road), and a map showing lots of the neighborhoods and canals of Belize City On the Canal, 1917, Belize City Intersection of Regent and Alberta streets at the south end of the swing bridge which separates the two major sections of Belize City, 1970's Corner of Queen and Handyside Streets in Belize City, long ago Twilight in Belize City Prince Street between Albert Street and Foreshore, passing the 7-Up factory in Belize City, 1979 Postcard: "Part of town Belize, British Honduras," about 1908. Boats in foreground, town along river in background Belize City Southern Foreshore before the sugar warehouse, pre Hattie, circa 1950's. Also a few other photos of Foreshore taken over the years including the Wade's house Approach to Swing Bridge from Albert St. Babb Building on the left, Holy Redeemer Cathedral in the middle, the Old Market on the right. Belize City, 1970's British soldiers with their cannon lined up in Belize City, 1914 Belize City Harbour, late 1800's Belize City's Police Department yard long ago Belize City Harbour Scene, 1882 Belize City Canal side, Berkeley St./East Canal 1929 Now and Long Ago: Pictures of Orange Street and West Canal, Belize City. Also a story about the shops along Orange Street back in the day Belize City aerial, view to the sea Aerial view of Belize City Belize City at night is so beautiful with the coastline lit, reflections in the water and stars in the sky. Cycloramic birds eyeview of Belize City, 1914 Belize City and two of its three main bridges, aerial Painting of Belize City by the river, 1910 Old North Front Street in Belize City, prior to Hurricane Hattie in 1961. Also a story about walking down North Front Street back in the day Drawing of North Front Street in Belize, British Honduras long ago, also a photo of that area now Map: The Growth of Belize City from 1660-2020 Fantastic 1914 panorama of Belize City Eboe Town in Belize City, where slaves were housed in the early days of Belize Three pictures of North Front Street in Belize City at the turn of the century, including Mutrie, Arthur, and Currie's Store in 1908 Aerial view of the south side of Belize City, mid 1940's Aerial view of Belize City towards the Caribbean Panorama of Belize City, 1914 Central Drugs and other bridgefoot buildings including Matus Brothers, the beginning of downtown Belize City, probably late 1970's or early 1980's Boats docking on the Belize River, downtown Belize City, long ago Aerial view of downtown Belize City and the Belize River, painting by Rachel Heusner Belizean ladies in Harlem Square, Belize City in 1969 Belize City at night Belizean Coves Estates at night Belize Diving Services owners group shot (Caye Caulker) Belize Embassy in Washington D.C. A 1863 five pound share in the British Honduras Company, precursor to the Belize Estate and Produce Company September Celebrations: Belize Expo 2014 Group of folks hanging out on the Belize Express dock Belize Golf Club, Newtown Barracks, long ago. Also its replacement, The Belize Club The Belize Golf Club, 1903. Also a bit about the history of golf in Belize The Belize Club, at Newtown Barracks, long ago Pool at Belize Legacy Resort Belize Legacy Beach Resort Sunset at Belize Legacy Resort Umbrellas at Belize Legacy Resort Belize Legacy Resort Marty Casado and his granddaughter Feona enjoy the beach at Belize Legacy Resort Aerial views of the Belize Lodge Belize Marketing Board, long ago Fruit display at the 2012 Belize National Agriculture And Trade Show, including the secretly beautiful Jack Fruit Swollen Belize River Flood waters from the Belize River hitting the salt water of the Caribbean Sunset on the Belize River Nov 28, 2015 Flying over the Belize River, near the International Airport A day at the office for Belize Sailing Vacations Early office of the BTB (Belize Tourism Board) on Regent Street, also used by other government ministries Sunrise at Belizean Shores Belizean Shores Resort Aerial view of Belizean Shores Swimming in the pool at The Belizean on northern Ambergris Caye, later the Essene Way. 1980's This photo proves Belizeans are a very friendly and helpful people... Belize Yacht Club, Southern Foreshore in Belize City, 1930's The Bellevue Hotel in Belize City, long ago Entrance to the Bellevue Hotel in Belize City, 1973 Beautiful sunset in Belmopan City Bennys Kitchen in San Jose Succotz... super good local food, great area for kids to play Benque Viejo del Carmen, birds eye view including Succotz...west to east view... Churchill Street in Benque, about 1958 The first taxi between San Ignacio and Benque Viejo, plus a little history of Benque First session of the Benque Viejo del Carmen Town Council, 1958 Fire Station and Village Fire Fighters at Benque Viejo, 1949 Benque School with Father Versavel, S.J., 1910's Priest residences in Benque Viejo, 1914, also businesses on Benque in the olden days Police Court in Benque Viejo, long ago Benque Festival 2008 Old Benque... long ago Benque's first RC church, built about 1906 Chris Berlin and his dad Skip exploration camping on the coast of Honduras, 1972 Chris Berlin on the family 97 ft, 3 masted topsail schooner built in 1902 Miss Bertie's Hopkins Community Library James Wilson Beveridge in the jungle Bicycle heaven on the outskirts of town, San Pedro Bicycle cart man, painting by Rachel Heusner Westrac Bicycle Race from Belmopan to Pomona and back, 2019 Riding bicycles on the "Go Slow" Island of Caye Caulker, 2015 First men to traverse the width of our country on a bicycle, Cyril Simmons and Leopold Neal, 1928, the start of the annual Cross Country Cycling Race. Also a little history of bicycle racing in Belize Store of Catherine Biddle in Belize City, the Historic Juan Vidal Biddle Building, long ago and now The infamous Big C, in the 1970's Beach at Big Daddy's, late 70's or early 80's Photos of Big Daddy's, one from the 1980,s one from 1995, one from 1976. Volleyball game next to Big Daddy's long ago Big Rock Falls, with a couple of folks in the pool Big Rock Falls, Mountain Pine Ridge. Also an aerial view and a video Big Rock Falls in the Mountain Pine Ridge Area of the Cayo District of Belize Relaxing swim at Big Rock Falls, Mountain Pine Ridge Big Rock Falls Relaxing at Big Rock Falls, while honeymooning at Mystic River Resort The water pours over you at Big Rock Falls Big Rock Falls Fun at Big Rock Falls in the Mountain Pine Ridge Local guide reflecting at Big Rock Falls Riding a bike along the beach Bikes parked along the shore on Caye Caulker Bikini Bar opening a smashing success! Waterfall and pool at Billy Barquedier National Park Blue Bikini Birdwatching in the jungle Congregation of shore birds Bird frenzy at the dock Me and my birdies... Birdwatching in Belize, a deer with a bird on its head. Birds and humans, coexisting together, kickin' it out on the dock Avian love, Robert Vogues with his cockatoo Bird of paradise bud Bird of paradise Birds of paradise, painting by Rosalez Sign of the week - seen at Bird's Isle, Belize City A roadside sign at Bird's Isle, Only Nasty People Litter 'Bitz,' also called bri bri, a sweet seed pod treat Black Hole Drop, view out from the cave at the bottom of the drop Scenes from the Black Hole Drop Descending on the Black Hole Drop Myah Casado at the bottom of the Black Hole Drop Black Rock Lodge Riparian corridor at Black Rock Lodge, view down to the Macal River Aerial view of Blackadore Caye Aerial view of Blackadore Caye / Cayo Negro Walking around Blackadore Caye on my birthday, enjoying the splendor of a deserted island Sundog on Blackbird Caye Sunset over Blackbird Caye Resort Sunset over Blackbird Caye Resort Looking out onto Oceanic Society property from boat dock, Blackbird Caye Ma Blake's Bar on old airport road in Ladyville, long ago Old Blake House, later Barrier Reef Hotel Same location, years apart: Blake House, Heritage Bank Blake House in San Pedro, mid 1940's The Blake House in San Pedro, 1975 Blake House / Barrier Reef Hotel in San Pedro, much earlier than the 1980's... Photos of Blake House (also known and the Alamilla House), long ago. Also a brief history of cannon and pirates on Ambergris Caye Blake House, when John and Jeanne Bremekamp had it, 1977 Restaurant at Blancaneaux Lodge Most Romantic Hotels in Central America: Blancaneaux Lodge. Also a bit of its history and some videos of the resort Bridge and lower (warm) pool by the spa at Blancaneaux Waterfall at Blancaneaux, up near the top of the property by the honeymoon cabins Organic farm at Blancaneaux Bicycling from Blancaneaux to Five Sisters Lodge Grounds at Blancaneaux Orange Spotted Blenny peeking out of some coral Spiney head Blenny Spinehead blenny in coral Seaweed blenny closeup A female Red Banner Blenny, Emblemariopsis ramirezi Vision Serpent: Lintel 15 at Yaxchilan, depicting Lady Wak Tuun during a bloodletting rite Maya bloodletting rituals Jason Tiesman and Nicki Wade during a birding expedition in Blue Creek, Toledo Blue Creek, Toledo District Blue Creek Blue Dragon Grapefruit, British Honduras 1930 Blue Ground Range Cayes Belizean pterodactyl, Great Blue Heron A Great Blue Heron wading in the mangroves Great blue heron swoops down to catch a fish Great Blue Heron on southern Ambergris Caye Great blue heron with prey Great Blue Heron with a baby crocodile in its mouth Blue Heron Great Blue Heron eating moray eel A Great Blue Heron goes fishing... in Caledonia Great Blue Heron takes flight... Ambergris Caye Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias, with his plumage for breeding Young blue heron Series of little blue holes along the side of the Macal River A Blue Hole in the Chiquibul during rainy season Blue Hole, Chiquibul Forest Reserve Blue Hole National Park Blue Hole National Park Exploring a little blue hole on the back side of Ambergris Caye, 1998 Brain and tube corals of the Great Blue Hole in Belize, with trunkfish. A busy day at the Blue Hole Helicopter centered over the Great Blue Hole, Also a story and drawing by Jayson Forman "First trip to the Great Blue Hole (1986)" Classic aerial photo of the Great Blue Hole by Chris Allnatt Tropic Air flying over the Great Blue Hole The Legend of the Blue Hole Monster Aquatica Submarines ship outside the Great Blue Hole prior to their submarine expedition To The Bottom Of The Blue Hole, December 2018 Mural of The Great Blue Hole, at the Ramada Royal Reef Resort in Belize City, 1990 The Great Blue Hole Helicoptering by The Great Blue Hole Aerial of Great Blue Hole The Great Blue Hole aerial view, boat in center Gaze into the Great Blue Hole from space The Blue Hole from a helicopter tour Stalagtites in the Great Blue Hole Skydiving nekkid into the Great Blue Hole View over the Great Blue Hole, Fabulous aerial views of the Great Blue Hole The Blue Hole Air Ring Skydiving into the Great Blue Hole Blue Lotus Restaurant in San Pedro Blue Reef Island Resort, Ambergris Caye Blue Tang Two blue tang School of blue tang and other fish on the reef Blue tang feeding on seagrass Courtyard of the Blue Tang Inn Front of Blue Tang Inn from the beach, daytime and nighttime Stephanie Delagarza picking up boa on Blackbird Caye Sunrise in the Bladen Nature Reserve, Belize Wild boa on Blackbird Caye A very pissed off boa constrictor Head and tongue of a boa constrictor (wowla) Bart the Boa Beautiful specimen! Boa Constrictor taking a nap on the road in front of Black Orchid Resort! A boa constrictor makes lunch out of a huge iguana Boa constrictor eating a large dove Wild boa constrictor Boa constrictor, Seven-feet long Boa constrictor, eight and a half feet long, at Lamanai Outpost Lodge Boarding up the stores downtown before Tropical Storm Alex Cleaning up the boat Under-the-house boat repair... getting the boat under the house Beautiful paint job on the boat "Tortuga" by Daniel Cano "Scene on the coast of British Honduras," several folks and their boat alongside a pier, long ago Is this it? Sunken boat. Wish you were here? Small boat off Ambergris Caye Kickin' it in the boat, beautiful water... Fun on the boat, off we go! One should always apply suntan lotion to ones knees when driving this boat for many hours The view on the boat ride back home (to Caye Caulker) from San Pedro. A man and his boat Boat house on the lagoon Boats near the Spindrift Hotel, view of the beach from Estel's looking north Boat parade San Pedro Holiday Boat Parade 2017 2018 San Pedro Holiday Boat Parade Great weather on Ambergris Caye, boats along the shore San Pedro's Holiday Boat Parade, 2008 Boats with storm approaching Boats on the beach Boats anchored on the reef off San Pedro Cruising across the cayes in a boat, aerial view Boat-Billed Heron Boat-Billed Heron, New River Lagoon Boat-billed Heron (Cochlearius cochlearius) Boat-billed Heron building nest in Cockscomb Basin Young boat-billed heron Boat-billed Heron at Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary Boat Billed Heron in the Belama area Bobcat Bill and his mudslide George Boburg doing tricks with fire Boca Ciega Thatched casita at Bocawina Rainforest Resort Solo, a San Pedro body builder with major muscles, 1980's Bonefish Bonefish just caught off Ambergris Caye Bone fishing at Coco Beach Nighttime bonfire on Ambergris Caye Red-footed Boobies have... red feet Booby Bird and Chick at Half Moon Caye Baby Red Footed Booby bird The hand-cranked ferry across the river at Burrell Boom, 1940's and 1959 The Belize - Guatemala - Honduras border lines and the ports at Puerto Barrios Aerial view of the border between Belize and Guatemala (NASA), also some history about the drawing of this border Don Bosch and friend, mid 1980's The fangs of a botfly The botfly larvae Bottom Time Dive Shop in San Pedro, 1989 Old bottles with rounded bottoms, called torpedoes or bombs, 1800's. Also a story by Jayson Forman "Jewels from the Pacific, 1981" Boudoir shoot Beautiful red bougainvillea Bright red bougainvillea Barry Bowen, long ago... and a bit about the history of his family including Eric William Mansfield Bowen Barry Bowen's house at Gallon Jug, early 1980's Remembering Sir Barry Bowen The funeral of Barry Bowen Sir Barry Bowen statue at Municipal Airport, now known as the Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport Barry and Dixie Bowen, happy and smiling, 1990's A classic from 1988, Dustin Bowen begging Dave Childs to give him his keyboard back Zander Bowen after our fishing trip with his shark, mid 1980's Zander and Dustin Bowen, 1984ish Bowling in Paradise Bowling after a few beers at Fidos South Now this is my kind of bowling alley! Glen Bowden of Fido's and his Santa daughter Ray Bowers weds Rachael Bayon in Telluride Hon. Sandy Hunter with Junior Bowman and his daughter Therese Rath, 1966-67 A boy and dog A boy and his puppy Boy with canoe Boys playing along the shore, San Pedro Boys in School yard, Belize City 8 boys in a boat, Dangriga Those were the days. Maya boys at a watering hole, early 1990's Bradley's Bottling Works and Riverside Hall in Belize City, long ago and the location on Victoria Street 2021 Norman Bradley out in the swamp with a kiss-kiss looking for crabs Brahma Blue, artist conception Branch Mouth, where the Macal, the Mopan, and the Belize River come together Breadfruit Trees in Belize, How and when did the breadfruit and the ackee come to Belize? Breadnut tree, also called ramon Breakfast with Caye Coffee and Pan Dulce bakery goods San Pedro Town Council Staff on PINK FRIDAY for Breast Cancer Awareness Month New San Pedro Bridge, aerial view to the reef Early morning commute from and to Town and North, Ambergris Caye on the Sir Barry Bowen Bridge, aerial View towards the sea from the bridge on Ambergris Caye Oasis looking south from the bridge Cayes trip - British troops arriving home, 1970's The British versus the Maya British Honduras $1 bill, 1942 A tropical exhibit of British Honduras, located inside Horticulture Hall at the 1884 World Cotton Centennial in New Orleans The Royal Air-Force and Army base in Belize, we know it as Belize Airport Camp, in Ladyville long ago British troops 7 platoon C Company, Holfast upon arrival at Airport camp via VC10, 1977. Also Video: From Blighty to Belize, Christmas in Belize 1977 British troops doing helicopter exercise in Cayo, 1970's. Also RAF Puma Helicopter flying over the Fort George Hotel James Brodie & Co Ltd (Brodies) Store in Belize City, taken 1926-1931. Also Brodie's Gift Stamps James Brodie's and Regent Street in Belize City, early 1940's Bright coloured pitcairnia imbricata, a soft grasslike bromeliad Beautiful white epiphetic bromeliad, Androlepis skinneri Billbergia Saundersii, also known as ‘queen’s tears.’ Multi coloured bromeliad Synchonous blossoming of bromeliads in a swamp in Toledo Eduardo Brown casting his net to catch sardines for bait fish before we went fishing Eduardo Brown: Scuba diving in the late 1960's and early 1970's Claudio Trejo and Eduardo Brown, long ago Eduardo Brown Sr., 1986. Also a few other photos and his story by Angel Nunez Wilfred "Shubu" Brown, UDP stalwart and nationalist, having a wonderful time celebrating 10th September Tony Brown Inauguration of the BTL Station Bucket brigade pile after a fire in downtown San Pedro, 1999 Buddy, my Husband's Basenji, taken recently from our Sea Side Yard Jimmy Buffet and Capt. Gerald Leslie plane crash? Jimmy Buffett, and an amphibious plane, sometime in the 1980's Cool bug Blue and orange bug Man eating bug Stinking toe, Belizean Bukut Bukut. Carao. Stinking Toe. Cassia Grandis of the Fabaceae family Panades, anyone? Valentin caught this bull shark Bullshark at Hol Chan Bull shark in the mangroves Photos of Bullet Tree Falls One of the prettier seed pods I have seen. According to our caretaker "bullywood" seeds Denny the Bun Man's place at the Tewes property in San Telmo, 1980's Installing mooring buoy anchors at Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley Army guide and San Pedrano ‘Burlioz’ (he owned the 27’ Boat - Credtura) in front of Fido's, 1977 Snake guys. HUGE Burmese Python with some fellows from the Belize Defence Force... long ago.... Belize Bus Bus Stop in Belmopan, painting by Papo Great paint job on a bus! Nature painting! Busted Play The Three Mystery Butts on a deserted caye! Toasted buns! Long ago.... Our "Skipper" butterflies are really spectacular: Astraptes fulgerator. Also a video "The Butterfly Effect" Zebra Longwing (Heliconius charitonius) butterfly Red Cracker, a butterfly in the brushfoot family, Mountain Pine Ridge Costa-spotted Beautymark butterfly, Hidden Valley Inn Polydamas Swallowtail butterfly on Psitthacantus mistletoe Butterfly at Banyan Bay Butterfly at Shipstern Nature Reserve Blue Morpho butterfly caterpillar, third phase. (Morpho peleides) Caterpillars of the Giant Swallowtail butterfly Dot-bordered Heliconian butterfly Swallowtail Butterflies having a drink along a forest road in Chiquibul Butterfly up close and personal Butterfly and flowers Sleeping butterflies School children learning about butterflies Quilt of butterfly wings made in the shape of a butterfly Turquoise-spotted Navy Eighty-eight butterfly (Diaethria astala astala) Beautiful butterfly Butterfly release at a wedding Shiraz, a young "Owl" butterfly, also photo of their larva Butterfly, Papilio thoas Relaxing with butterflies Butterfly and bougainvilla Viewing Butterfly Falls in the Mountain Pine Ridge from the opposite side of the pool, at Hidden Valley Inn Butterfly Falls at Hidden Valley Inn Butterfly Falls - 360 degree panorama Butterfly Falls, Mountain Pine Ridge, Belize Viewing Butterfly Falls at Hidden Valley Inn Four-eyed butterflyfish Tree Buttress C Cabbage Patch doll head on a stick Ancient Maya and cacao Big pile of cacao pods Soon to be a cacao pod Cacao pods from tree to the mouth... eating the white gooey stuff surrounding the seeds... at Eladio Pop's Getting Married in the temples: Wedding at Cahal Pech Archway at Cahal Pech Uncovering Cahal Pech, and a newspaper article from the opening of the Cahal Pech Archaeological Reserve in 2002 Corbelled arch at Cahal Pech Ambergris Caye shaped cake! Complete with flag and Belikin bottle! Mrs. Libertad Cal along with other villagers of Yo Creek from Yucatec Maya descent What it looked like one Friday evening when looking off Calabash Caye Calabash gourds, drinking vessels known as jicara I love I love I love my Calendar Girls... Robert & Gabriella: Mr. February 2010 FOTHS Calendar Caliente North Caledonia Maya site, 1970's Cameras in a row Campaign posters from the past Mike Campbell and Marcel Cardona marching in protest against Amendment #9 in the March for Justice, last Saturday August 1, 2011 in Belize City. Mike Campbell of Xaman Ek with Tina, a Gold Crowned Conure Woody Canaday with Linda Badillo, 1983 Woody Canaday, Stormin' Norman Evanko, Larry Thorpe, Jim Wade and his wife Anna, Josie Harding, Dr. Bill, and Linda Cornelison. 1990 or so Double rainbow over Canary Cove Group with Canadian hats later given to children East canal near Rocky Road, Belize City, 1914 or 1905 Along the Burdon Canal, and the Camel Back Bridge, long ago Sweetwater Canal, Fragrant Memories, 1970's Illegal canals dug on Santander properties Cangrejo Shoals area, with Cayo Cangrejo in the distance Sign at Cannibal Cafe, and view of the restaurant from the beach, 1996 Snorkeling down to a cannon, 1980's. Also Cannonball tree at Belize Botanic Gardens A couple goes down with the ship: Leaky canoe An around the island canoe race on Caye Caulker, 2002-2003ish Painting by John Paul Saddleton, old fort in Orange Walk where Marcus Canul attacked in the 1800's Great canyon diving Maps showing the Four Capitals of Belize, St. George’s Caye, Belize City, Belmopan and Tipu Capri Hotel and Dance Hall in Corozal Town, 1970's and "Don Gaby," Mr. Gabriel Hoare Night view on the porch at Capricorn Resort, 1996 Capricorn Restaurant at night, beautiful lights... Chef Clarence Burdes of Capricorn Resort in 1997, in his kitchen at Capricorn Capricorn at night... Captain Loco's Pub, early 1980's The first car on Ambergris Caye, photo taken 1991 Inner space, diving the cenotes of Cara Blanca, Belize Cara Blanca Pools Aerial view, Cara Blanca Pools Crested Caracara The stars and full moon light over a temple at Caracol Archaeological Park Structure at Caracol before excavation, with trees and ground cover still over it Caracol and the road into Caracol, late 1970's. Also a few pictures from Caracol 1981 with Archeologist, Winnel Branche, Earl Green, Manuel Baki, David Magania, Anna Lizama and Raul Valencia Caracol, Gaby viewing stone Nighttime shot of the fire ceremony at Caracol for the winter solstice Caracol ruins at night Caracol panorama Caracol from the air Caracol Caana terrace - 360 degree panorama Caracol A Plaza - 360 degree panorama Panoramic view from the top of Caracol Care Bears prepare to take on the town Brochure for Caribbean Acres, a package of promo materials on a British Honduras land deal in Cayo, 1960 Advertising brochure for Caribbean Acres, part of a package of promotional materials on a British Honduras land deal in Cayo, 1960, II Caribbean Restaurant in Belize City, Surf and turf to die for, 1970's The Caribbean Queen boat. Also a drawing of it The Caribbean Queen, a freight boat, loading up at the municipal pier in San Pedro, Blake House in the background, 1980's & early 1990's The Caribbean Queen, owned by John Eiley Caribbean Villas, situated on the beach on Ambergris Caye Beach panoramas at Caribbean Villas Boat at sunrise, Caribbean Villas One of the villas at Caribbean Villas View at Caribe Island Resort The Men & Women behind the founding of the Caribeña Producers Cooperative Society Limited San Pedro Fishing Cooperative, known as Caribena Producers, Cooperative Society Limited, 1960's. Also a drawing of it The 22 foot boat for the fishing cooperative being built in San Pedro, 1976 Alma Caribeña Performance at Costa Maya Festival 2019 Richie Woods, Mervino (Mervin Key), and Spanish (Jose Pacifico) at Cariblandia, also Spanish's old house in 2005 Cleaning fish at sunrise, painting by Chuy Carillo Beautiful painting of a full moon on the beach, sailboat, homes on stilts and pier.... by Chuy Carillo House on the beach, reminds me of the good old days... Painting by Chuy Carillo< Boats on the water, from shore... painting by Chuy Carillo Juan Carlos cooling down on what turned out to be a hot day! Carlstrom House on Ambergris Caye, available for vacation rental from Caye Management Carnaval 2007, love that paint Beautiful ladies getting ready for Carnaval, 2012 Bunch of silly carnaval celebrators, long ago! September in Belize: awesome Carnaval constumes Carnaval Mid 60’s, Las Estundiantinas: Pilar Cardenez, Ligia Gomez, Micaela Ayuso, Isabel Nuñez, Emerita Aguilar, Concepcion Dawson, Wilema Ancona, Nellie Gomez, Neria Arceo, Maria Elena Aguilar Carnaval Mid 60’s, Las Inditas: Conzuelo Gomez, Carmela Valdez, Neidy Alamilla, Flora Graniel, Julia Salazar, Evelia Rivero, Elena Graniel, Edna Gomez, Marcia Dawson, Adi Castillo. Carnaval, 1980's: with Christopher Prevett, Mercie Trejo, Barton J Rice, Lisa Marie Forman and Nando Trejo. Also a drawing by Jayson Forman Carnaval long ago... Beto Loco, Jaime Rosado, Peps, Rayo, Wilito, Chalie Cardenez, Cesario Rivero and Teje Maneje Rosado Carnaval girls Man watching Carnival Road from his window, Belize City March 2007 Carnaval is awesome, the kids just LOVE IT!!!!! Carnival Road March 2015! Includes NICH video "Belize Cultural Celebrations Series: Belizeans participating at the UWI Cavehill carnival in Barbados, April 2018 Brin Iman with an amazing costume for Belize Carnival, Sept. 2015 Hitting the road, Flavors of Belize float, Carnival 2014 Two young ladies enjoying refreshment at Carnival Mas Camps Carnival 1986 - 1st Place Winner with my Barrier Reef Costume Lingering images of Carnaval Mas Camp, Carnival, a group with awesome spiky headdresses Carolyn Carr of incredible paint skills and Banana Bank Lodge. Also a ten minute video about Banana Bank Jungle Lodge and their horseback riding Barothy’s Caribbean Lodge Ltd., early 1960's. Later Keller Caribbean Sports and Belize River Lodge Ltd. Sunrise at Carrie Bow Caye, home of the Smithsonian Institution's Marine Research Laboratory in Belize A unique aerial view of Carrie Bow, South Water Caye and Tobacco Caye Coral reef off Carrie Bow Caye Beautiful Carrie Bow Caye during a strong windstorm Carrie Bow Caye, site of the Smithsonian Institution's Marine Research station. 1990 A perplexing Sunday morning- Cuban carrier pigeon arrives Mayero Gabriel Carrillo around the 1980's in the village of Douglas (Orange Walk) Cars On Road To Hattieville, 1961 US President Jimmy Carter at Conchita's Little Store in San Pedro, 1996 US President James "Jimmy" Earl Carter Jr. visited Ambergris Caye, 1996. Also a photo of President James Carter meeting with Hon. George Price and Hon. Said Musa Aerial view to the sea of Casa Caribe Resort, now Costa Maya, 1998 View from the roof top of Casa Coral Bruce Collins, Julian Rivero, Norman Eiley, Marty Casado, in front of Casa de Cafe in 1996 Casa Miradores Casa Pan Dulce Bakery is the largest bakery in San Pedro Dining room (and many other views) at Casa Rana Villa, northern Ambergris Caye Casa Tortuga, aka "The Palace" Beautiful pool fountain at Casa Tortuga Looking toward the sea from the veranda at Casa Tortuga, south Ambergris Caye Lobster dinner at Casa Tortuga, Ramon Nunez Jr, Josie Nunez, Becky Casado, Mary Gonzalez, Robin Acosta, Michelle Nunez, and Savannah Nunez Huge chessboard at Casa Tortuga, southern Ambergris Caye Italian fountain at Casa Tortuga, looking towards the sea Becky Casado serving as tiger bait for Junior the Jaguar at the Belize Zoo Mark and Miles Casado, along with Mira Gottlieb, try on weird tree seed pods found at Chaa Creek Becky Casado sipping a drink at Rojo Lounge, 2007 Myah McNeill, Becky Casado, and Katie Valk hiking way up north on Ambergris Caye, 2007 Becky Casado the explorer on the trails near Hidden Valley Inn, 2007 Marty Casado with children in San Marcos village, pumping up a football immediately after Hurricane Iris in 2001 Julian Rivero and Marty Casado chatting at the Casa de Cafe, and they are with Bruce Collins in a second photo, 1996 Becky Casado along Front Street on Caye Caulker, 2002 Casado family and friends in the Ramon's pool, about 2002 Self portrait while driving a golf cart, Marty Casado Marty Casado with Spanish's (Jose Pacifico) spider monkey, 1998 Marty Casado holding a spider monkey at Spanish's house, 2007. Not a happy story. Also a story by Jayson Forman "Island Animals - 1980" Marty Casado sits on a driftwood stump during a walk along the beach of north Ambergris Caye, 2007 Miles Casado romping in Belize Peter Singfield and Johnathan Chase Singfield working on cascabel, snake bone medicine, early 2017 Cashew fruit Pretty pretty cashew fruits on Back Street in San Pedro Cashews!! Have you tried the fruit? Which is your favorite? Fruit or Nuts? Casino Belize opened last week at the Belize Yacht Club Do you know we have a CASINO on the island?! Yes, right at Captain Morgan and yes, IT IS FUN!!! Making Cassava Bread Garifuna women processing cassava to make bread Garifuna women making cassava bread, painting by Isiah Nicholas, plus photo from long ago with photos and a description of the process of making the bread Castaways Travel, a nude vacation at Journey's End! Caste War, Independent Maya State: 1850 - 1901 Walter Castillo with one of his paintings Walter Castillo in front of one of his paintings, 1980's My mother-in-law Elba Castillo (in blue dress) at the market at the old Court House Wharf in Belize City, long ago Wayne and Jo Castleberry, long ago Wayne and Jo Castleberry's House (still standing) by the airstrip in San Pedro, early 1980's Jo Castleberry, Marge, Janette Anderson, Barbara Wilkenson, Niesje Province, and Dulce Wolfe Fields... wearing red antlers! Long ago... Ms. Gail's cat eating a big lizard Fernando hunting cats to bring them in for spay/neuter in San Mateo in San Pedro Chispa the cat curls up with phonebook Cat O Nine Tail Whips used in colonial days, exhibition at the Belize Museum Cat-eyed Snake trying to swallow a Gulf Toad Category 7, 2002: Carl Swindt, Tony Buono, Charles Worthington, Tim Budd, Dale Wallace, Ebbe Weile, James Storey, Eric Burnette Catamaran sailing way up north off Ambergris Caye with El Gato Belizean Blue: Catamaran off Ambergris Caye Snorkeling from the catamaran Cruising in a catamaran way up on the north end of Ambergris Caye Instar larvae of the saddleback caterpillar, Acharia stimulea Saddleback caterpillar, Acharia stimulea. Don't touch, they hurt! Pseudosphinx Tetrio caterpillar, frangapani hawkmoth Xylophanes chiron caterpillar, a moth of the family Sphingidae Automeris moth caterpillar Caterpillars from the Silkmoth Arsenura armida Puss caterpillar, flannel moth larva (Megalopygidae) Green Caterpillar (Limacodidae) White flannel moth caterpillar, quite large and furry Caterpillar of the Magnificent Swallowtail, big head! Shag Carpet Caterpillar (Prothysana felderi) Oleander caterpillars ... they turn into these beautiful moths which look kinda like wasps Caterpillar of the Io moth (Automeris io) or "fever worm" Flannel Moth Caterpillar or Megalopygidae Caterpillar in the jungle Traffic jam of caterpillars Caterpillar headshot Snake caterpillar Lots of caterpillars Catholic church in downtown San Pedro, with a video about it's history Painting on the wall in the Catholic Church downtown Easter procession at the Roman Catholic Church of Ambergris Caye, also some history and lots of other photos of the church including when it was under construction, and the original church Catholic church in downtown San Pedro, long ago. Also a drawing of it First established Roman Catholic Church and School in Cayo, 1908 Cattle crossing at Banana Bank Lodge Cave discovery: Charcoaled fire pit with small figure Climbing over a waterfall in the caves Aerial view of entrance to a cave Facing into a beautiful pool inside a cave in Western Belize Cave Bridal Photoshoot Caves Branch River Beautiful river in the jungle near Caves Branch This is an aerial view of what surrounds the Caves Branch River Marty Casado pondering the river from a tree top villa at Caves Branch, 2007 Caves Branch botanical team with the Valley of Peace Garden Club after finishing planting their yard Caves Branch Overnight Cave Expedition, camping out in the caves, getting the fire going... View from above one of the waterfalls on Ian Anderson’s Cave Branch Waterfall Cave Expedition Caves Branch's Ian Anderson vs Grasshopper in an epic battle...who do you think will be left standing? Lost world at the Ian Anderson's Caves Branch Jungle Lodge... How many of you have had a view like this? Lost World caving tour View downriver from Ian Anderson's Caves Branch Cave tubing with Ian Anderson's Cave Branch View down from TreeTop Villas at Ian Anderson's Caves Branch River Cave from an Astrum Helicopter Underground waterfall and pool, River Cave at Caves Branch Caves and sinkholes of the Chiquibul Cave System Climbing in the caves Cave tubing Cave Tubing in Belize Big cave tubing group crossing the river in a tractor Caving & Spelunking the Ancient Caves of Belize Caye Bokel hide-a-way Caye Casa View from Caye Casa Sailboat near the cut on Caye Caulker Swimming at the cut on Caye Caulker Bicycling down the street on Caye Caulker The lee side of Caye Caulker View to the east from Caye Caulker, "GO SLOW" on a wooden wheelbarrow... Beachfront Caye Caulker Photos of old Caye Caulker, 1980's. Rainbow Hotel, Oceanside nightclub, Middle Street by Caye Caulker bakery, aerial, and more! Also a drawing and story by Jayson Forman on "Time traveling to an earlier version of Caye Caulker Village, 1987" Caye Caulker, LOTS of old photos (1950's - 1980's) and Original Settler Families (not on this website but one heck of a collection!) Beautiful sunrise over Caye Caulker Maps of Caye Caulker drawn by Philip 'Karate' Lewis, 1987, 1988 1978, Front Bridge Caye Caulker Group of children on the steps of Caye Caulker R. C. School back in the 1980's Beautiful aerial image of Caye Caulker in Belize as the sun rises over the entire island Aerial view of Caye Caulker with the Split in the foreground Aerial view of Caye Caulker and the split, 1989, view from the northwest Aerial view of Caye Caulker, 1977 Aerial view of Caye Caulker in the area of the cut looking north Bird's eye view of Caye Caulker Lots of folks on the pier on Caye Caulker, good morning! Caye Caulker in 1965, map of island listing owners, stores, common areas, plots of land showing where folks live the Split Bar, Caye Caulker Life at the Split, Caye Caulker The Split on Caye Caulker, 1970's, and a history of the Split The split on Caye Caulker in the 70's. i use to walk cross de!! History of the Split Quiet beach on Caye Caulker Caye Caulker 1977, height of tourist season, two tourists on street! Aerial view of the boat "Amazing Grace" of Liberty Tours off the eastern shore of Caye Caulker Caye Caulker girls, 1983... Martita Aguallo, Myself, Tina, Rosanna, Sharon Meighan, Myrria Phillips and Dawn McKay (RIP) Aerial view of Caye Caulker Beautiful sunset on Caye Caulker Map of The Estuary at Caye Caulker Three views of Caye Caulker from the air Our lovely colourful paraders, group photo with beautiful costumes... Caye Caulker Independence Day parade 2015 Amaiyah Cutkelvin, a young lady at the Caye Caulker children's bicycle parade for independence, September 2017 "Happy Birthday Belize!" Colourful cart in Caye Caulker Independence Day Parade, 2012 Caye Caulker waterfront Walking the beach on Caye Caulker Barbecue beachside on Caye Caulker Aerial view of Caye Caulker, from the cut looking south The Split on Caye Caulker Sunset at the "Split" in Caye Caulker Caye Caulker: Evening transactions take place at the local mom and pop store... Caye Caulker panorama Aerial of the cut at Caye Caulker 2012 Caye Caulker Lobster Fest starts today! Caye Caulker by the cut, looking very quiet... the day after the Lobster Fest crowd left Caye Caulker air terminal Caye Caulker RC School teachers house in earlier half of 1960´s Aerial approach to the Caye Caulker runway Front Street on Caye Caulker long ago, including Hotel Mira Mar Would You Be Upset In Belize? Front Street, Caye Caulker Island girls of Caye Caulker around 1975 maybe? Building Art, Caye Caulker Relaxing on Caye Caulker The split on Caye Caulker Caye Caulker Split, 2003 Swimming at The Split on Caye Caulker The Split at Caye Caulker, Belize - December 2011 Swimming at the cut on Caye Caulker Swim at your own risk! Caye Caulker Caye Caulker Cut at Sunset, Chris Aycock, Kung and Dave Childs returning from a great day of golf at Key Chapel! Group of people enjoying a beautiful sunset on The Split on Caye Caulker Main Street Caye Caulker, 1979, next to the Community Center Aerial view of Caye Chapel Caye Chapel Resort and pier, 1980's Chip Peterson of Belize Diving Services under Caye Chapel underwater cave The entrance to Caye Chapel underwater cave Caye Chapel Cave, Winter Wonderland - Chip Peterson and Marty O'Farrell, information on the underwater caves under Caye Caulker and Caye Chapel Sunrise at Caye Villas Garifuna Living Legend Pen Cayetano Pen Cayetano, Belizean Artist Extraordinaire Pen Cayetano on his farm 2012 Belikin Calendar Outtakes - Mali Cayetano "A comparsa, Los Torreros for Carnaval", 1960's A view of the river at El Cayo, 1918 View on Front Street in Cayo, 1958 Old El Cayo Savannah on the banks of the Macal River, long ago One of the oldest houses in Cayo, once the District Commissioner's Quarters A bank along the Belize River in Cayo, 1920's, and a little history of the river. Also the names of old settlements along the Belize River Mule convoys transporting cargo from the river boat wharf in San Ignacio to Benque Viejo and as far as Flores, Peten Guatemala, 1915 Mules feeding and watering at the El Cayo savannah in the 1930's Boat wharf at El Cayo Landing, mules loaded with cargo, El Cayo savannah on the Macal River, 1904 Using kerosene lights for street lights in Cayo, 1930's British Honduras, Cayo landing ground. The "Stinson" is the aircraft regularly employed between landing grounds in British Honduras, late 1930's Catholic Mission: Church, Priest's House, School, Sister's Home, Old El Cayo long ago A panoramic view of old El Cayo from across the river, long ago Construction of Columbus Park by the San Ignacio Police Station in 1961. Also District Commissioner office & Police Station, Cayo 1951 and the Police Station today Aerial views of Cayo Frances Farm & Fly on Ambergris Caye Aerial view, flyfishing in the new Skanu at Cayo Frances Farm & Fly Jeff Spiegel discovering the magic of Spotify at the Cayo Frances Farm & Fly nightly campfire on the west side of Ambergris Caye. Amazing stars... Enjoying the view on a paddleboard at Cayo Frances Farm and Fly Aerial views of Cayo Frances Farm and Fly on Ambergris Caye Catching a bonefish on a paddleboard at Cayo Frances Farm and Fly on Ambergris Caye Painting inspired by Cayo Saturday market! By Walter Castillo The Cayo Bridge while under construction Casa Manana at Cayo Espanto Aerial view of Cayo Espanto Island Resort Elevated view of one of the cabanas at Cayo Espanto Beautiful stars in the night sky at Cayo Espanto in San Pedro Night-time sky above Cayo Espanto, beautiful colours Heavenly Caribbean sunset at Cayo Espanto Lovers at Cayo Espanto Beautiful Sunrise at Cayo Espanto Glass-floor hotel room on private island (Cayo Espanto) in Belize: Watch fish and ‘facetime your houseman’! Girls relaxing at Cayo Espanto! Aerial view of Cayo Espanto Cayo Espanto, view of private pier and to the west of the island The tour guides of the Cayo Tour Guide Association at Crooked Tree Tiny caye in the vastness of the barrier reef Cedar Waxwings Ceiba Tree at Sunset Among tall Ceiba trees at Caracol The sacred ceiba tree of life located at Yo-Creek Village 8 men stand in front of this Ceiba Tree. It would have taken a little over 20 men to form a full circle around this magnificent Ceiba or kapok tree, 1926. Also information on slavery in Belize. Cemetery on Caye Caulker The graveyard back by the airstrip on Caye Caulker, March 1995 Cemetery on Caye Caulker, downtown by Tropical Paradise, 1995 The cemetery in San Pedro 2005 Seaside graves in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, 1980 San Pedro Cemetery, 1980's Cool view looking over the San Pedro cemetery out to the sea from Polo's Golf Cart Rentals San Pedro Cemetery, May 1993 Cenote between Shipstern and Sarteneja Filming at Cenote in Tulum Maya hand carved cenote in the area of the Santa Cruz ruins Scuba diving into a cenote The Central Bank of Belize and The Museum of Belize (in front; formerly the old Belize Prison) Central Drum Corp - 2006 September Parade: Xtreme Madness Central town project, early 2006, several views Central Park project, they are laying cobblestones now Central Park in San Pedro, from up high, perhaps from the top of the Sands Hotel, 1980's Central Park area in San Pedro, 1970's Central Park and the Police Station in San Pedro, late 1970's or so, the tower and school on the beach in the 1940's or 1950's, and a drawing by Jayson Forman of the park in the 1980's Cooking in Central Park, San Pedro JD Schultz in San Pedro's Central Park, 1974 Central Park area and view of the reef looking out from about the Blake House long ago Central Park, school and old bell tower, long ago Cerro Maya (Maya Hill) structure 5C-2nd, was built circa 50 BC. Aerial view of Cerros First Temple at Cerros, video on Cerros Aerial of the Cerros area Certification day at 60ft Treetop jacuzzi suite at The Lodge at Chaa Creek Mick and Lucy Fleming, early days at Chaa Creek The Lodge at Chaa Creek Walking paths on the grounds of The Lodge at Chaa Creek Chaa Creek Ecokids: the new generation of superheroes! Chaa Creek Chultun Views of Chabil Mar in Placencia Chachalaca family on a cold, gray day Chachalacas (Ortalis vetula) seeking cover in the rain Chal Tun Ha Mountain Lodge, by Lake Peten Itza, Flores, Peten Chalo, The Fruit Man Charikanari Charlie and Reds, 1976 David Childs surrounded by Santa's David Childs and Rogie preparing a grouper for BBQ, 1980's Chalillo Dam in Cayo Putting the boat in just above the Chalillo Dam Chalillo Dam and it's immediate drainage The Chalillo Dam in the Mountain Pine Ridge, as well as the Belize Western Border and Caracol Ruins Chamalkin, fuzzy caterpillar Chan Chich Lodge buildings going up. Early 1980's. Also a walking tour video from 2022 Cindy and Renita, owners of Changes In Latitudes with Walter and Rick Changes in Latitudes at dusk Belizean Chateau, San Pedro style Chateau Relaxeau, small building with a pier in the mangroves Chavannes Bottling Works in Belize City, the makers of the famous Chavannes lemonade, 1930's Belize: Nature rules! painting by Justin Chen Chess on the beach BIG chessboard on the beach at Casa Tortuga The Belize National Youth Chess Foundation held a chess training workshop at the Institute of Mexico in Belize (IMB) of the Embassy of Mexico Chi Chi & Tati's home, 1980's When the Chicago Cubs stole the hearts of Belizeans! Belizean children hold Chicago Cubs posters in welcoming their star player, the legendary Gary Mathews in 1985 Las Chicas Calientes, Maya Papovic, Colette Kase, and Mary Gonzalez Preparing chicharon Two brothers catching a meal (chicken), Punta Gorda Town 20 years ago The Chicken Drop, at the Pier Lounge in the Spindrift Hotel Several photos of the World Famous Chicken Drop, including a brief video and a story "Blow it up a chicken’s butt! Excuse me? (Early 1990’s)" Miss Costa Maya 2007 does the honors at the 20th Anniversary of the World Famous Chicken Drop Chicken Bus Kneading Sapodilla Chicle gum into blocks, around 1936, and a bit on the history of the chicle industry in Belize. Also a 6 minute video by Channel 5 on the chicleros Hauling chicle blocks downriver early 1900's Transporting chicle by boat, men with barge-loads of chicle in Belize harbor. 1919 in Belize City Blocks of chicle gum ready for export: The Chiclero that extracted the chewing gum that the world chewed with much gusto, short oral histories of Chicleros from Corozal, and a bit on the history of the chicle industry in Belize Cayo Boat on the river, early 1900's: The Chicle Industry of Belize Cooking the sapodilla resin to make chicle latex, around 1936 Chico in an amazing costume in a monkey cage... Halloween at Holiday Hotel, about 1994 The Smile of a Child Two kids and their dog, on the beach long ago in San Pedro.... Bashful children, in front of Curl Gordon's wood shop in Belize City Children in cultural costumes, Xaibe Business Cultural Expo 2017 Children carrying water in front of a thatch home, San Pedro 1910, also a bit about water wells in San Pedro 50 years ago Group of children wanting to jump into the sea! Group of Youth from the Children's Advisory Body (CAB) Board 3rd Annual presentation, December 2018 Group of children smiling in their school uniforms in San Pedro Four children at play, long ago... Children on their way to school Five children pose on a boat, long ago. Junie & Brittany, Belize City Open day at San Pedro RC School. The standard six class dressed in the traditional Mayan outfits Crazy Day at San Pedro Pre-School Young folks on the way to school in San Pedro Kids changing the specials board Caye Caulker Kids Kiddo playing on the beach Young man floating his truck Four young girls getting ready for a special occasion, 1980's. Monica Prevett, Marlen Paz, Viannie Perez, Dilcia Trejo Kids at play, supposed to be posing! Young man by a fence Embassy of Mexico rewards Belizean children Little girls playing on the beach, also a bit on entertaining ourselves as children in Belize Little girl sweeping Up Little girl on the bottom of a fruit vendors cart in San Pedro, super cute Young girls in San Pedro parade long ago... Kids having fun, the ocean, sunset and the tropical colours of the benches capture the beauty of the Caye Kids play in front of the Ambergris Lodge 1980's Maya kids hanging out Little girl playing under the dock at Amigo's Del Mar in San Pedro on Christmas Eve, 2007 Six cute children dressed for Christmas in San Pedro Children on the way to school Children taking a break on the way home from school Children from the Holy Cross school with a book from Wyoming Li'l fellow in his buggy, with the Belizean flag flying in the wind Children wearing ethnic costumes Talented children in San Pedro, building Mayan ruins from sand on the beach Children, special day of ethnic dress and food Group of children in San Pedro, long long ago Children at St. Peter's School Dining Out Children selling "coconut fudge" on the beach on Caye Caulker School kids playing on the beach Kids playing on the beach Children on their bicycles Child on bicycle on the way back from the store on Caye Caulker Window children Lynda and kids Let me outta this tie! Children's graduation. The newest addition to the Rojo Lounge Staff ... His name is "Shrimps" a 1.5 lb Chihuahua Chinese junk in front of Ruby's Hotel, December 25, 1980 Chino goes home The Chiquibul Forest: Protecting this Jewel is our Responsibility A view inside the Chiquibul Cave System Misty clouds over the Chiquibul Forest The great Chiquibul forest from the Mountain Pine Ridge A low-lying misty river bank deep in the Chiquibul forest Cave in the Chiquibul Caverns with intact pots Canoeing in the Chiquibul Tractor stuck in deep mud in the Chiquibul Peering into Our beloved Chiquibul from the Mountain Pine Ridge, low clouds Kayaking the Chiquibul River as it flows under the Natural Arch The view from beneath the Puente Natural (Natural Arch), deep within the Chiquibul Forest Ho'k'eb' Ha' Cave Mountain in Blue Creek Toledo, also called the Natural Arch The Natural Arch in the Chiquibul Chiquibul: Paradise of Unparalleled Beauty Chispa Coqueta Magdalena ready to parade in national costume on Independence Day, 2008 Chispa Coqueta Magdalena after the parade on Independence Day, 2008 Maya Drink - Choco Sakan Chocolate hanging out & relaxing on Caye Caulker Lionel "Chocolate" Heredia and his wife Annie in February, 2013 The boat Soledad, captained by Lionel Heredia aka Chocolate, docked at the Caye Caulker Water Taxi Terminal in Belize City Lionel "Chocolate" Heredia relaxing on the porch a few years ago, and running a boat in the 80's Chocolate Festival of Belize, May 23 - 28, 2013 Juan Cho and his wife handmaking chocolate in San Felipe Village Raw Chocolate - the cocoa plant with pod Daniel, Andrea and Elena Choc, enjoying a Sunday afternoon View to Cholo's, May 1993 Cholo's basketball team, mid 80's Cholo's basketball team, early 1980's Looking past Front Street beside Lily's and on towards Cholo's to the sea, 1993. Also a drawing of Cholo's and a few other photos of Cholos over the years Christmas tree and Santa in Central Park, Downtown San Pedro Christmas tree in the sea at Portofino Beach Resort The 2021 Christmas Tree in Central Park in San Pedro, resembling a sea shell Walking in downtown Belize City, lit up for Christmas Christmas tree and Manger scene in Central Park, San Pedro 2018 Aerial view of downtown Belize City at night during the Christmas season, 2018 Beautiful sky and the Christmas Tree at San Pedro’s Central Park, 2019. Also stories about Christmas in Belize, back in the day San Pedro Drug Store dressed up for Christmas, also Jaguar's Night Club's new paint job, December 2021 Merry Christmas from Casa Throw & Go in San Pedro Gorgeous Christmas decorations at the home of Ms. Dawn Joseph and Mr. Dion Green on Caye Caulker Corozal Town Christmas Tree, 2019 Christmas tree on the beach Christmas Colors in San Pedro Christmas Lights in San Pedro Christmas in Belize, Santa hats in the pool! Children during Christmas performance in San Pedro, 1990-ish... The Sea Grape Drive Roundabout got a touch of Christmas this year (2015) Lighting of Christmas Tree at Central Park, 2013 A Christmas tree that takes us back to Ambergris Caye's roots Yes, we like Christmas! Tamara Sniffin, Jeremiah Sniffin, Yvonne Temsik and Tara Temsik on Ambergris Caye The School Christmas Carol competition is a great hit at the Central Park Block party in San Pedro Spreading the Christmas spirit in San Pedro, ScotiaBank toy drive benefits San Mateo Spreading the Christmas spirit in San Pedro, Krista and friends present 420 gifts to students at Holy Cross Woody and Helen of Corona del Mar celebrating Christmas on the beach, 1995 Easy on the trigger guys, all is calm tonight Christmas Lighted Boat Parade, 2007 2016 Holiday Lighted Boat Parade Home in San Pedro beautifully adorned with Christmas lights, 2010 Back in the Day '70-71, When we used Onion Sacks as our Christmas Stockings Best overall boat winner to Coastal Express, annual Christmas Lights Boat Parade Christmas lights in San Pedro, 2009 2015 San Pedro Christmas Boat Parade is TONIGHT! Season's Greetings from the Belize Tourism Board, Lighted boat parade Scuba diving Santas Santa with his sleigh pulled by dolphins San Pedro Town Council float in the 2016 Love FM Christmas Parade in San Pedro 2018 LoveFM Christmas Parade, SPTC presented the Nativity Scene Santa stuck in traffic in San Pedro Scuba Diving Santa! Santa Claus hanging out in downtown San Pedro at night in December, 2013 Santa got stuck in Belize, kicking back with a Belikin Jewels the crocodile wants to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Downtown Christmas Tree and Central Park in San Pedro, 2021 Christmas tree and coconut palm tree, side by side on the beach Rainbows, toucan, and Santa! Season Greetings from Corozal! Christmas & Jankunu Celebration, painting by Pen Cayetano Christmas tree and coconut palm tree, side by side on the beach Rainbows, toucan, and Santa! Season Greetings from Corozal! Christmas tree in San Ignacio made entirely of empty rum bottles Sand Christmas Tree Coconut with a Santa hat, drink, and a view to the sea! Christmas tree with conch shells for decoration, at Tranquility Bay Amazing Christmas lights at the home of both Cuello's and Old Master's Rum in Orange Walk, December 2013 Santa Claus and his reindeer pass through the full moon and over the island. Painting by Melody Wolfe Scenes from San Pedro Town, Christmas 2008 Christmas card from Colette and Maya with the sentiments of the season.... Christmas is over, Alex, Jovan, and Trey head to the beach to relax. As usual.... My Christmas Wish To YOU Christmas tree worm Christmas Tree Worm Downtown San Pedro, Christmas 2005 The stage is ready for the Christmas shows in San Pedro's Central Park, 2008 Front Street San Pedro Christmas 2007 Practicing for the Christmas show in downtown San Pedro Merry Christmas 2007 from Belize!!!! Merry Christmas 2010 from Belize Christmas Eve 2006 Christmas scenes from San Pedro Christmas card by Island Dog, Mike Gvara San Pedro getting ready for Christmas 2007 School of Chromis cyanea fish and coral Chuck n' Robbie's dock to to Gonzalez's dock, 6pm, Pan American Day 2006 Caving at Chukka Jaguar Paw Outpost NO LEFT TURN: Church Street and West Street in Belize City, British Honduras, 1969 Church parade at St. John's Cathedral when it had the inner fence, British Honduras, 1917 Cicada emerging from its exoskeleton Very colourful cicada Clamshell chairs at the end of the pier, view out to the sea, gorgeous The Clarion Newspaper Office in Belize City, long ago Sunday morning washing at Clarissa Falls Beautiful Clarissa Falls on the Mopan river, San Jose Succotz Classroom in San Carlos Caye Coffee Paul Claus does his Ernest goes to Belize impression at Sunday Jam Trish Carters boat The Clemintime with captain Freddie Waight in the left photo SCA students conduct beach clean-up in northern Ambergris Caye My dear parrot Cleo snorkeling on her catamaran Cleo (African grey) reads the San Pedro Sun Cleo loves Belize! Clerodendrum, or bleeding heart The Cloisters Clouds and Reflection, still water Amazing clouds, stormy day in Hopkins Village Beautiful clouds. Morning view from San Pedro, Ambergris Caye The oceans of the sky await you. Wave after wave, clouds slowly drifting. Driving the coastal highway Coastal Xpress Sunrise with Coastal Xpress Coastal Xpress Rainbow Run Belize Coat of Arms, from Honduras Almanack 1829. Also a link to the entire Almanack Coatimundis Cock spur, medicinal uses Gabby "Fast Feathers" Gowan's, shows off his Talons. He is a very talon-ented cockatoo. Robert Vogues putting Gabriella the cockatoo on the head of Louke van Noord How many know the story of this plane wreck in the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary? Dr Alan Rabinowitz The landscape of the Cockscomb Basin by moonlight, looks "frozen" Jungle in Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary & Jaguar Preserve Two young woman hiking jungle trail on Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary Home away from home, Cockscomb edition: Soaking wet campsite in the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary The Kaway Swamp in the Cockscomb Basin Moonrise over pine trees at Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary Trail in the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary & Jaguar Preserve Waterfall on the Tiger Ferns Trail at Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary View out across the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary Beautiful waterfall in the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary The ancient weathered backbone of the Cockscomb Ridge looking east toward Victoria Peak and the rising sun Coco Beach Coco Beach Resort at night The Tube at Coco Beach Coco Beach Resort Hammock view from Coco Caye Villa CocoNet & Paradise Found, one of my favorite hangouts February sunrise from Sunrise Suite, Coconuts Resort, San Pedro The coconut bud has split to reveal flowers... Coconut Worm and an exotic meal - for some! Epic mobile... Coconut cart on Caye Caulker Coconut trees line up along Boca del Rio Drive Coconut with two sprouts... Twins! Belize boat from about 1900, used for transporting coconuts, and a bit about the coconut industry in Belize It's hot out! Perfect time for an ice cold coconut at the coconut stand! Picking a coconut, north Ambergris, 2005 Coconut on the beach at sunrise Coconut Leo hanging upside down on a coconut tree by moonlight, Coconut gymnastics... Coconut Leo ponders the world from on high Coconut Leo giving me his best model poses Coconut Leo offering some fresh and tasty coconut water to the kids, at Caribbean Villas Hotel Chasing coconuts Ziggy Smith is a Coconut Ninja! At Ella's Cool Spot in Hopkins Village Coco plum Coco plums The Dresden Codex Maya codex (plural codices) Maya Codex (Codices), only 4 survive today Granny Eladia from San Antonio Toledo toasting cocoa coffee beans Cohune nuts Garifuna women bagging cohune nuts into hundreds of Krucus sacks near the Stann Creek Valley railroad, 1910. Also information about TOPCO (Tropical Oil Products Co.) Cohune nuts NCLT "coin" depicting the Moorish Idol Reef fish with the date 1980 below Old British coin featuring King Edward VII, used in British Honduras Cojoba graciliflora: A very fancy way of spreading your seeds, on a red spiral Jake and Cole catch the lobsters, staying at Coral Bay Villas Edison Seferino Claudino Stanislaus Coleman, a Radio Belize legend YaYa Marin Coleman’s protest of “piss house” Awesome collage on Belize "Iguana Jack" John Westerhold and Victoria Collins, 1990's Group Portrait of Belize’s Colonial Establishment, 1822 "Comedias", entertainment in San Pedro long ago The Neowise Comet streaks toward a thunderstorm as seen from the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary Daughter of Jorge the cab driver on her way to her first communion A Comparsa Group Concert on the beach Fisherman in his boat with his conch catch, also a story with drawings, "Conch Season, 1985" Conch eyes Super-hero mascot Captain Conch (Hamerlin Flores) Warning: Trained Attack Conch in San Pedro, 2005 Conch pearls Lone conch shell on the beach Local Artist’s work: Conch Shell carvings Long trail of a conch on the bottom of the sea. Also a photo of a conch burrowedd into the reef Huge horse conch shell A house built of conch shells on one of the small southern cayes Conch shell BBQ Conch, with eyes peeking out, plus another closeup view of a conch on the sea bottom Gorgeous conch shell, also five types of conch found in the Caribbean: Mexico Fighting Conch, Florida Fighting Conch, Indian Fighting Conch, Milk Conch, and the Caribbean Queen Conch Conch processing: Standardized conch meat weights, terms and definitions Conch fishermen at work Conch fisherman at work, photo from above Conch shell Cute conch peeking out of its shell Overfishing of conch Conch shell Conch fisherman in his boat Attack conch Marshall Bowling and Jody Risser, conch harvest, 1973 Queen Conch Surveying the Queen Conch Queen conch in a seagrass bed Conch revealed Conch face Caribbean Queen Conch Conch shells galore! Photos by Conch Creative representing Belize in Europe at the Belize Hotel Association stand! Conch Shell Inn gets a facelift! Conch Shell Hotel, on the beach in San Pedro, 1997 Sign in front of the Conch Shell Inn Support posts for concrete casting Big group of concrete pourers with buckets over their heads! Condomineeemum House De-construction Aristolochia is a vine, called contribo, very colourful flowers Aristolochia grandiflora or Pelican Vine, one of the the world's largest flowers Jesse Cope, with his assistant editor, Winnie, son of Frank and Joy Erythrina, Coral tree, amazing red flower Little truck made from black coral, long ago Beautiful cluster of coral Coral Outcrop at Flynn Reef Large pillar coral off Ambergris Caye Looking down the top of a bowl type coral Don't stand on coral: If you have to stand, stand on sand! Beautiful view of Clubtip Finger Coral and fish on the reef Hons. Santiago Ricalde, George Price, Sir Harrison Courtenay, Lindberg Rogers, Simeon Hassock, Santiago Perdomo, Alexander (Sandy) Hunter, & Phillip Goldson in Mayfair, part of London, England at a Constitutional Conference. June 1-3, 1966 Also other photos of a Constitutional Conference in London in 1960 including Nicholas Anthony Pollard Sr. Erythrina fusca - locally called Copna, Coastal Coral Tree or Coral Bean Tree Hard Corals on the Belize Reef View of coral just below the surface Re-seeding devastated reefs with genetically robust, diverse and resilient corals that will mature to spawning age/size Fragments of Hope: Re-seeding the Belizean Coral Reefs Participant capturing excellent re-seeded coral growth planted 2 years ago — at Ray and Laughing Bird Caye. Coral Reef Ed-ventures camp thanks Blue Water Grill Coral reef, clear ocean water, tropical island, tropical skies, this is your Belize Planting global warming resistant corals at Mexico Rocks Growing and replanting elkhorn and staghorn coral The super women of the Southern Environmental Association working to complete coral reef surveys Flower corals Sunrise by the new pool at Coral Bay Villas Coral Beach Hotel, 1981. Also a drawing of it Fun on the Coral Beach pier Coral Beach Divers, 1973 Coral snake (Micrurus spp.) Closeup: Coral snake on Ambergris Caye. Also, learning to coexist with snakes Coral snake, Micrurus diastema Cluster of thasus acutangulus, coreid bug nymphs Mating Cormorant - phalacrocorax auritus Cool eyes on this cormorant in San Pedro Double-Crested Cormorant and chicks on Rosario Caye Jolly old Stuart Corn at the house on the soccer field 1987 Rasta & a corn snake Mr. Amador Tzib demonstrates how corn was shelled using a mechanical corn sheller Linda Cornelison, founder of the Coconut Wireless Newspaper (1st newspaper on the island) - 1986 ish and a photo of the office. Also a bit about the history of newspapers in San Pedro, and a few front page copies of the Coconut Wireless Main Street Corozal, mid 1900's Corozal Town, homes and road (or path), 1912 Central Park in Corozal, July, 2018 and 2008. Also the history of Corozal Central Park and inauguration and a photo from that day featuring Santiago Ricalde Corozal Town's Supreme Court, located at the corner of 4th Avenue and 2nd South, 1967 Postcard of the Corozal School, British Honduras, long ago Spectacular sunset this evening over our beautiful Corozal Town Double rainbow over Corozal Bay with the "Corozal sign" in the foreground Super wide angle view of downtown Corozal from Corozal Bay Homes along Corozal Bay including the Schofield Residence on First Avenue in Corozal Town, early 1900's Corozal Street Scene, c. 1878 Entrance to Corozal, same view, three photos taken over the years A beautiful view of our Corozal Bay Rainbow over Corozal Central Park Aerial views of Corozal Town, the town by the bay... Boats at Corozal Town Public Pier, late 1800's Corozal Town by air Belizean history mural at the Corozal Town Hall Family in front of their thatch home in Corozal, 1908. Also a bit about thatching Painting the top of the steeple at the Corozal Museum, Corozal House of Culture, formerly Corozal Public Market At the ferry, from Corozal Town towards Sarteneja Beautiful Belize Historical mural in the Corozal Town Council, and a bit about the Caste War The beautiful colors of Corozal Bay, "Christina" in the foreground Corozal Bay in the early 1900's Stormy Seas in Corozal Bay The view when flying over Copper Bank and Chunox Villages in Corozal Aerial of the waterfront in Corozal Aerial views of Corozal Corozal Town after Hurricane Janet, 1955 Evening view of Corozal Town as the cold front passes over our country Aerial views of Corozal after Hurricane Janet, 1955 Aerial view of Corozal looking to the sea La Bodega and the Rainbow Saloon in Corozal Town, 1962 Corozal Methodist School, 1960's or 1970's Corozal Police Football Finals View of Corozal Bay from the The Sea Breeze Hotel A historical mural inside the Corozal City Hall. Corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) Cortes tree or iron wood tree - shower of gold Pier and view to the sea from Costa Blu Dive & Beach Resort Miss Costa Maya Delegates 2019 in their Traditional Costumes The 2018 Costa Maya Delegates say Hello from Ramon's Village Resort! Michelle Estrella Nuñez, Miss Belize Costa Maya 2017 Pretty Girls in San Pedro! Costa Maya Queens - 2007 COSTAMAYALICIOUS Laura and Jenny during the rain at Costa Maya 2009 for the Christian Castro concert Costa Maya 2010 is coming.... Miss Costa Maya Internacional 2009 - Maritza Riva, Miss Nicaragua Maritza Riva: Miss Nicaragua and Costa Maya Queen 2009 Michelle Nunez crowned Miss Costa Maya 2017 Miss El Salvador Daniela Augspurg and Miss Guatemala Jennifer Chiong Jennifer Chiong, La Reina de la Costa Maya Internacional 2008 Bikini contest at the Costa Maya Festival, 2008 Reina de la Costa Maya Delegates at Hurricanes Ceviche Bar & Grill, 2015 Say hello to Miss Panama, Miss Mexico, Miss Belize, Miss Costa Rica, Miss El Salvador, & Miss Nicaragua. International Costa Maya Festival 2017 Fishermen enjoying a chat with the 2015 Costa Maya contestants at Ruby's La Reina de la Costa Maya delegates went underwater with the awesome crew of Sea Trek The lovely contestants make their appearance on stage adorned in exotic traditional costumes during the "parade of nations" at the Costa Maya Festival 2009 Costa Maya Festival 2007! Beauty on the Beach 2008 La Reina de la Costa Maya International pageant delegates in the Belize City Mayor's office And the winner is ... Miss Guatemala Jennifer Chiong! La Reina de la Costa Maya Internacional 2008 Miss Costa Rica Maria Quesada wins Miss Fido’s Bikini Competition 2008! Winners of the 2008 La Reina de la Costa Maya International pageant 2009 Reina de la Costa Maya Pageant Contestants 2008 La Reina de la Costa Maya International pageant delegates looking out the window Miss Costa Maya 2007 Maria Jeffery Getting ready for the Costa Maya Festival 2005 Costa Maya Festival, collage of the last ten years, 1996-2006 Costa Maya Festival 2006 OPENS TODAY! Costa Maya Festival 2006 Day 1 Miss Honduras, Lissa Saenz, winner of the Reina de la Costa Maya Pageant 2006 Contestants in the Reina de la Costa Maya Pageant 2006 Seed pod from Mountain cotton or Maya poro poro. Also known as Wild Cotton or Savannah Cotton Courtroom in San Pedro Town Hall, long ago. The current Town Board building, used to be the High School. Court Day and a town meeting! The Cousins Three cousins Cow walking in the river at Crooked Tree Giant Cowbird invading Montezuma Oropendula's nests at Caracol The Cowfish, aka Trunkfish or Boxfish Honeycomb Cowfish Giant Blue land crabs on Ambergris Caye, how to cook em, how to chase them away! Cool crab on Blackbird Caye Crabs trading up at an estate sale Walking your crab Young girl holding a Spider Crab, also called Devil Crab Crab waiting at the door, Caye Caulker A nice sized stone crab, getting ready to put in hudut, yummy! Craboo tree flowering, Maya Center Village Clinton 'Junie' Crawford, Belizean piano player, 1970's Crawl Caye aerial views Crawl Caye, Turneffe The Original Southern Crawl members at the first stop (SunBreeze) Painting of Crazy Canucks Beach Bar, and some history of Playador and Crazy Canucks, bartender Rick the ruler Crazy Canuck's, Dennis Wolfe on keyboards, with Drummer Dan Rass Creek, tour guide of Heritage Cruz, helping Angelo Kuylen enjoy a stingray at Shark and Ray Village in Caye Caulker Courtney Sage, and her love Captain Ron, a baby crocodile Crocodile at the waters-edge looking at me Beautiful eye color on a juvenile crocodile Crocodile bites down on turtle? Crocodile jaws and teeth, also safe habits when living around crocodiles Nighttime crocodile rescue by ACES, also a bit about swimming in an area where crocodiles live A truly lazy Crocodile, riding on a floatie It takes many men for ACES to relocate this huge crocodile Crocodile eating from trash pile Feeding the crocodiles south of town by WASA, 2008 Head and face of American crocodile sticking up out of the water Face of a crocodile, underwater... up close, also what to do if you hook a crocodile while fishing A crocodile sunning at a ranch pond in Spanish Lookout Crocodiles galore at the Caye Caulker bakery Kate and I went croc hunting this week. (Chinchorro Banks) Crocodile: I guess the new lot is in this guys's yard! Morelet crocodile in the Chiquibul Rescuing crocodile eggs Baby crocodile Wild mama croc at ACES near Punta Gorda Christina Manzi and Chris Summers of American Crocodile Education Sanctuary relocate eleven foot crocodile The foot and claw of a crocodile, also "Tips for Co-Existing with Crocodiles" Crocodiles have by far the strongest bite of any animal Courtney and a croc Last night we had a skinny dipper! (Crocodile in the swimming pool) Croc parts ... details ... Lazy crocodiles One week old baby crocodile, and cracked open crocodile eggs scattered about their nest Capturing a crocodile with unconventional means Crocodile eyes Crocodile welcomes you home after a long days work. Hmmmmm. How to get into the front door? Debbie, an American crocodile, is released into the ACES sanctuary habitat Crocodile relocation Mama crocodile, then eggs and a baby Crocodile covered in ants Crocodile expert Marisa Tellez George, 25 year old 13 foot American Crocodile, retires to ACES Feeding a crocodile, he's a little close if you ask me... Face of a baby crocodile Crocodile pastries at Pan Dulce Stephanie De La Garza on an 8' crocodile, Foot of an 8' crocodile Crocodile kickin' it on a log Baby crocodile at rest at edge of the New River Say hello to my little friend!, crocodile at sunset Crocodile underwater, how long can they hold their breath? Crocodile Research at Goldbutton Lagoon, Ebenezer is 10'5" Sunrise over the lagoon, Crooked Tree Bird Sanctuary Crooked Tree Village Reunion 2008, and a little history of the village Surveying the Crooked Tree Wetlands Crooked Tree Boardwalk Crooked Tree Police Station Get ready for your trip down memory lane at the Crooked Tree Village Reunion Continue to ready for your trip down memory lane at the Crooked Tree Village Reunion If only I could breath underwater, Callie Croughwell snorkeling... Cruise ship, RCCL Enchantment of the Seas Cruise Ship from an Astrum Helicopter Cruzoob Maya with General Juan Bautista Chuc and Commander Aniceto Tzul (Dzul) meeting with Lieutenant Governor of Yucatan Teodocio Canto to sign a peace treaty to end the Caste War, 1884 Cruzoob Maya rebels during the caste war Crystal Cave at Jaguar Paw Hiking in the Crystal Cave, in the Blue Hole National Park Cuajilote (Parmentiera aculeata) Cuban refugee boat Cuban refugee boat, lands in San Pedro, 10 passengers Thirteen Cubans arrive Monday morning Sea cucumber San Pedro High School fun and educational Cultural Day Exhibit, Nov. 2018 The Great Curassow (Crax rubra) Belize Customs Building and Wharf in early colonial days, long ago Motorboat trip through the cut between Ambergris Caye and Mexico D Irma at D and G's Gift Shop, 1980's The Dabuyaba in Barranco "A Man And His Guitar" - Dale Wallace Dale Wallace and Celeste playing music on the beach, about 2000 Damsel or Hamlets... Juvenile Cocoa Damselfish Fishie not gonna kissee ... Damselfish Damselfish with Soft Coral A damselfly, also known as mosquito hawks, at Bocawina National Park Alux, dancer in traditional Maya wedding ceremony Dancing ladies The Corn Dance, performed by Raices Mexicanas- Retornos Belicenos Dance Group of San Joaquin Village Maya dancing The end of the Maya Deer Dance, and a bit about the history of the Deer Dance with a video The Deer Dance, the Hoghead Dance, Bram and Brokdong, Warinay, Dance of the Moors and Christians, and Sambaiand, the traditional Cortes dance of the Maya, plus a bit about other Maya ritual dances Dancing the U Óok'ostaj Pool and the Hoghead Q’eqchi Maya in southern Belize doing a terrific dance performance with colorful costumes Dancers at BETEX Belize National Dance Company Performance at Astana Expo 2017 Three ladies dancing, comparza! Victoria Collins in back, then Dulce Vasquez in the middle, the lady in front is Dione Aerial views of Dangriga, and a bit about the history of Stann Creek now Dangriga Authentic, beautifully wild - my Dangriga. Aerial view of Pelicans, great egret, horse and rider Five boys diving off a pier in Dangriga, 2015 Lots of folks among lots of boats along the shore in Dangriga, 1911 Storm cell over Dangriga "Dangriga" sign with a BIG moon over it Aerial views of Dangriga, 2013, 2022 Hanging out on a pier along the river in Dangriga Town Aerial view of Dangriga: There is nothing contrived about the easygoing, friendly atmosphere of Dangriga life. Enjoy the authenticity! This is Daniel, he got certified by Patojo Feb 14th. He is changing his nickname from snorkelboy to whale diver. Dave (the fruit vendor), with his daughter On a clear day ... Dave and Robert go diving David the woodcarver and his shop Davis Falls in Stann Creek View from Debbie's Beach Red Brocket Deer, Cockscomb Red Brocket Deer, Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary Delia, young girl from Placencia, 1971 Beachfront dentistry Group photo at the Belize Tourism Board Digital Marketing Summit 2015 Collecting dirtbags. Do we fit this category? ‘Discover How To Be,’ new BTB promotional video Belize Tourism Board's New Belize Dive Map Dive Shop on Caye Caulker, 1990 Group of divers enter a cave.... Diving contest in Boca del Rio Dobson fly, Megaloptera Corydalidae and a video Dobsonfly (genus Corydalus) in the Caves Branch River Docks in San Pedro - 360 degree panorama Relaxing on the Dock, San Pedro Family walking on the dock Dock Wobble on Ambergris Caye Dockside Discussion with three ladies, Ambergris Caye An old dive dock, just north of town where "Wet Willies" is today! Unfinished dock near Banyan Bay A View of the San Pedro Docks at Dawn - 360 degree panorama Diachlorus ferrugatus, doctor fly Market day lazy dogs in San Pedro, also a story by Jayson Forman "The Dog Days of Summer, 1989 Smiling wagon guard. Rottweiler guarding a red wagon in San Pedro Frannie our dog guiding a BOTE board through the mangroves Dog on the pier under a beautiful sunrise on north Ambergris Caye Four dogs on a surfboard off Caye Caulker The Dog Whisperers Of Belize At Pampered Paws A Maya boy walks his four dogs on a small trail TV Tom's dog "Che" Little dog heads down the path to the sea on a mixed weather day Another Illiterate Dog or Just Another Day in San Pedro! Dogs manning the dugout, on Monkey River Crazed Astro playing shark. Caution is advised when throwing a line off our dock. A great white troll is known to hide there Dog hanging out under the boat Waterfall, dog, and peace Power dog walk by the Belize Yacht Club Nine puppies with their mama Puppy at the park on Caye Caulker Hey Fido, make sure no one's looking Looking down from a hilltop into the town of Dolores in Toledo, mid 1990's Dolphin - Caverna Diablo I Looking down on a dolphin near the boat Pod of playful Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins Three dolphins swim under our boat Juvenile dolphin learning to jump Jumping for the joy of it. Dolphin on the Belize River Pod of surfaced dolphins Three dolphins cruising with their heads out of the water Dolphins cruising by a boat Big group of spinner dolphins A dolphin escort at the finish of the Ruta Maya Race 2013! Dolphin swimming near the top of the water A pod of Bottle-nose dolphin off Gladden Spit during a dive for whale sharks in Belize Dolphin cruising beside the boat Dolphin aglow Underwater closeup of a dolphin at Spanish Bay Dolphin pod Jumping Dolphin! Right by the boat... Wild Spotted Dolphin Rescued baby dolphin Surfing lessons from the experts - Dolphins riding the waves into the shore Bottle nosed dolphin, mother and calf Male and female dolphins, which is the male? Dolphins celebrating Christmas Dolphins in the sunshine A pod of Dolphins Wild dolphins Hugh Parkey's Belize Dolphin Experience Dolphin cruising by Larry Dombrowski on a boat. Larry went missing in early 1987 in San Pedro Joey Dominguez of Corozal Dorado Rodeo Dorado Rodeo Fishing Tournament, 2009 Reflections, Belize River dorey, Long ago Before any bridge was built, doreys were the means of crossing from San Ignacio to Santa Elena. Long ago The Red Dory Sailing dories by Belize Old Market in 1910 Placencia post office "Miss Doris" White dove of peace White wing doves frolicking in the bird bath, some on guard, some bathing Sunrise and a swarm of dragonflies Stunning closeup of a dragonfly Dragon fly closeup Beautiful Dragonfly Dragonfly (Mosquito hawk) Dragonfly up close Dragonfly Newly emerged dragonfly The historic Dreamland Theatre in Orange Walk Town, late 50's early 60's The Driftwood Bar, late 1970's Incredibly beautiful dress worn by Miss Cherry Mae Lamb, curator of the Malate Museum in Progresso Village Drummer Dan Traditional drum making Bobsy & Henry Nunez, children drumming in Hopkins, 1981 Drummer in the 21st of September Parade in Dangriga, 2016 Black-bellied whistling ducklings out for a stroll Black-bellied Whistling Duck at Crooked Tree, Belize, July 2015 Scene from a Dugu in Dangriga John Dunlop (J.D.) on the gas dock John Dunlop (J.D.), at The Niche across from Fidos. This is right before it turned into Island Perk. 2010 or so. Archbishop Dunne talking to Nurse Elliot in front of her house and dispensary, Placencia long ago The Duran children Vianey Duran & her & Rudy's children A black durgon, a bright coloured fish Dutch door: Top and Bottom Back Doors were plentiful in Belize City, our Towns and Rural Areas long ago E Bottom view of an eagle ray Looking down on an eagle ray Eagle ray that had a bite taken out of it by a hammerhead shark Eagle ray leaping from water Rays of sunlight bath a spotted eagle ray over the Belize Barrier Reef "Spot the Difference" a pair of Spotted Eagle Rays at Aquarium Dive Site at Lighthouse Atoll Nice close photo of a spotted eagle ray A large gathering of Spotted Eagle Rays near docks on Ambergris Caye, video of an eagle ray feeding Three eagle rays at South Water Caye Spotted Eagle Ray ballet Eagle rays are so beautiful! Eagle rays cruising along... Spotted eagle ray cruising by barrier reef in Belize Spotted eagle ray off the dock at Ramon's Village Spotted Eagle Ray School of spotted eagle rays Eagle ray face Eagle ray cruising low over the reef, you can really see his face! Spotted eagle ray cruising the bottom Spotted eagle ray Eagle ray having dinner Solitary Eagle in the Mountain Pine Ridge A young ornate hawk eagle in it's nest Gliding Eagle ray from below Solitary Eagle in the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve Ornate Hawk Eagle Earth Star fungus, Astraeus on the beach Earthship Belize East Indian family home in British Honduras, 1910 Las Brisas House Easter appetizers 2017 Central Park Easter Bash, also some history and stories of Easter in Belize Easter morning with a friend Eat or Be Eaten! Green Vine Snake (Oxbelis fulgidus) vs. Tropical Mockingbird (Mimus gilvus) Ebbe Weile and CarbunkleTrumpet were having a couple beers on Beale Street Eco-Challenge Kayak Race on north end Eden Isles diveshop on Caye Caulker, late 1970's latest Edith's Hotel on Caye Caulker – the building in front of that used to be the pool room at the time; ~ 30 years ago, 1982ish "Peek a Boo," Spotted moray eel Moray eel at Hol Chan, straight on nice face photo Green moray eel up close Moray eels look meaner than they actually are Face up with an eel, 1980's Dancing with an eel Speckled Moray warning me off Moray eel at Hol Chan Spotted Moray eel Moray eel says "Hi!" Face of eel Great Egret Spring plumage of a great egret Great egret flying at sunrise, amazing reflection of the sunrise colours on the sea Great egret feeding at sunrise, Crooked Tree Lagoon Great egret catches and eats a river shrimp Snowy Egret on top of a water Buffalo, Wrestling water buffalo in Guinea Grass Village Cattle Egret Reddish Egret at Los Salones Bird Sanctuary, Corozal Bay The lovely and charismatic Reddish Egret Dance of Egrets Great Egret Feeding on Shrimp Snowy Egret Sentinel, Crooked Tree Snowy egret on Ambergris Caye Reddish Egret, Egretta rufescens The Eiley Brothers, Tony, Norman and George, about 1980! Susana Eiley (the Heartbeat of El Fogon) on her birthday last June Norman Eiley aboard the Royal Piper, 1997 Deni and Lincoln Eiley's daughter Deli Eiley when she was little big girl holding a big snake George Eiley & Rum Punch, 1980's I think John Eiley standing in front of his house on the beach where he built boats John Eiley (notice the spelling of Ely) making canoes taken in Placencia long long ago Tony Eiley (Tonio) of Placencia and Mrs. Jennifer Alexis Hyde nee Gentle, dancing in 1969 Sisters Darlene & Pearl Eiley, 1971 Ek Tun, a private retreat providing an exotic, jungle experience for folks who enjoy active, challenging travel in an invigorating, spectacular natural environment. Killer and spider monkey, at Ek Tun The El Gato, with Capt. Geraldo Badillo Grupo Divash on the El Gato El Patio Restaurant & Lounge in San Pedro Road to El Pilar, Cayo District, Belize - Aprit 2013 Exploring the El Pilar Archaeological Site, Cayo District - April 2013 Michael Keaton and Tom Brokaw fishing with Captain Cesar and El Pescador Old El Ronel Dance Hall building in Corozal just before it was torn down in 2020. Later Blue Dahlia's Restaurant and Bar then Mangales Nazianie Vasquez and Miss El Salvador 2007, Martha Elena Vidal View to the sea from El Secreto Hammock view from El Secreto Walking the farm of Eladio Pop, San Pedro Columbia Eladio Pop walking through a corn patch on his farm Coconuts and Cacao at Eladio Pop's Farm Eladio Pop at his Agouti Cacao Farm, also a video of the harvesting of cacao The Belizean flag is planted on Peak Elbrus, the highest European peak Elections: If You Don't VOTE ... Then Don't Complain! Voters waiting in line in San Pedro, 2012 Elections The Elijio family, mid-eighties Naomi Elizabeth at Six Lounge Elkhorn coral inside the reef at Tuffy Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) Monitoring the nursery, these elkhorn coral are ready for placement on the reef! Baby elkhorn coral Elkhorn Coral with a few fish Underwater scene, elkhorn coral La Elsa boat in San Pedro, 1980's. Loaded with rebar Elvi's Burger Isle, 1974. Also a drawing of it Elvi's Kitchen back in the day when there was no traffic on middle street. Also a little of the history of Elvi's Kitchen Elvi's Kitchen in the 1980's Building the roof of Elvi's Kitchen, 1993 Elvi's Kitchen, 1986, and Mr. Enrique Staines Maya Buffet at Elvi's Kitchen The gang at Elvi's Kitchen, Alberto, Elena & Luis Embolites dance group at the Chocolate Festival of Belize, 2018 Emeliano never wonders why he became a PADI Instructor Painting of the boat Emeline, drawn up on the shore Miss Emma And Her Organic Farm Painting of a woman carrying a watermelon, by Chris Emmanuel. Also a story about eating watermelon back in the day... Aerial view of English Caye English Caye lighthouse in the 1950's, description of touring Belize's lighthouses Stalk eyed Fly: Entomologists Visit the Rainforest in Belize Epping family picture in the mangroves Ernest, our Guide and Bartender Beach erosion on South Water Caye, sea-level rise and climate change is no joke Wil and Rose Escalante on their wedding day, 1955 Casa Escalante, the beautiful home of Wil and Rose Escalante First escalator in San Pedro goes into Wings View from the patio of Estel's Dine by the Sea restaurant in San Pedro Drinking coffee and wishing for more days, life at Estel's Estel's dine by the Sea, 1997, and a little history about Estel's The menu at Estel’s Dine By The Sea Moonlight dining at Estel's Dine By the Sea in San Pedro 360 degree beachfront panorama outside Estel's Early breakfast at Estelle's Breakfast at Estel's Dine by the Sea Joyjah Estrada gilnetted for Oceana Belize "Are We Drowning Our Future" campaign Rainbow eucalyptus, Eucalyptus deglupta See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil The Histomap of Evolution F FAB pics of the FAB Ball (Furry Animal Ball) Faithful Beauty (Composia fidelissima) caterpillar on host plant Devil's potato (Echites unbelata) Laughing Falcon A pair of Orange-Breasted Falcons at their usual Thousand Foot Falls lookout, in the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Preserve Bat falcon in the early morning, doing its daily routine, stretching and getting ready for it's day Aerial view of False Sittee Point Family walking along the shore on north Ambergris Caye Tall Fanta clock in downtown Belize City by the market, 1990-1992, also view down Albert Street including the Fanta sign, 1980's Fatima at Christmas Jacob Fayad grocery shop in Belize City, early 1940's Fayads Store, later Melilla's Store, Queen St and Handyside by Cattouse in Belize City, long ago Welcome to the FEET TOUR! Various footwear worn throughout a visit Happy feet! Taken on a boat ride from Guatemala to Belize. My Feet, Morning view I remember when Ken Fellure was the San Pedro Easter Bunny Ken Fellure and Ralph were birthday entertainment for TJ at the Paradise Hotel in 1982 (nice bikini tops!) Caye Caulker fence using some chairs for fencing! I'm a grandpa. Feona LeAnn McNeill. was born the 23rd at 2am. She is a beautiful perfect little girl Feona hits the beach downtown Fer de lance or Tommy Goff Bothrops asper (Yellow-jaw Tommygoff, fer de lance) using a coconut as a comfy bed Juvenile (possibly even recently birthed) Fer-de-Lance sunning Small Fer-de-Lance - Tommygoff - Barba Amarilla Fer de Lance skin Beautiful fern, Vittaria graminifolia or Grass fern The old hand pulled ferry in San Pedro Town, long ago The Old and The New: Passengers disembarking the hand-pulled ferry in San Pedro Full Load! The old hand pulled ferry that crossed the cut in San Pedro. 2006 The old hand pulled ferry in San Pedro, 2005 Inauguration of ferry to cross into the Placencia peninsula, 1968 Hand Cranked Ferry on the Mopan River, San Jose Succotz, Cayo District, Belize - April 2013 Huge tree: Ficus insipida, also called Ficus Glabrata and Amate Fido, at his bar. 1976 Fido's dressed up for Christmas Fido's Courtyard long ago, 1985-ish, before Karen had the Pizza Place. Also a view of Fido's Pizza and other photos taken over the years Fido's Courtyard 1996, Lane Llewellyn and Claire Kelley, Belizean Arts, Reality Cafe, Sunsations Coca Cola truck in front of Fido's Courtyard 1993, along Front Street Timothy Budd, Dale Wallace, Tony Buono, Joe Miller, Ebbe Wiele, Dale Wallace Sr. and Pineapple Willie at Fido's, circa 1995 Remember Fido's back then? and it's inhabitants? left to right are Linda Cornelison, Beverley Mercier Ward and Daniel Nunez, about 1982-83 Chillin at Fido's in San Pedro... long ago... The boy is Rudy Orio Jr. Fido's from the sea, mid 1980's Fido's area in 1997, looking out towards the pier Fido's long ago Enjoying the sun on the Fido's dock, 1988-ish Fido's Sandbar aka Fido's South Large Strangler Fig Juvenile white spotted File fish File fish mimicking leaves to avert predators Slender Filefish Juvenile Juvenile File Fish (about 2 inches) during a night dive La Finca (aka Los Renegados) - December 1992 Fingers on the edge of the dock... Omar Swallowing Fire: Maya Resistance Movements During the Colonial Period Old time Belize City fire engines, The Old Fire Station Building in Belize City, long ago One of the older fire engines from the 1960's at the Belize City Fire Station, now located on Cleghorn Street Belize International Airport fire station, 1982 A firefly sits on a leaf in Belize's Cockscomb jaguar reserve Cockspur (Acacia cornigera) Bearded fireworm, Hermodice carunculata Fireworm or Bristle worm First Church of the Nazarene Caravan March on Independence Day 2008 San's fishing boat, mid 80's Fishing boat at sunset Early morning fishing on Ambergris Caye Fishing in the river along the highway at sunset Fishing boat on the beach of Ambergris Caye, 1980's A fishing boat in the lagoon, mid 80's Fishing on Caye Caulker The Outsider, there is always one fish in school who doesn't fit in It’s always fun to watch the little fish hiding close to the coral for protection. Photographing fish under the boat in sea grass beds Fishing for sea turtles, a collection of photos from the Belize fishing industry in the 1960's Gone Fishin! Corned fish (fish treated/cured with salt) before the days of refrigeration. San Pedro, 1919 Fish Market with dories, Belize City long ago Belize City Fish Market, painting by Colin Wu Selling fish at the old main fish market in Belize City, long ago Casting for sardines for the fisherman in the morning off Ambergris Caye Dangriga fisherman with cast net Fisherman proudly shows his catch at the usually busy Conch Shell Bay fish market in Belize City Fisherman's shelter over the top of the sea No it is not a piñata - It is a fish sculpture of recycled plastic bottles and material!! Some R & R at Mahahual Joe Warning "The one that got away!" Fishermen at sunrise in San Pedro Fishermen headed out at sunrise, looking out to sea. Between Cholo's and Conch Shell Hotel, early 1982 Two fishermen and the conch they caught Artist creating colorful wooden fish Fish Aggregating Device (FAD) deployed Li'l fellow picking up some fish to help with the weigh in at a fishing tournament Casting the net... Fishing at Turneffe on a beautiful calm day: rod and reel and beautiful blue water Fly fishing the flats in Belize! Fishing the flats Fishing off the dock Lots of action offshore, 6 wahoo, barracuda, dorado and blackfin tuna in one day Winners of the Blue Water Spectacular Fishing Tournament, Nov. 17th and 18th A good day fishing Guys fishing with "company" Flyfishing in the flats behind Ambergris Caye, what a view! little fish, BIG FISH Amidst a school of fish Schools of fish on the reef Life on the reef: It's a busy morning below the waterline, schools of fish! A small school of an assortment of juvenile chromis, wrasse and damselfish dance above an assortment of hard and soft corals Carlos at work! One of my favorite sensations is to be surrounded by schools of fish. A school of fish, a mixture of french grunts, dogsnapper and chub Cleaning the fish, feeding the birds! Fishing cabin , south of San Pedro Fish drying at the co-op, 1974 Fishtail palm, golden locks Five Blues Lake with almost no water Waterfall View Cabana at Five Sisters Lodge Five Sisters waterfalls Five Sisters Waterfall in the Pine Ridge Flags of Belize in History, The History and Evolution of the Belize Flag, Evolution of Sub-Umbra Floreo The Flag and Coat of Arms of San Pedro, Belize Morning flag raise at The Island Academy Flamboyant Tree Flower Flamboyant tree or "Flame tree" Gorgeous flamboyant blossoms up close Flame lily, Gloriosa superba On the flight to Corozal from San Pedro This was a view on a flight from Placencia to Punta Gorda! Eccentric 'flints' used by the Maya Colorful glass floats hanging on a tree in the Santelmo area of San Pedro, 1997. Near Spanish's house. Flooding in Cayo, 2008 Innovative ways to get around when it's flooding Bridge between San Ignacio and Santa Elena, Cayo, during flooding in November 2015 Flooding in October 2015 When they are good... they are good. Even the flooding won't stop this man from getting his tacos in Orange Walk Flor and kidlettes.... Pretty red flower found in the jungle Mandevilla subsagittata Var. Goodwiniana, beautiful small flower Beautiful red and yellow flower, Abutilon hirtum, also pictures of the seeds and seed pod Flowers Pretty little flowers! Beautiful flowers surround the entrance to a home in Punta Gorda Lots of different flowers Flower in the Maya Mountains of Belize Vermilion Flycatchers, lunch time! Vermilion flycatcher mom feeding the chicks and dad watching over them Male Royal Flycatcher, what a beautiful crest Female vermillion flycatcher, how wonderfull she looks in her nest Who Said Flying Isn’t Possible? Flyboarding on Caye Caulker I Love El Fogon Restaurant Children from El Fogon. Jhan Eiley, Luis Dominguez, Elijah Eiley, Valeria Miron, and Olivia Dominguez at Christmas, 2020 Lip smackin' fun at El Fogon: Yoli Ayuso Marthita Leslie enjoy the best part of the special Mother's Day turkey dinner at El Fogon Beautiful foliage Jungle foliage Food stand at the Belize City bus terminal Belize Gold Cup Football Team Belize All Star Football Team, 1940, and some Belize Sports history San Pedro F.C. Football Team, 1995 Belize’s National Football Team 1997 San Pedro football team, years ago San Pedro Roman Catholic Primary School Female Football Team, June 2016 Boys playing football on the basketball court Maya Eagles Five-A-Side football team in San Pedro, long ago The house once owned by Captain Richard Elsworth Foote, the first exporter of lobsters in Belize. Also a bit of his biography and some history of the lobster industry in Belize Footprints in the sand, leading to the shoreline, Ambergris Caye Footprints in the sand, Ambergris Caye Model T Ford was first automobile to visit Cayo, mid 1940's. Also, where did the name Cayo come from? Harrison Ford at the Paradise Pub, also relaxing in a small boat Harrison Ford's boat when he was filming Mosquito Coast in Belize Forest fires burning strong in the Pine Ridge tonight A view looking up through the forest canopy The Belize Forest Quilt San Pedro Police Cadets and Foreva Fancy spread Holiday Cheer Foreva Fancy's Christmas Fashion Show Allan Forman and Benito on the dock, 1998 Allan Forman and his wife Helen, early 1980's Allan Forman and JD Schulz Lowe, starting up Coral Beach Divers Limited in 1972 Allan and Helen Forman and family, 1973 Fishing and diving with Allan Forman, 1973 Allan Forman in 1997, in the doorway of the Tackle Box. Also a drawing of him and a photo of him in front of an American flag Mary Forman and her dad Arden Forman, about 1967 Fort Barlee Corozal, 1880s Remains and photos of Fort Barlee, Corozal and a bit of its history 1898 West Indian Regiment at Fort Barlee Corozal At Fort George, United Fruit Company office on right, 1930's Painting of Fort George looking across to Belize City, long ago, also other photos of Fort George plus a little history of Belize City Fort George Area being filled with a Dredge, 1922 The Fort George Area in 1967, including the old Customs Headquarters and the office of the United Fruit Company. Also a few other photos of the area taken over time. Belize City Land Reclamation map, and Fort George area after the reclamation and joining of Fort George Island and the mainland Fort George Hotel from the sea in the 1950's, also site of hotel before it was built Front of Fort George Hotel, 1957 Pool at Fort George Hotel before it became the Radisson Fort George. Also an old brochure for the hotel and various photos of the hotel over time, and some history of the hotel Richard Foster swimming with a tapir, long ago. Also a video tribute to his life, a Dewar's Profile on him, and a letter he wrote in 1978 to the Belize government David, Muttley, Mr. Big, & Bimbo: Mr. September 2010 FOTHS Calendar Four-Points on the Paradise pier Four Amigos Fourth of July Celebration on Caye Caulker Mr. Henry Fowler, British Honduras Colonial Secretary, and his exploring party, 1878 Expedition across the interior of British Honduras Met this gray fox at Cockscomb Jaguar Reserve Grey Fox - ch'omak Don Francisco and Wil and Dale, videos of his visits to San Pedro, Lamanai, and Belize in general Sari Frank with her dogs, the live one is Pooh Bear, the stuffed one is Phoo Bear Flashback! Lane Llewellyn, Michelle Torres, Claire Kjorlien and Sari Frank Nice sign at Freedom Tours, Hillyboo's Fishing Unlimited Freddy French angelfish swim above the reef French angelfish next to a jar coral Friends Frigate bird and a big moon The Magnificent Frigate Frigates cruising over the lagoon side of Ambergris Caye Magnificent frigate birds at sunrise Fishermen with frigate birds around them in the lagoon on the backside of Ambergris Caye, beautiful scene Feeding a female frigate bird Frigate catching breakfast off Caye Caulker, locally named scissor-tail Group of frigates hovering over swimmers Frigate bird in flight with Dimitri Frigate birds near Snake Caye Frigate catching a fish Gulf Fritillary, Agraulis vanillae Red eyed tree frog eggs Tiny white tree frog Red eyed tree frog Yellow Tree Frog on Water Hyacinth Closeup of red-eye tree frog Little tiny frog in the palm of a hand Red-eye tree frog eggs Pepper tree frog Red Eyed Tree Frog Frog that looks like a plucked chicken, Mexican Tree frog (Smilisca baudinii) Big Eyed Tree Frog Tree Frog Painting Veined Treefrog - Pepper Treefrog Sleeping red-eyed tree frog. Amazing eyes... Teenie tiny frog Ranidae frogspawn Little tiny frog Sargassum Frogfish Looking north on Front street in front of the Coral Beach Hotel, 1980's Front Street in front of Holiday Hotel, San Pedro 1995 The end of Front Street in San Pedro, 1970's. Milo's Hotel Paving the streets in downtown San Pedro: Working on the new cobblestone pavement on Front Street Looking down Front Street in San Pedro, long long ago Front Street in San Pedro by the house painted with daisies, mid 1980's Sunny morning on Front Street, San Pedro Front street in San Pedro, 1982 Front Street San Pedro, 1987 Front Street in San Pedro, 1990's San Pedro Front street, long ago. 2 photos taken from the Central park area, one looking north, the other looking south Walking on Front Street in San Pedro, early 1970's "Main" street San Pedro 1995, in pencil The Colours of Front Street, 1991 Unloading the fruit boat Bringing in the fruit & vegies!!! Fruit stand in San Pedro Fruit Vendor in San Pedro, List of exotic and popular Belizean fruits of old Maria's produce stand at Fido's in the 1980's The early bird gets the best produce, produce vendors on Ambergris Caye early in the morning Funeral service participants wait with casket as gravedigger finishes his task, San Pedro long ago G Looking down on the waterfalls at Gaia Riverlodge, formerly Five Sisters Lodge All ah we dah one! Galen’s Community Engaged Art mural in San Ignacio ... the final project for a 2016 Art course The channel between Southern and Northern Lagoon, Main Creek, Gales Point Southern Lagoon, Gales Point Village of Manatee, now Gales Point, 1940's. Also a map of Gales Point Manatee from well over ten years ago Purple Gallinule, incredibly coloured bird Farm in Gallon Jug, Belize Reef at Gallows Point in Belize Father Marion M. Ganey, founder of the Credit Union Movement in Belize. Long ago... Melissa Garcia - 2005 Hoops Dancer Garden Fete and Mestizada, July 12 1940, Belize City Garifuna presentation at the San Pedro Town Library San Pedro House Of Culture Celebrates Garifuna Awareness Day Garifuna monument in Dangriga, the rainbow signals sunshine at the end of the storm Garifuna drummer at Crazy Canuck's Garifuna family in Stann Creek in 1910, making cassava Garifuna drummers, and about Garifuna Drums Garifuna drummers Happy Garifuna Settlement Day 2014! Happy Garifuna Settlement Day in Punta Gorda, 1910 Reenactment, Garifuna Settlement Day 2018 in San Pedro Garifuna Settlement Day celebration in San Pedro, 2019, also "Lessons from the experiences of our Garifuna ancestors" Large group of folks celebrating Garifuna Settlement Day in Stann Creek, 2015 Yurumei re-enactment, the “landing” of the Garinagu in Belize, Garifuna Settlement Day Celebration, long long ago Capturing the essence of Garifuna Settlement Day, Belize The Garinagu people re-enact the settlement of their ancestors by boat, Garifuna Settlement Day 2006 Young lady at Memorial Park on Garifuna Day last November Having fun on Garifuna Settlement Day Parading back from the landing, Garifuna Settlement Day 2010 and 2011 in Punta Gorda Jon Kanu, a Garifuna ceremony, circa 1950's Garifuna settlement landing reenactment in San Pedro Orlando Garrido and friends at his son Felipe's baptism Beach painting by Orlando Garrido Women washing laundry in the river in Stann Creek, 1905. Also a bit about doing laundry in Belize in the 1950s to 1970s Sailboat by tiny atoll in the starlight, painting by Orlando Garrido Garifuna community greeting a visitor at the shore, painting by Orlando Garrido Drumming and dancing on the beach, painting by Orlando Garrido A Paradise Island, small home with laundry blowing in the wind, painting by Orlando Garrido Pondering the sea, Garifuna painting by Orlando Garrido Bonfire and celebration on the beach, Garifuna painting by Orlando Garrido Shell gas station in front of the Belize Yacht Club in San Pedro, 1990's Bill Gates was vacationing in Belize, and here you see his yacht anchored just north of Laughing Bird Caye Atoll Gato and the Big Shell A Gecko sitting on his front porch Gecko eggs and iguana eggs There's a gecko in my coffee cup (Aristelliger georgeenis) Yucatan Banded Gecko seen on a night walk at BFREE Banded gecko in a woodpile My Grandfather, Mr Edgar "Bally" Gegg will be turning 100 years old this January! Also some history of Belize scuba diving by David Gegg General Workers Union gives the Independence Movement Full Support, in the 1950's The founding of Georgeville, 1960 Georgia & Parrot Survivor The kids attending Georgie's christening party... From deep inside Giant Cave, Caye Caulker Entrance to Ojo de Pescado, underwater cave off Caye Caulker Giant Cave, Caye Caulker Belize. A highly decorated beautiful cave! Scuba diving in Giant Cave, map of Caye Caulker cave system My friends' gibnut in Christmas attire Belize's famous "Royal Rat," Gibnut or in Spanish pepesqint The late Emma Gill in the window of a dive shop on Caye Caulker, late 1980's Albert Gill and his Band, 1996 in San Pedro Maralyn and Albert Gill, at Rasta Pasta in 1996 when it was upstairs above Crazy Canuck's at Playador (and a few other photos of Albert) Maralyn Gill, Albert Gill, Shanti, and Her Excellency American Ambassador Carolyn Curiel during dinner at Rasta Pasta, 1998 Maralyn Gill of Rasta Pasta, in high school! Melonie Gillett in the water Beautiful red and white shell ginger flower Red Torch Ginger Flower Shampoo/Bee hive Ginger "Gino and the Shack Shakers", the star attraction at Oceanside Bar & Grill Little girl taking a refreshment break Lil girl in a swing Girls trip in Belize! Girls playing on the dock Girls Trip at Grand Caribe Beach Resort Li'l girl with her dog, 1996 Girls selling tamales, Succotz, Belize San Pedro Girlfriends What's in there? Little girls at play. The Give and Take Palm (Chrysophila argentea), it has huge spines Gladden Spit on a whale shark trip Painting of Ramon's Glass Bottom Boat, 1980's The old Glenthorne Manor on Barracks Road in Belize City Glovers Atoll Aerial view of Long Caye in the Glover's Atoll and adjacent to it the smaller North East Caye Glover's Reef Atoll from 10,000 feet Aerial view of Glover's Reef Atoll Aerial view of Glover's Atoll One of 850 patch reefs within the lagoon of Glover's Atoll Glover's Reef Early morning start for a day of filming at Glover's Reef, Belize Aerial view of Glover's Atoll Resort on North East Caye A few of the many species of fish that inhabit Glover's Reef Marine Reserve Villamar Godfrey diving, 1971 The gods must be crazy, Belize art Wedding ceremony at Goff's Caye Elderly Couple walk the beach at Goff's Caye, early 1990's Aerial view of Goff's Caye Goff's Caye from an Astrum Helicopter Aerial view of Goff's Caye Goff's Caye off Belize City British soldiers on Goff's Caye, 1986 Aerial view of Goff's Caye Freediving off Goff's Caye Goff's Caye Goffs Caye Goffs Caye prior to cruise ships Goff's Caye Golden Frog, or Poison dart frog Golden orb spider This orb spider blended in perfectly with the tree it was sitting on The Golden Stream, in the Toledo district View along the river in the Golden Stream Corridor Preserve Philip Goldson campaigning in front of the Billboard office, 1965. Also Wilfred "Shubu" Brown, Murphy, Jaime Staine, Sabino Savery, and Charles Woods Flat tire? No problem. This is the way how someone choose to take his golf cart to mechanic Golf cart freeway, long weekend drive home from BC's II Row of golf carts at the Truck Stop Fun on the golf cart Ryan Casado learning to drive on a golf cart, Marty Casado supervising the lessons, 1999 or so Golf cart in the sea: I guess I had too much fun in Belize. I better put my parking brakes next time lol Golf cart hanging precariously over the water Golfing, San Pedro Style Golfing on Caye Chapel Jerry McDermott, Chris Aycock, Josh Buettner, and Dave Childs on the green at Caye Chapel, 2004 The General Manager of International Services Ltd., Mr. Santiago Gomez, around 50 years ago. Chico Gomez & Pele Easter 2008 Chico Gomez: it was cold and so he decided to wear something that would make people laugh, long ago Gilberto "Chico" Gomez, first Mayor of San Pedro Town, and the Father of Township, long ago Kung goes fishin with the boys! Jose comes through with a great dinner catch! Don Streiler's son David Streiler, Kung Childs, Jose Gonzales, Byron Warren, Betsy Streiler, and Don Streiler Gonz Saloon in Belize City, awesome food, corner of Barrack Road and Hyde’s Lane, late 1990's Tony Gonzalez, 1980's Jose Gonzalez Sr., a born San Pedrano and a Jack of all Trades Mary Gonzalez does glamour nicely, on her birthday (Halloween) Mary Gonzalez (aka Tia Chocolate) as a child Mary Gonzalez and her aunt (Olga Tzib) waiting to board the Tropic Air flight to San Pedro, Municipal Airport, 1987 Tamara Sniffin and Mary Rodriguez with pretty smiles! Mary Gonzalez at The Truck Stop in front of Papo's amazing mural! Mary Rodriguez and Ben Popik being "Facebook Friends" at the San Pedro Holiday Hotel Halloween Party, 2015 Mary Gonzalez (Tia Chocolate) relaxing in the sea Courtney Sage and Mary Gonzalez last Halloween Mary Gonzalez with a scarlet macaw during her first visit to The Belize Zoo!! Caricatures of Mary Gonzalez and Robin Acosta Tia Chocolate: Night Night Little Pookie Robin (Acosta) + Mary (Gonzalez) + pink cupcakes = a PERFECT 30th birthday! Stormy sky, sunny face: Mary Gonzalez Nita Gonzalez and Feita Trejo on the beach in San Pedro, 1972 Tony "Gutzy" Gonzales and Robbie Guerrero - 1986 ish Reymundo Gonzalez Sr. (Barber) & Narcisco Reyes, early to mid 1980's Don Secundino Gonzalez of Ambergris Caye, long ago. Grandfather of Armando Gonzalez oooh how i love this fruit Belize Gooseberry (AKA Sapra) Woodcarver Curl Gordon in Belize City Lenny Gotter and his lady, a hammock portrait Mira Gottlieb resting at Xaman Ek Resort Entrance to Government House, 1940's. Facts about Government House, photos from over the years Government House in Belize City, long ago, photos from over the years. Also an overview of some of the men who served at Government House and some history of the building Government House after Hurricane Hattie (1961). Two views, one aerial Government House in Belize City as seen from the sea, 1920. Also a policeman guarding the house The Government Executive Council, chaired by the Governor from 1961 to 1963 British Honduras Executive Council 1895 The Governor of Belize coming down Albert St. towards the swing bridge Birding at Gra Gra Lagoon Aerial view of Gra Gra Lagoon National Park The 'Grand Belize Bridge,' Belize's first known bridge built across the river mouth of Belize, long ago Grand Caribe Belize My awesome view of the sea at Grand Caribe. What a hotel! Sunset aerial view of Grand Caribe Belize on Ambergris Caye Aerial view from the sea looking down on the Grand Caribe Resort on Ambergris Caye Grand Caribe from above! A beautiful sunny day at the Grand Caribe Belize Alfonso Graniel on a Li'l Alfonse tour! Alfonso Graniel, about 1997 or so.... Armando Graniel Jr, Marisa Graniel, and Marty Casado, 1996 Delsie Anadely Graniel arrives by the office with her crew during Carnaval! The March, nymphal grasshoppers Colorful grasshoppers Grasshopper looking right at you with nice looking eyes Grater that would be found commonly in Garifuna, Creole and Maya villages in Belize 20 years ago Greasy Pole contest at a River Regatta in Belize City, 1910 "Greasy pole" contests in San Pedro (1980's) and Punta Gorda (1970's) Least Grebe feeding her young Green headed tree snake Back end of a Green Heron in Corozal Town Photos from the Green Hills Butterfly Ranch Original Green Parrot Bar, Stuart Corns Green Parrot Bar, 1990's The Green Parrot (now Portofino Resort) there is Norman Evanko, Trish Carter, Stuart and Bev Corns and Bruce Johnston, about 1994 Elbert Greer, 1987 Elbert Greer and Bubba at Mata Grande, 1989 Aerial: Elbert Greer's place in Mata Grande in 1990, next door is Jim Wade's house Celi Jean Greif (CJ) modeling in 1980 John Greif Sr. and Darryl Cloud CJ (Celi Jean Greif) in the early 1980's on one of our photo shoot adventures Painting of Celi Jean Greif (CJ) looking HOT from the 1980's Corner "saloon" grocery store, Belize City, 1975 Grouper Don't eat me - I won't eat you The red hind is a common small grouper on our barrier reef Grouper in the shade under a boat Grouper at the dentist: WIDE mouth Grouper and a school of Horse-eyed Jack, at the overhang at Hol Chan A large Nassau grouper inspects my dome port with school of jacks in the background Grouper emerging from fans on the reef Black grouper with snorkelers Black Grouper (Mycteroperca bonaci) A Grouper gone bad. Grouper is the big boy in the school Saturday at Turneffe - had a little tug-o-war game with a shark over a grouper Grouper and nurse shark Catherine and her new grouper Golden edge grouper 57 pound Mystic grouper, and Chris Berlin Trophy 76 pound Mystic Grouper 80 pound Mystic grouper caught in deep water Juvenile Grouper with an attitude French Grunt French grunts in elkhorn coral A school of blue striped grunts South Water Caye, undersea vista, school of French Grunt Swimming through a school of striped grunts on the Belize Barrier Reef Crested Guan Crested guan rescued from Gold panners RCNR Rangers Stevan Reneu and Reynold Cal looking out over jungle outside Guardian Cave, Runaway Creek Nature Reserve Guatemalan rug ladies walking through Banana's beach Guatemalan lady with big bundle on her head Captain Abel Guerrero proudly displays a prize Tarpon caught in the channels of Ambergris Caye. Photo 1989. Also a bit about fishing in San Pedro long ago with a photo of Don Fash single haul of some 1000 pounds of fish Angie, Capt. Abel Guerrero, and Laura Martha Guerrero, with her husband Captain Abel in 2020 Severito Guerrero and Maggie, who married Jose Pacifico, better known as Spanish. 1980-81 Don Severito Mr. Efrain Guerrero Sr. Efrain Guerrero Sr, Nano Gomez, Mr. Tavo Alamilla, Honourable Louis Sylvestre, Mr. Sandy Hunter, Mr. Dimas Guerrero Sr., and Mr. James Blake Dimas Guerrero with a model ship, long ago, Elvi and DJ's dad! Dimas Guerrero looking good! Long ago... Goly, Padrino Dimas and baby Dimas James Guerrero, long ago in San Pedro Gach Guerrero looking out the window of the plane Gach Guerrero with Nellie Gomez, Noche Buena 2018 Gach Guerrero with Susana and Norman Eiley, birthday breakfast for Gach, 2019 Fresh Catch of the Day, Captain Abel Guerrero doing the work Efrain Guerrero Jr., Roberto Guerrero, Efrain Guerrero Sr., Jose Gonzalez, Daniel "Danny" Guerrero and Arturo "Tuli" Lara, 1980's Mr. Abel and Mrs. Martha Guerrero from San Pedro, and Costa Maya Festival Delegates for Noche SanPedrana 2009 at the Lions Den. Alvaro Guerrero of The Rock Fishing Team, with a nice 20 lb Blackfin Tuna Severo Guerrero as painted by Spanish, at CaribeLandia in San Telmo Marcie Guerrero and Tony Brown at Fido's, about 1987 Guinep/'Kinep' fruit (Melicoccus bijugatus) Rhinobatus lentiginosus, Atlantic guitarfish Peeling bark on a gumbo limbo tree (Bursera simaruba) Mexican Gun Boats Chantae Guy "Island Dog" Mike Gvara drawing along the beach in San Pedro H Lindsey Hackston, Walter Castillo and their two children, Justin and Chantel, 1990's Hair Aerial view of Half Moon Caye Natural Monument Stars over Half Moon Caye, Lighthouse Reef Belize in Belizean blues, the beautiful water and reef off Half Moon Caye Aerial view of Half Moon Caye, 2020. Also a view from the ground from long ago South shore at Half Moon Caye Half Moon Caye, Feb. 2005 Cool and calm at Half Moon Caye Natural Monument, view out to the sea Waves crashing onshore at Half Moon Caye Flying by Half Moon Caye Natural Monument at Lighthouse Reef Atoll Aerial view of The Majestic Half Moon Caye Ryan Casado, Becky Casado, Marty Casado, and Tonya Haworth Quinn on Half Moon Caye, about the year 2000 Aerial view of Half Moon Caye Natural Monument I'm always amazed by the many shades of blue that Halfmoon Caye has to offer. View of beach and waters off the caye The first lighthouse in Belize at Half Moon Caye. Also a bit of the history of this lighthouse and other lighthouses in Belize Palm trees on Halfmoon Caye Oceana wavemakers celebrate “World Ocean’s Day 2014” at Halfmoon Caye Over Halfmoon Caye while doing the aerial Blue Hole Tour with Tropic Air Halfmoon Caye on the Lighthouse Reef Atoll Approaching Half Moon Caye Waking up on the Offshore Express at Half Moon Caye, 1998 Half Moon Caye Half Moon Caye Wide angle view of Half Moon Caye Half Moon Caye, the beginning of the path to cross the island once you leave the beach Trail on Half Moon Caye 'Surf' on Half Moon Caye Half Moon Caye from way up high..... Eddie Halliday and Keppy (a Miligold Macaw) Happy Halloween! Melody Wolfe looking scary.. Happy Halloween from Saga! Madison Pearl at the Saga Humane Society's Annual Halloween Bash, 2017 Pirate dog at the Saga Halloween Spooktacular Party in 2019 Halloween 2015: The crew from the Tres Cocos neighborhood with a message! Trash goes in the can! Halloween at Island Academy, 2016. Mia Kanabar, Parker Alexander, Alexander van Noord, and Fernanda Trejo Witch at work, magical photo by Olivera Witch flying near a Tropic Air plane Halloween Roach in San Pedro, long ago 14th Annual Saga Halloween Party & Costume Contest is tonight! Pirates of the Caribbean, Halloween in San Pedro, 2016 It's Halloween and islanders come out to play!! A chicken at Lions Club Bingo! Four lovely mermaids, Holiday Hotel’s Halloween Bash 2015 The Dominos! Halloween at the Holiday Hotel, 2015 Cute pirates... 12th Annual Saga Spooktacular is tonight! Fun times at the Holiday Hotel Halloween party The annual Holiday Hotel Halloween Bash is tonight! Alex Rodriguez, the ‘Snow Queen,’ winner of the 2018 Holiday Hotel Halloween Most Creative prize ‘Friki Tiki,’ Manager's Favorite costume at the Holiday Hotel Halloween Party, 2015 Hot dancing couple at the Holiday Hotel Halloween party last Saturday night Group of Halloween revelers at the Holiday Hotel party last Saturday night Melody Wolfe and Ariadne Antal Trejo at Halloween HAPPY HALLOWEEN!, from Nathalie Manuel, Kainie Manuel, and Mary Gonzalez Annual Halloween party at Holiday Hotel is coming up! Halloween 2018 Spooktacular at San Pedro High School Do you know all your hand signals for Marine Animals? Britain's Prince Harry meets enthusiastic Belizeans Holiday Hotel Halloween Party tonight! Julie Acosta, Dymra Vasquez, and Mary Gonzalez at the Holiday Hotel Halloween Party, 2011 Louke van Noord and friends on Halloween 2009 Halloween 2007, San Pedro style... Doug, Emma and Noele McLarin on Halloween, 2011 Beach at Hamanasi View towards the sea from Hamanasi Resort in Hopkins. Also a walking tour of the resort Relaxing on the beach surrounded by palm trees, aerial view at Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort Indigo Hamlet Scalloped Hammerhead shark at Hol Chan Hammerhead Shark Great Hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran), also a few videos of hammerhead sharks off Ambergris Caye Toes up in the hammock Relaxing on the beach in a hammock Hammock... ...wanna get OUT! View from the former Hammock House Hammock House - August 2004 and a few other photos Peter and Peggy Hancock, and their children Natalie and Michael, 1960's & 70's The Harbour of British Honduras in 1885 Belize Harbour showing Fort George Island, long ago. Also a photo of the harbour from 1910 Paintings of Fort George and the Belize Harbour in early 1800's Harleys Store in downtown Belize City, also stores of Krug & Co., and John Harley & Co., long ago The majestic Harpy Eagle at sunrise Harpy Eagle Harpy eagle in the trees Young Harpy Eagle on it's nest Da Queen: Harpy Eagle The Magnificent Harpy Eagle at the Belize Zoo Harpy eagle looking back over his shoulder A British Aerospace Harrier II hovers above Belize City keeping the air space safe, 1980's Harrier jets over San Pedro 20-30 years ago Harriers based at the Airport Camp's hangars, 1980's. Also other photos and videos of the Harriers in Belize, and final official 1417 Flight photo before closing down the Harrier hides, RAF Belize 1993 Frank Redmond and Mike Fox flying in Macaws, RAF (Royal Air Force) around 1978-80 Two RAF GR3 Harriers on the left/Northside of International Airport-1980 (Not far from Raul’s Rose Garden ;) ) Harrier jet flying past the Great Blue Hole, early 1980's Hatchet Caye Aerial view looking straight down on Hatchet Caye Welcome to Hattieville, Belize District - 360 degree panorama Marva and Carla walking the bridge outside of Hattieville Jungle Construction of the first Haulover Bridge, 1942. Also other photos from other times including the second bridge, and the old ferry that was there before the first bridge was built. Haulover Bridge aerial view Quiet Haulover Creek in Belize City, long ago and more recently Singer Richie Havens in San Pedro, late 1980's Black/Hawk Eagle or Common Black Hawk White-tailed Hawk and a pair of "angry birds" (Fork-tailed Flycatcher's), Rio Bravo Zone-tailed Hawk Black-collared Hawk in flight Aerial view of the Hawkesworth Bridge in San Ignacio, 1969, and a photo of Sir Hawkesworth Artist's view of the Hawkesworth Bridge in Cayo, and surrounding Hawkesworth Bridge El Cayo, British Honduras, long ago, and a few photos from over the years. Also a bit of the history of the bridge including when the British Scimitar tanks crossed it to defend Belize from Guatemala View off the Hawkesworth Bridge in San Ignacio/Santa Elena Samuel Alfred Haynes (1899-1971) The ancient Maya elite with colourful headdresses Richard Headrick of Ramon's Village Resort and his wife Gina My Kind of Heaven When all heck breaks loose, here's how we will handle it. Old British Honduras Police Force Hat (Pith Helmet with badge), the evolution from the system of Magistrates to Legislative Assembly Hermit crab. Big one Large (9-inch shell) hermit crab Caribbean Hermit Crab (Coenobita clypeatus) in a West Indian top shell (Cittarium pica) "Red Reef" hermit crab Hermit crab with a recycled home A Tiny Hermit Crab Close-up Hermit crab closeup Hermit crab half out of its shell Well attended Hermit crab shell swap party! Hermit crab in a can The Heron H. passenger and freight boat, long ago. Lots of photos and history, also a story "My Last Coastal Journey on the Heron H." by Nick Pollard Carlos Hernandez, 2018 Belize Tour Guide Of The Year, with Marty Casado in 2001 on a Caves Branch tour Dr. Karl Stanislaus Heusner Gorgeous hibiscus, brown, red and orange Beautiful red and tan coloured Hibiscus hybrid Incredible red hibiscus Unusual Hibiscus Flower Gorgeous hibiscus Stunningly colored hibiscus Painting of Red Hibiscus Red Hibiscus with view towards the beach Huge hibiscus, 8 inches wide Red hibiscus by the sea Hibiscus Coast, painting by Barry Launius Hicatee Turtle Hatchling Drawing of a Hickatee Turtle, October is Hickatee Awareness Month Started your morning right? Toucans, Coffee and Trogons, Birding in the jungle at Hickatee Cottages Hidden Falls in the Pine Ridge Jan and Miles Casado at Hidden Valley Inn Aerial views of the Hidden Valley Inn and surrounding lands, also a short video of the property Hungry? The spareribs at Hidden Treasure Restaurant Hidden Treasure Restaurant on Ambergris Caye Cuban Music at Hideaway Bar The Hideaway Sports Lodge in San Pedro, 1997, and a bit about their amazing chairs and Jerry Jeff Walker there in 2002 with Linda Leach. Also various photos at the Hideaway Hiking in Belize, on the trail... The Histomap: 4000 years of World History Fabulous Hobie Cat Sailing at Banyan Bay! 2003 Hobie Cat Training!! 2004 Hofius Hardware store in Belize City over the years, also the Hofius-Hildebrandt Store and the Colosseum, located in the same place in the late 1800's Hogfish, Before and After The Hokeb Ha Vase, and a bit about the art of the Maya Hol Chan, Barrier Reef aerial Astrum helicopter view of the Hol Chan cut in the reef and snorkel site Mariko Wallen exploring Hol Chan, beautiful coral patch Time to go in! Scuba diving at Hol Chan Snorkeling at Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley, 2010 Diver surrounded by fish at Hol Chan Poster for Hol Chan Marine Reserve, from early 1990's Hol Chan Marine Reserve Extension Presentation Hol Chan Marine Museum Hol Chan Marine Reserve Awesome aerial of the Hol Chan Marine Reserve Snorkeling at Hol Chan Snorkeling at Hol Chan View from the pool at Hol Chan Reef Resort Hol Chan Reef Resort & Villas Richard Holder's new exhibition, entitled Project Poverty, opens October 9th, 2008 at the Mexican Institute Richard Holder's new exhibition, entitled Project Poverty, opens October 9th, 2008 at the Mexican Institute Holey Rock, Bladen Nature Reserve The Holidays are coming ... this year, why not make it a tropical one? Perfect Path: At the Holiday Hotel in San Pedro Article from 1967 in the Chicago Tribune by Jim Woodman, a travel writer and the first guest of the Holiday Hotel in San Pedro The Holiday Hotel in 1987, plus price list and list of services from 1985-1986 The Opening of Holiday Hotel, June 16, 1965, San Pedro's first hotel, San Pedro's first hotel. Pictured are Celi Nunez, Teacher Palacio, Premier George Price, Village Chairman Fido Nunez. Also a bit about the history of the San Pedro Holiday Hotel Holmes Caye, long ago. Now known as Simmonds Caye The new Holy Cross School in San Pedro held it's first Christmas Pageant. Dedication of the new Special Education Center at Holy Cross Holy Cross classmates take helicopter ride Dawn, an occupation therapist on a mission trip to the Holy Cross School with Jaymin Stuart Holy Cross Anglican School in San Pedro Holy Cross Anglican Primary School, gets ready for their first Independence Day parade, 2006 Front view of Holy Redeemer Church in Belize City, 1908 and 1915, video from 2020 Celebration at Holy Redeemer Church in Belize City, North Front Street in Belize City in 1890 Children waiting to receive their daily dose of Milk Powder at Holy Redeemer Primary School, 1965 Holy Redeemer with a chicle and coconut warehouse opposite, Belize City long ago Holy Redeemer, 1940's, banners saying "God Save the King." Also Holy Redeemer Cathedral and Rectory in Belize City from the 1930's Holy Redeemer Confirmation photo (1962-ish) Filming interview with wonderful teachers at Holy Redeemer School, Belize City Small home over the water line Ocean-front property! Tiny house on the reef, aerial Home sweet home, children in front of their home, painting by Alex Sanker Ferry crossing Hondo River at the Chetumal border in 1960s, another photo from about 1920-1940 Crossing the Noh Ucum (Rio Hondo) to go to Ramonal (Mexico), 2016 Both sides of the international border (Rio Hondo) of Belize and Mexico, circa 1940 and 1960's Hood's Bakery on Queen Street in Belize City, 1908 Hoop Dreams in Hattieville, 2001 Hope Bridge Town, painting by Walter Castillo Bishop Frederick Charles Hopkins and St. John's College Students, Circa 1916 Resort Strip of Hopkins Village, Belize Big group of folks on the beach, Seine Bight or Hopkins in the 1950s Beach view to the sea in Hopkins Village, Southern Belize Aerial photos of Hopkins Village Sunrise, Hopkins Bay in Belize Crowded Beach at Hopkins Point Hopkins beach, more rain this morning Mural at the entrance to Hopkins Village, Stann Creek In Hopkins, even the public toilet is a work of art Early morning sunrise in Hopkins Village, with fisherman Hopkins Village School Garifuna dancers School of Horse-eyed jack Horse eye jacks at Hol Chan School of jacks over the barrier reef Diver surrounded by a school of Horse-eye Jacks School of Horse Eyed Jack rising up from coral Horseback riding at duPlooy's #belize #horseback #swim Horseback riding in Cayo with Hanna Stables Isolated showers on a warm afternoon in Dangriga. The horses know where to stay cool. Horseback, looking out over 1000 Foot Falls, horse POV Horseback riding with Chaa Creek in Cayo Horseback riding in Cayo Horse balls tree, or Cojones de Caballo Holden Memorial Hospital, long ago. Also lots of photos of it as the Chateau Caribbean and a bit about the fire that destroyed the building in 2016. It was the Biddle's and McLeary's house before it was a hospital The Old Public Hospital in Belize City, erected in 1820 The old Belize City Hospital, long ago and now. Lots of photos of the old hospital The Belize City Hospital, 1975 Old Belize City Hospital The administration building at the old Belize City Hospital long ago. (Only the shell is still standing today) Old Cayo Hospital, San Ignacio, plus its 98th birthday celebration! Panoramic sunrise view to the sea from the roof of Hostel La Vista (formerly The Sands Hotel). Looking out over Central Park. The flower "Hot lips" fruiting, Psychotria poeppigiana View from the Hotel del Rio out towards the reef View to the sea from Hotel del Rio, San Pedro Rules on the wall at Hotel Marin in San Pedro, 1979 Colorful house on Caye Caulker Interesting San Pedro house just north of town A traditional Maya style house still in use in San Pablo Village, Orange Walk San Pablo Cultural Day, with participants Lol'ha from San Pablo & visitors from Yucatan and Quintana Roo, Mexico San Pedro house, painting A San Pedro House House of Representatives meeting under the Leadership of the first Minister, Hon. George Cadle Price, 1961 The 18 members of the House of Representatives in the 1965 general elections, British Honduras (Belize) Cabinet 1965 British Honduras, (Belize) Cabinet 1969 Howler Hill at dawn during the Blancaneaux Lodge Birdathon "Bartje" our resident Black Howler Monkey has discovered the Cecropia tree right next to the veranda Family of howler monkeys in a tree at Caves Branch, 2007 A howler monkey playing Peek-a-boo from the roof! If we look at the ancient Maya story of origins, the first howler monkey and spider monkey originated from human-like entities Nice close up view of a howler monkey howling! Young howler monkey enjoying breakfast at Lamanai Archaeological Reserve My small howler monkey Alvin and me on a sailing dory heading to Laughing Bird Caye, early 1970's Howler monkey relaxing in the foliage, at Ian Anderson's Caves Branch Baby howler monkey being loved at Wildtracks Young howler monkey hangs on a tree Howler Monkey at Xunantunich, Cayo Hobbes and his girls, calling in pre-release. Howler monkeys Newborn howler monkey falls from the tree Howler monkey watching the photographer Baby Howler monkey at Lamanai Peanut, one of this year's released howler monkeys Howler monkey howling Now this is real high fashion. Young orphaned howler monkeys and keeper Opening the pre-release cage doors at Wildtracks to let this year's howler monkey troops go free Baby Howler monkey hanging out Howler monkey up close and personal Da monkey has a monkey on his back Black Howler Monkey feeding in Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary Baby howler monkey Little Pea (Chicharito) enjoying exercise and sunlight after her feed. Baby howler howling... Mother howler monkey with her lil one Howler monkey at Lamanai Outpost Lodge Howler monkey facial features Face of a howler monkey Spotlight on howler monkey Black Howler Monkeys, called 'baboon' in the local Creole dialect Howler monkey at Lamanai Black Howler Monkey Howler monkey in the trees Baby Howler Monkey Family of howler monkeys Howler Monkey Howler Monkeys Howler monkey Hummingbird at Ian Anderson's Caves Branch Amazing photos of hummingbirds Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird Ruby-throated Hummingbird in my backyard Hummingbird nest in cacao tree White-Necked Jacobin Some assorted hummingbirds from our Garden at Green Hills Butterfly Ranch Male Green-Breasted Mango hummingbird in the nectar bar Long-Tailed Hermit (large hummingbird), Cockscomb Basin Green Breasted Mango Hummingbird Purple-crowned Fairy Hummingbird Rufous-tail Hummingbird, Amazilia tzacatl Neighbors: A pair of hummingbirds has their nest in the same almond tree from the seating area. Hummingbird Rufous-tailed Hummingbird sitting on its nest, Maya Legend of Hummingbirds Hummingbird Baby Hummingbird waiting for dinner in San Pedro Long billed Hermit, a Hummingbird Hummingbird in its nest, Lime Caye Representing the beauty of Belize. (Hummingbird Highway) Old concrete bridge on the Hummingbird Highway Bus traveling through the Maya Mountains on the Hummingbird Highway View of Hummingbird Highway from the tower at Billy Barquedier. Also a bit about the first vehicle down the road in 1953 Driveway in Springfield along the Hummingbird Highway Hummingbird Highway overlooking Melinda, Stann Creek District Hunters construct these structures to climb and shoot wildlife Aerial of Hunting Caye, part of the Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve Huracan Diving Lodge at Lighthouse Atoll Hurricane Dean approaches Belize Preparing for Hurricane Dean Downtown Belize City the day of Hurricane Dean Winds near peak of Hurricane Dean in Corozal 14 Aerial images of San Pedro and Caye Caulker after Hurricane Earl taken August 6, 2016 Effects of Hurricane Mitch and Hurricane Keith in downtown San Pedro The morning after Hurricane Dean Majahual, Mexico after Hurricane Dean Assisting the victims of Hurricane Hattie, HMS Londonderry, 1961 Hurricane Hattie in October 1961, including an article in "Soldier," the British Army Magazine Ration line in Belize City after Hurricane Hattie, 1961 Mehetibel and Hawtence Underwood (Gillette) looking at a line of soldiers in Belize city after Hurricane Hattie, 1961 Family living in what was left of their home after Hurricane Hattie. Belize City, 1961 "Hattieville" workmen completing the first of the hutments at the new emergency village after Hurricane Hattie No matter how many times you see this picture from Hurricane Hattie in 1961, it always leave an impact on you Hurricane Hattie damage in Belize City Photos and stories of Hurricane Hattie, 1961 "The calm before the storm," called Hurricane Felix, 2007 Football lives on amidst the damage from Hurricane Iris, San Marcos/ Big Falls area, October 2001 Outer bands of Hurricane Iris October 09, 2001 Marty and the boyz, pumping up the soccer ball after Hurricane Iris Convent in Belize City, 1931, after hurricane Hustler Tours, San Pedro Town in May 1993 The Hut, best family "Home Cookin" restaurant in San Pedro in 1986! I Dueling ibises, white ibis sparring for a nesting spot, stuck in the mud getting the shot White Ibis of Ambergris Caye A good day to reflect. American white ibis, Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary Ibis in flight, Ambergris Caye A morning for white ibis at Gra Gra Lagoon Ibis in flight Mangrove full of ibis Flock of White Ibis of Ambergris Caye, Eudocimus albus Ice Cream Bean, Inga Edulus Amazing face of a Laemanctus serratus (iguana) at the Fireburn Reserve in Corozal District Corytophanes cristatus (iguana) within one of the Twin Caves in the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve Beautiful iguana closeup, sunning in the mangroves A few shots of Green Iguanas taken in the San Pedro area Jade head (Closeup of the face of a green iguana) Seventeen wish willies (iguanas) on a wood pile in San Pedro Iguana, up close and personal! Iguana hiding in the rocks at Coco Beach Iguana watching swimmers in Vaca Lake area Green iguana with its tongue out! Iguana sculpture by Jack Westerhold Black Spiny-tailed Iguana (Ctenosaura similis) ~ called "wishwilly" by Belizeans Very bold wish-willy! Iguana emerging from its egg Green Thumb: Iguana arm on a branch, close up Modern Dinosaur Large iguana sculpture by "Iguana Jack" Westerhold One of Iguana Jack's best works, a ceramic iguana burrito yum, plus one of his business tshirts Yellow and orange iguana on a blue plate, ceramic by Iguana Jack (John Westerhold) Reflections of a Fat Boy, painting by Iguana Jack All dressed up and nowhere to go, painting by Iguana Jack Ceramic iguana by Iguana Jack "Iguana Jack" Westerhold outside San Pedro's first art gallery, 1980 Iguana on deck of palapa Iguana Caye Iguana in flowery foliage Resident Iguanas Iguanas Iguana in the jungle Iguana face Green Iguana The Green Iguana - A threatened species in Belize Imantodes cenchoa (snake) on Tinamou loop, Cockscomb Wildlife Basin Happy 25th Independence Day Belize! Belizean flag on the beach, Happy Independence Day! Fireworks at the Independence Day Eve Celebrations and video of Parade, San Pedro, 2016 Independence Day Fireworks on Ambergris Caye, 2018 Independence Day 1981 in San Pedro! Lots of photos! Independence celebration in Belize City, September 21, 1981 Celebrating Belize's Independence in Belize City, long ago Young lady celebrating Belize's Independence in San Pedro, 2019 Gorgeous dancers, Independence Day Parade, September 21, 2011 in San Pedro Independence Day, Downtown Belize City near Albert and King Street. 1981 34th Independence Day anniversary Happy Independence Day 2016! Young lady wishing Belize a Happy 30th Birthday, Independence Day Parade, September 21, 2011 in San Pedro Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, Prime Minister of Belize George Price and Governor General of Belize Dame Minita Gordon, September 21, 1981, Belize Independence Day Children in a float, Independence Day 2006 Tico and Sara's kids at the Independence Day parade on Caye Caulker San Pedro Independence Day Parade, 2009 Happy Birthday Belize! Flag monument at the main roundabout in Belize City Belize Independence Gala Dance, September 27th, 2009 in New York City Parade on the beach in San Pedro , Independence Day 2006 Party On Girls!!!!, Independence Day, 2006 View from Indigo Indigo construction progress Two Black Tailed Indigo Snakes (Drymarchon melanurus), at Bacalar Chico National Park and Marine Reserve Very long seeds, the bri-bri species called Inga edulis Big Insect! A hitch-hiker in the Chiquibul on the park ranger gear Insects near Anthuriums and Catasetum orchids Isla Bonita Elementary School students visit the town council Council Aerial view of Isla Marisol Resort Approaching a small island in Belize A Promise.... Beautiful Islands with Paved Runway for sale in Belize Treasure Island Academy: Pirates wreaking havoc! Big hug with lots of children, Island Academy Christmas Pageant 2013 Island Academy Colouring books! Schools On! Most of the Infant II class at the Island Academy Children performing at the Island Academy 2019 Christmas Show Island Academy Christmas Pageant Presents The Nutcracker Beautiful island painting Small island on the reef, aerial view Island Tackle Bar & Grill Beautiful Islands with Paved Runway for sale in Belize Islands In the Sun Club - newsletter from 1959 (or 1958) Making chocolate at IXCACAO Maya Belizean Chocolate, grinding the beans by hand. San Felipe J Portrait of the Jabiru while on the boat tour on the Crooked Tree Lagoon Jabiru Stork Composite showing a jabiru stork taking off into flight. Also an aerial video looking down on a jabiru flight Parade of jabiru, on the edge of the Crooked Tree Lagoon Two jabiru at their nest, near Belize River Lodge Fledgling jabiru in it's nest Belize’s Jabiru stork is the largest flying bird in the America with a wingspan of 2.5m Jabiru stork flies past a group of roseate spoonbills. Jabiru stork nest, mom with 4 babies Love is in the air! Courting Rufous-tailed Jacamars at Cockscomb Basin Jackfruit Radio gaga Jackson Jade Garden in San Pedro, about 1998 The original Jade Garden at Barrier Reef with Mama Sue... Soulan Wong Beautiful mural of the Jade Mosaic Mask Jade necklace found in the tomb of the seventh ajau (ruler), nicknamed Ruler G, of Pusilha (Toledo District) The Altun Ha Jade Head - Crown Jewel of Belize, goes on tour The Pectoral Jade (Wind Jewel) dating around A.D. 672 I Saw The Crown Jewel Of Belize - The Jade Head of Altun Ha Jadeite death mask from Santa Rita Chiqui, a 13 week old jaguar born and orphaned in the Chiquibul Forests The Jaguar Underworld: Male jaguar in a cave, caught by camera trap Two jaguars on the access road at Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary Jody Risser takes his jaguar for a walk into the sea, San Pedro, Christmas 1989 Black Jaguar, Ek' Balam Painting depicting a ritual Mayan jaguar sacrifice Happy jaguar rolling around, viewed from camera trap Maya jaguar effigy, probably a whistle Jaguar walking along near the temples at Lamanai, also the Maya Legend of the Jaguar Juvenile jaguar along the Southern Highway Jaguar taking a pause to refresh The elusive and powerful jaguar (Panthera onca) well camouflaged Kissing each other inside the mouth of the giant jaguar mouth front door of Jaguar's Temple, a little on the history of the building (Teatro Arena, Tarzan's Night Club) Jaguar and cattle coexisting peacefully High Five from Rocky, the largest jaguar in the zoo, Up close and personal, inside the cage in his cage Jaguar face mural Feisty wild kitten - the orphaned jaguar cub Chiquibul Jaguar on the road entering Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary Tika, our beautiful Panthera Onca - that's Jaguar in ordinary people talk Jaguar Romance Baby jaguar "Hero" at the Belize Zoo Jaguar tracks along the side of the road Junior the jaguar being playful Junior (the jaguar) Yawns, shows his tongue... Jaguar Shaman San Pedro's Jaguar King Rylan (3 years old) hand feeding Junior the Jaguar Jaguar Crossing the Western Highway Two jaguar cubs Junior the playful Jaguar at the Belize Zoo Tikatu the jaguar at Banana Bank Lodge Jaguar Maya jaguar glyph Junior (the jaguar) takes a drink Jaguar Temple dismount Jaguar Temple at Lamanai taken from a helicopter, cover of Joshua Berman's upcoming Moon Guide to Belize Sitting on the edge of the top of the Jaguar Temple at Lamanai Tikatoo, jaguar at Banana Bank Black Jaguar Jaguar taking a catnap Painting of a Jaguar in the Forest, by Curvin Mitchell Jaguar in the window Jaguar Reef Lodge & Spa lit up at night Jaguarundi with its cub Portrait of a predator. The jaguarundi, Belize's smallest wildcat. Also jaguarundi footprints on Ambergris Caye and a short video Jaguarundi seen at a camera trap James Bus Line on the mainland Dan and Eileen Jamison Dan and Eileen Jamison Jane & Jet Janelle with papaya Jankunu Festival in Dangriga Jankunu, painting by Alex Sanker Jankunu 1950's Jankunu Dancers, the dance also known as The Wanaragua, long ago January Jones filming a PSA for Oceana regarding the whale sharks Two Japanese ladies explore the dock Jauncy Vase, excavated at Buenavista del Cayo, Belize Jawfish - these guys live in little burrows in the sand and are very shy Jungle Jeanie's German shepards surfing, Hopkins Holding a jellyfish off the coast of Barranco Translucent Spot Winged Comb jellyfish Comb jellyfish (family Ctenophora) Swimming jellyfish Blue Button Jellyfish, (Porpita Porpita) Portuguese man o' war jellyfish, also a drawing of one by Jayson Forman Snorkeler with moon jellyfish (and yes that is Cobie Smulders) The Sun, The "Moon" and the Star: Jellyfish with Cobie Smulders Blue Button jellyfish Cannonball Jellyfish, Stomolophus meleagris Jellyfish, Warty Moon, Pelagia noctiluca Moon jellyfish Man o' war empanadas Jerry's Crab Shack in San Pedro, 2003 Captain Jerry’s Most Excellent Beach BBQ Jesus lizard Jet and Jet's Bar, at the International Airport Cartoon of Jet of Jet's Bar in Philip Goldson International Airport Jet (Mr. Holland) at his bar at International Airport Dave Childs, Kung and Jet Making jewelry Jewfish, painting by Rose Escalante Large jewfish (goliath grouper) caught long ago Pou with a huge jewfish, 1988 in San Pedro Mouth of a huge jewfish caught in the early 1990's Skip Berlin with a 250-300 pound jewfish... Venezuela 1968 70 pound Goliath Grouper, also known as Jew Fish The Jew Fish 600+ pound jewfish caught in 1994 (or so) Jimbo at Big Daddy's, around 1986 Joe of Joe's Bike Rental Joe of Joe's Bikes, San Pedro - December 2010 Joe Habaneros Coleen Johnson, the owner of Fido's with her husband Howard, long ago! Angela Kinsey from "The Office" and Rashida Jones of "Parks and Recreation" Rashida Jones and Angela Kinsey snorkeling above the coral reefs of Belize Jose and his mama Yolanda A beautiful morning at Journeys End, sunrise Journey's End from the air Chef Scotty at Journey's End on Ambergris Caye for a Christmas buffet, pre-1998 Julie on the road from San Pedro to Journey's End resort Sunrise at Journeys End Belize Jouvert 2012 – Making the Mud! Juan, dive instructor at White Sands Dive Shop Nelcito Juarez with a drawing of himself as a baby Nigel Juarez with his design for a tattoo Happy 4th of July from San Pedro Dense jungle, with a little bamboo! Aerial view of Jungle Camp in southern Belize Working deep in the jungle

K K-Paz de la Sierra arrives in San Pedro Kama Lounge Bistro Restaurant His Majesty's sloop "Kangaroo," 1828 Aerial of Karst Hills between Five Blues Lake and St. Margaret's Village, near 17 Karst hills along the southern flank of the Maya Mountains from the side and above Queen for a day... or maybe longer... Colette Kase Happy Girl, Colette Kase Crayola Katydid, sure is a beautiful bug! Blueish green Leaf Mimic Katydid Lichen katydid. (Markia hystrix), Amazing looking orthoptera Aerial view of a kayaker along the reef Kayak view from the reef View from a kayak towards shore Why don’t you put down the camera and help me get in the kayak? Kayaking with Slickrock Adventures Aerial view: kayaking atop the spur and groove (coral formation alternating coral mounds with sand troughs) off South Water Caye Kayaking through coral, split level view, above and below the water "Kayaking" the Chiquibul River Bradley's boat, Kaye Dreamer and Astrum Helicopters Landing in San Pedro three days after Hurricane Keith Ken and rickshaw in San Pedro Temporary Kendal Bridge The location in Belize City that used to have a Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) franchise, and a bit about the fry chicken business in Belize City back in the day Kes the Band on top of Altun Ha In memory of my good friend David Mervin Key Mervin Key and Chico Gomez Group photo from the 2019 Kids in Action Summer Program Kimberly with her new camera rig Today's Newest Diver in the World! Congrats Kimberly Kind Kids Adventure, learning about reptiles Behold the King: A billboard on the Western Highway that is a 'family portrait' of Dean & Kim Barrow and others dressed as the British royal family Celebration of the Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary, 1911 in Belize City Celebrating the coronation of King George VI in Belize City, May 1937 North Front Street in Belize City with banners to celebrate the coronation of King George V. Also Children's Parade at Government House On Coronation Day, June 1911 The celebration (Feu de Joie) in Belize City of the Coronation of King George V on June 22, 1911 Aerial view of King Vulture Falls in the Mountain Pine Ridge Tropical Kingbird Food Quarrel! Tropical Kingbird Ringed Kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata) Kingfisher American Pygmy Kingfisher Ringed Kingfisher Female American Pygmy Kingfisher American Pygmy Kingfisher Dusk has only just set in and the night-shift by means of this Kinkajou (Nightwalker) is already taking over Solo male kinkajou relaxing before nightfall at the Rio Maya Bird Sanctuary Orphaned juvenile Kinkajou Adorable kinkajous can be found in the trees of Southern Belize Victor the kinkajou: rescued from poachers Great Kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus) with his crest up Kiskadees seem to eat anything that they can catch. This little crab was having a bad day Kissing bug A Máasewal kitchen in the Maya Village of Cristo Rey Corozal White-tailed Kite on a tree stump Plumbeous Kite, one of my favorite raptors of all times Plumbeous Kite and fledgling Two young ladies playing with a kite on the beach on Caye Caulker Kiteboarding off Ambergris Caye Kiteboarding fun in San Pedro, flying over a jet ski! Bradley Mazin up in the air! Kitesurfing at Cayo Espanto, bunch of folks flying all over! Kitesurfing off Ambergris Caye Kitesurfing through a rainbow Kitesurfing off Ambergris Caye, Rodolphe MacKeene in nuclear grab trix Juvenile gray-headed kite KiteXplorer private spot Balloons — with Amy Knox Joseph Koenig enjoying a colorful day of fishing the Ambergris Caye flats, Iguana Caye Nancy R. Koerner with her son Julian Sherrard, mid-1970's, almost directly across the river from the property which would later become Chaa Creek Beach at Koko King on Caye Caulker Kokomo Beach Hotel ~ Sailwinds Beach Suites ~ Diane's Beach House - on Caye Caulker Swimming at the hut at the Barracks kraal in Belize City, 1970's Kraal at the old St. John’s College campus at Loyola Park aka Old Colleges in Belize City, 1915-1920 Kraal at St. George's Caye, Buster and Charles Chavannes, long ago. Also map of St. George's Caye from 1764 and an offshore view circa 1910 Kraal at St. George's Caye circa 1969, the two children in the photo are Shawn and Stan Bradley A sign written in Kriol protesting a proposed port for cruise ships in the town of Placencia Kumbia Kings dancers, onstage at the Costa Maya Festival 2005 Kung Goes Fishin with the Boys L L's Diner near the Yarbrough Bridge in Belize City La Beliza Resort, located eight miles north of San Pedro Town Dr. La La's Daughter Lisa in 1988 taking windsurfing lessons La Immaculada Primary School Orange Walk Town, 1917 La Margarita Restaurant on Ambergris Caye, about 1999 Amethyst Villa at La Perla del Caribe at night Views from La Perla del Caribe One morning at La Perla del Caribe Small lacewing eggs suspended on threads Young lady on Caye Caulker Young lady bringing in the coconut Lovely lady on the dock.... Happy young lady, early 1980's Young lady on Caye Caulker Beautiful lady on the dock Pine Ladybird - Exochomus quadripustulatus Ladyville Evangelical Primary school visiting the Chiquibul National Park Swimming on the "West Side" of the island, or the lagoon side Lakeside Bar, 1994ish Susan and Wil Lala on the 20th anniversary of Wil's plane accident Susan Lala, Kim Brown Prideaux, Carol Brown, Barbara Wilkinson, and Marge Askew of the O’Hell Card Group, long ago Susan and Wil Lala take a horseback ride at Banana Bank with John Carr and Sherman Excavating Lamanai Riding the River to Lamanai Tropic Air flight over Lamanai Lamanai Stela Temple before reconstruction, with Elizabeth Graham Lamanai Temple and mask The main temple of the Mayan site of Lamanai, translated as "submerged crocodile," rises out of the forest along the New River Lagoon Temple mask at Lamanai Aerial view showing the area around Lamanai and the New River Lagoon Maya stelae at Lamanai, closeup. Also a bit about Lord Smoking Shell Lamanai, View from the top of the Jaguar Temple Descending the Jaguar Temple at Lamanai Panoramic view from the top of the High Temple at Lamanai Aerial view of Lamanai and the New River Lamanai Canoeing at Lamanai Outpost Lodge Sunrise from the dining room at Lamanai Outpost Lodge View from Lamanai Outpost Lodge Very rare pre-historic looking lancefish caught in our Belizean waters Land Rover, only car on Ambergris Caye, along the beach, 1984. Also a story by Jayson Forman on early "traffic" issues in San Pedro in the 1980's The O Restaurant at Las Terrazas Resort Nighttime panorama at Las Terrazas Resort at sunset Las Terrazas at night The Last Supper, Belizean style Waves of clouds wash over Laughing Bird Caye Laundry for rent Lazy Lizard at Sunset The Lazy Lizard Bar & Grill on Caye Caulker October 16, 2000 after Hurricane Keith Leafcutter Ants Leaf cutter ant trail Lebeha Drummer at Hopkins Bay Beach Resort Views from the beautiful Belize Legacy Resort Legs up at Portofino Resort Lena's Hotel, beachfront on Caye Caulker, long ago Sanpedrano pilot Gerald Leslie, 1986ish MJ Leslie, the best trainer of Kitesurfing here in San Pedro, doing his thing! A plaque made by one of the kids at Liberty Children's Home, very appropriate for Election Day. "Les Tak, Mo Axion" Liberty Hall and surrounding area after Hurricane Greta in 1978 Liberty Hall in Belize City, long ago and now British Honduras 50' Commercial License Plate Life is good! Gaff Rigged Sand Lighter Here are a few pics from a recent camping trip to Lighthouse Atoll Views from Lighthouse Reef Atoll Lighthouse Atoll Lighthouse Reef Atoll, Belize from 9000 feet Lighthouse Reef underwater scene Welcome to Lighthouse Reef Resort Two bolts of lightning in the valley Lightning out over the sea off Ambergris Caye A wet time lapse of a lightning storm moving onshore from right to left. Also a story and drawing by Jayson Forman about storms and lightning in San Pedro, 1985 Pink lightning Miss Lil's house / Rodriguez Restaurant on Caye Caulker, 1979 Beautiful Water lily Beautiful blooming Queen Emma lilies High waves, 1988 Hurricane Gilbert when the waves washed up in Cholo's and Lily's You can't beat the view... or the fried fish - at Lily's Treasure Chest Beachside vendor in front of Lily's Treasure Chest in San Pedro Lunch at Lily's View to the sea on Lime Caye Huge cliffs of limestone Charles Lindbergh lands in Belize City, 1927 Photos of Charles Lindbergh's reception in Belize, late 1927 and early 1928 Charles Lindbergh on his second trip to Belize, 1929 Love at Lino's, San Pedro A lionfish - such a beautiful fish, too bad it does not belong here in the Caribbean, especially on the Belize Barrier Reef. 1 Diver, 1 Spear, 1 bag, 1 Dive = 54 Lionfish! Awesome red lionfish drawing, pterois volitans Lionfish on the reef Sorting Lionfish on the beach Chino with a Lionfish... bigin Belize Lions Zone 59 Organization participating in the 69th Annual Isthmania Convention in Puerto Cortez, Honduras Lions in their den... Liquor Shop, San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, Belize - April 2013 Only nasty people litter Mary Ellen Steven’s Little Italy was a very popular restaurant back in the day, located where Calientes is now in the Spindrift, 1990's Lizard, at The Lodge at Big Falls Ben Popik with his head dripping lizards Middle American Ameiva festiva lizard Belizean lawn ornament... lizard in the brush Lizardfish feeding on a Red Hind. Turneffe Atoll Lane Llewellyn, Eileen Wilhelm-Kuschel, Michelle Torres and Tamara Cooper Catching lobsters: one in each hand! Fishing For Lobster. Also the History of the Lobster Industry in Belize, Freezer vessel Betty Jean and the Catalina seaplane, and stories of huge lobsters! Up close and personal: Lobster eye view Large lobster caught off Hopkins Panulirus laevicauda, smoothtail spiny lobster, incredible rainbow-like colours Three pretty ladies in their boat with freshly caught lobsters Lobster hunting with Eric Henkis on Ambergris Caye Slipper lobster Spiny lobsters on the BBQ Grill Small girl, HUGE lobster! Photos from the first day of lobster season, 2020 Gazing at lobster in a tank Pioneers of our lobster fishing industry from San Pedro: Rafael "Raf" Nunez, Ramon Nunez, Armando "German" Graniel, Gonzalo "Reds" Lara, Cruz "Tio Cruz" Nunez, Rosendo "Papi" Graniel. Long ago. Lobster traps on Caye Caulker Huge pile of lobster traps Giant lobster - 4.5 Kg (10 lbs) Huge lobsters just brought onboard, one was 15 pounds Lobster traps ready to set. We're looking forward to June 15th. A wrecked old lobster fishing sloop the Elizabeth A lobster boat anchored in front of town, 1980's Attack Lobster on prey The fresh and unique taste of Caribbean Spiny Lobster is hard to beat Caribbean spiny lobster Caribbean Spiny Lobsters, plus a nice view of a lobster face Larry the lobster a big hit with the children at the Managed Access event in Copper Bank Spiny lobster, painting at the Placencia 2014 Art & Music Festival White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean Hillyboo with a lobster, a few years ago... Lobster traps on Caye Caulker Lobster- Blue Hole Lobby at 160 feet A lobster feast is near.... Big river lobster, aka Écrevisse, aka crayfish, aka Macrobrachium carcinus HUGE Gaffed Lobster, 1970's, What it was like for a British soldier on Ambergris Caye in the 1970's Holy lobster Batman...that's one big Crustacean!!!! Lobsters, caught and cooked Lobsterfest on Caye Caulker Lobster Fest 2009, Caye Caulker Twas The Night Before Lobster Catching a rock lobster San Pedro Lobster Festival 2015 starts today! The Lodge at Big Falls Log saw at Hillbank logging camp, 1940's Long Caye Wall Group fun on the beach with kayaks, Long Caye Beach at Glover's Reef Aerial view of Long Caye Aerial view of Long Caye at Glover’s Reef Heads of Agreement Looting at Bridgefoot in Belize City! Store between Augusto Quan and Matus Brothers, 1981 Spring Break San Pedro style, Lopez's baby sitting services! Lord Rhaburn Combo 1965, also an interview with him from 2022 Belize represented at 2010 Los Angeles Lakers victory parade Los Angeles Lakers' fans in Belize Love on the deck, gazing at the reef Low tide on Ambergris Caye, morning of October 19 2011 Cordell Lozano aka C Dog Well camouflaged, recently hatched night hawk chicks at Lubaantun Archaeological Excavation At Lubaantun Toledo District, 1920's Huge air plant at Lubaantun "Fallen Stones" at Lubaantun, also a video of the site Lucky, a Belizean man Lucky Strike Elementary School Luffa (also known as Towel gourd) Unpiling the luggage at the airport Lunar eclipse as seen from San Pedro Lunar eclipse Feb 2008 Today's Lunch Menu : Rice with Vegetables, grilled fish with fresh pineapple and natural juice M Comparing the west bank and the east bank of the Macal, Mountain Pine Ridge on the left, Chiquibul Forest on the right. Aerial view of the Macal River Macal River canyon in Cayo Navigating the Macal River in Cayo, ten photos from long ago Ladies washing and drying clothes at the Macal River banks, long ago Couple enjoying a quiet afternoon along the Macal River on the Santa Elena side of the river Aerial view of the Macal River Crossing the Macal on foot, the upper Macal Wallace Blue, my macaw In search of the Scarlet Macaws Scarlet macaws in a misty Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary Flying scarlet macaws in Red Bank, Stann Creek Blue and Gold macaw feasting on a mango and pineapple at Belize Bird Rescue Roadside Parrots (Macaw), painting by Sami Linares Beautiful mural in Corozal, Maya woman with macaw Two scarlet macaws who were rescued from poachers Christmas colors in Belize, a scarlet macaw cleaning its feathers Birds eye view of two scarlet macaw Spectacular view of Scarlet macaw in flight Twenty two scarlet macaws in their feeding tree, 2nd photo of them flying in a flock Scarlet Macaws in flight, in the depths of the massive Chiquibul Forest Scarlet Macaw family with chick almost ready to fledge from the nest The endangered scarlet macaw feeding among bromeliads on a tree trunk Scarlet macaws in the Chiquibul Scarlet macaws formation landing Scarlet macaw launching into flight Chiquibul’s charismatic bird mascot, Scarlet 2 scarlet macaw chicks looking cute Scarlet Macaw: Volunteering with Scarlet Six in the Chiquibul Forest Reserve Scanning the Scarlet Macaw habitat in the Cockscomb Basin Macaw in the Chiquibul Forest Flock of scarlet macaw filling up a tree! Scarlet macaw chick hatched, second egg still to hatch! Scarlet macaws are found high in the canopy of rainforest habitats below 1,000 m. Scarlet Macaw in the Chiquibul Scarlet macaw landing in a tree Scarlet macaw chicks, in their nest in a hole in a tree Baby macaw peeking out of its nest, waiting for its family to return Scarlet Macaw on the Upper Macal River Scarlett macaw in full flight from head on view Scarlet macaw chick, A face that all mothers could love A pair of Scarlett Macaw being lovey dovey The elusive scarlet macaw Looking down on scarlet macaws as they fly Scarlet macaw at Corozal Bay Scarlet Macaws in Early Morning Light A flock of Scarlett macaws in the jungle Scarlet Macaws - So beautiful, so endangered, so in need of our help!!! A female Scarlet Macaw already incubating eggs, peeps out of her nesting cavity MacPedro Macuahuitl: Maya weapon Magic "The Belizean Wonder Dog" Cover of Magnum Belize 2011 guide Loggers squaring mahogany in Belize, around 1930, also video on Long Lost Logs from Belize, and a little history of the mahogany and logwood industry in Belize. A list of mahogany contractors from the late 1800's to the mid 1960's The chute by Vaca Falls for transporting mahogany logs, long ago Mahogany Chippendale China cabinet, 1750's Mahogany rafts, Belize Harbour 1908 Seed pod from the Mahogany tree Mahogany boomed, British Honduras long ago Gigantic Mahogany along a forest trail Mahogany boat Mahogany Hall Boutique Resort Reminisce on images of the Golden Years of our Mahogany and lumber industry in Belize Picking up passengers and mail from the U.S. mail boat in 1910, also a bit about mail delivery in the islands in the 1950's Choli Castellanos Majarrez residence in Belize City, no longer there... long ago The Majestic Theatre in Belize City, late 1960's The Majestic Theatre in Belize City, painting by Rachel Heusner The old Majestic Theatre on Queen Street in Belize City is now a church Malpighia, compare to spathulifolia, Malpighiaceae. Red berries James Maloney hooks a Mako shark with LARGE teeth Imagine what it must be like to soar like these man-o-war birds and watch the sunrise each morning ... White-collared Manakin Red Capped Manakin Manatee off Ambergris Caye Two manatee swimming about... Manatee and her calf Manatee on the top of the water An amazing picture of a manatee around the tiny village of Sarteneja Manatee hovering over turtle grass Manatee getting cleaned by fish Closeup, feeding a manatee Snorkeling over a manatee Manatees off Caye Caulker Two manatees hanging out together Rescuing manatees, Jamal Galves. Several photos and a great cartoon with Jamal as Manatee Man Jamal Galves enjoying snorkeling with his gentle giant manatee friend, also a nice video Four awesome photos of manatees by Tony Rath Feeding a rescued baby manatee with a bottle at Wildtracks Portrait of a West Indian Manatee in the waters off the coast of Belize Manatee off Caye Caulker Diver and manatee Manatee on the sandy bottom Diver and manatee A lonely manatee gently swims above a sandy bottom Rosie, our largest rehab manatee A pair of Antillean Manatee Manatee doing Christmas shopping Record Number of Manatees Seen in Belize Baby manatee The Manatee Baby manatee are cute, Belize Manatee Rehabilitation Centre Diver and manatee Manatee in Hol Chan Aerial view of the Manatee River Blue mango tree heavily loaded with ripe fruit Huge Mango, two pounds on the scale Cool walkway in the mangroves Mangrove roots under the sea, a special spot in the Pelican Range Mangroves at sunset Small mangrove reaching for the sky Very cool Buttonwood mangrove, Conocarpus erectus, on the beach in San Pedro Mangrove roots, explaining the three types of mangroves in Belize Beautiful blue sky above mangroves Mangroves are awesome! Mangrove planting creates public awareness for Std. 3 students Mangroves are a precious resource of Ambergris Caye Plant mangroves ... Save our beach. Kisha Itzab, Coqui Rodriguez, Janet Chavez, Gaby Badillo, Marcelo Castillo, Alejandra Arana, Kristy Ancona, Hazel Gutierrez, Wendy Agustin Mangrove sprout in turtle grass, taken at South Water Cay Beautiful mangrove.... Mangrove sunset In the mangroves, on the back side of Ambergris Caye Mangroves on the back side of Ambergris Caye Kickin' it, boating in the mangroves Mangroves on the lagoon side of Ambergris Caye Young mangrove starting life in the seagrass beds, view above and below the waterline, also a bit about the propogation of red mangroves Dead Leaf Mantis Praying mantis up close A small and jovial praying mantis Hitchhiker on my golf cart this morning, praying mantis Great photo of a mantis FCD's Rafael Manzanero meets the Queen Map of Mundo Maya Belize, by Savanna Redman Map of Maya City-States Beautiful painting of a map of Belize A 1961 map of the border between British Honduras (now Belize) and Guatemala Map: Part of the boundary between British Honduras and Guatemala from the Wyke–Aycinena Treaty (1859), Belize-Guatemala Border Dispute Giovanni Marin's Awesome Map of San Pedro 1787: A Map of a Part of the Yucatan or That Part of the Eastern Shore within the Bay of Honduras Allotted to Great Britain for the Cutting of Logwood Margarita Mike's on Caye Caulker Cousins - Margie's nieces Two Marin boys examining the fish their father caught Captain Carlos ‘Kechu’ Marin Jr., fishing guide Edilberto "Betito" Marin of San Pedro with his daughters Mireya Castillo, Imelda Staines, Flor Nunez, and Nita Marin John Marin "Soy Chapina" marimba band, also the Belize National Anthem by the marimba band 'Los Hijos del West' Mr. Pats of Caye Caulker (aka Mr. Marin) Old Market in Downtown Belize City after the 1931 Hurricane Swinging the bridge after dark. A rare picture of the old Belize City market lit up at night In front of the old Belize City Market by the swing bridge along the river looking to the sea, 1923 and 1978, also new City Hall in the same location, also some of the history of the old Belize City Market Awesome detailed view of the old downtown market in Belize City, at the south foot of the Swing Bridge, early 1900's. Also a view of the Swing bridge, 1910 The old market and Courthouse Wharf in Belize City, in front of Mule Park (now the new City Hall), 1890's Belize Old Market Square, long ago The old downtown market in Belize City, at the south foot of the Swing Bridge, long ago, Market Day: Memories of the Old Belize City Central Market Waterside Market in Belize City, c. 1900 Unloading bananas at market, long long ago Market Day, painting by Rachel Heusner. Also a bit about shopping on Saturday, Market Day in Belize City Downtown Belize City mid 1970's. The Belizean Fried Chicken sign, old carrier bikes, and Trout Hall orange juice boxes Celebrating Bob Marley at the San Pedro House of Culture Huge Blue marlin Marlin jumping from the water Lunch at Maruba Beach at Mar de Tumbo Aerial photo of the Marco Gonzalez area Spring Equinox Event at Marco Gonzalez Maya Site on the Southern End of Ambergris Caye Structure 13 at the Marco Gonzalez Maya Site on Ambergris Caye Visit by Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret, sister of Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Belize in 1958, and other photos and a pamplet from her visit Old Princess Margaret Drive before Marina Towers. Long ago... Also its inauguration in 1958 with the Princess in attendance, and other photos from her visit Princess Margaret Comes to Belize, 1958 White Margates Black Margate A school of black margates swim above the reef at Hol Chan Marine Reserve Cute baby margay and it's mom Lethally demure. An arboreal predator, the margay is seldom seen in Belize Mariachi band on Caye Caulker The Three Marias Marina's Store is nothing, if not iconic. San Pedro 2005 Osmond Peter Martin, DD, third bishop of the Catholic Church for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Belize City-Belmopan, late 1950's Tammy Martinez and friends at Basil Jones in June 2001 The Bombs: Ranisha Roches, Abigail Garbutt, and Shanna Martinez Starry sky in the jungle near Martz Farm Treehouses A day on the Macal River with Lazaro and Millie Martinez of Martz Farm Treehouses Mash Hardware, San Pedro's first hardware store, 1980's The front of Mash Hardware in San Pedro, early 1990's Mask Man in his shop in Belize City, 1960's Masks on Masks on Masks, Scuba Diving during the Covid-19 Pandemic Bobby Mason and friends, "Me and Bobby McGee" at Fido's in San Pedro, 1983 Master Lee’s in San Pedro 2005 Costa Maya Girls, a full body mood mud picture taken while they were on a Day Spa Adventure at Maruba Resort Jungle Spa Maruba Resort Jungle Spa Statue of Mary, San Pedro cemetery long ago... Cabana at Mata Chica Valin Miller, Joe Miller and Phillipe Berthome at Mata Chica about 1997 Nadia Taricco and Berthome Philippe Berthome from Mata Chica, 1998 View to the sea from above and behind Matachica Resort, 2020 Mata Chica during construction, view to the sea, 1997 View to the sea from Mata Chica, about 1998. Only one unit was completed at the time Mata Chica, aerial view from the west Beach and pier at Mata Chica Allan and Tasha on their wedding day at Mata Chica View towards the reef from the Mata Grande area, Ambergris Caye Jason and Mandy Walker have opened the Mata Grande Grocery store Mata Grande Grocery, front of store and BBQ area Mata Rocks area, aerial view 1998 Mata Rocks pier and view to the north, long ago Mata Rocks Drawing of Sharon Matola playing her guitar to an audience of animals, she passed away last Sunday, what a wonderful and unique woman. Also a video "Celebrating Sharon Matola: Wildlife Hero." Old lighthouse at Mauger Caye (Maga Caye), long ago Sunrise in Maya Beach Icons of Maya art The Tzolk'in calendar, Maya Calendar Maya short count calendar The Maya Cross, a symbol of the tree of life, showing the Upper, Middle, and Underworld This artwork captures a nightscene very beautifully, at what an ancient Maya site could have looked like shortly after being abandoned The Maya Warrior Code A traditional Yucatec Maya house in the village of Patchakan, Corozal Water and the Maya The Maya and their Star Wars Maya beliefs about the afterlife Sunrise over the Maya Golden Landscape Maya kaloomte' sitting stylishly on a jaguar pelt, a symbol of royalty and power Maya Languages and earliest examples of Maya writing Painting of a Maya couple living large, with house, waterfall, pond, and spider monkey. Maya woman, San Antonio, Toledo. After Hurricane Iris A priest with Maya guides traveling by dory to villages, 1915 The indigenous Maya and Carib of Toledo ( one was used for a stamp in 1953 ) Both taken at the house of a Garifuna family in Punta Gorda Maya Center, gateway to the Jaguar Preserve Maya girl Celebration of Maya Heroes Day in Orange Walk The Maya Universe, Tree of Life, Upper and lower worlds Maya Musical Instruments, conch shell trumpet, whistles, flute, rasp, Bonampak Mural Indigenous Maya people of Southern Belize performing a spiritual ritual at Indian Creek Maya Yucatec child looks out the window in the village of Patchakan Maya Airways (Maya Island) terminal in San Pedro 1974, also a photo of the terminal in the 1980's and the first taxi in San Pedro owned by Mash Salazar in front of the Maya Airways Hut, 1970's. Also a drawing of the Maya Airways Agency / Ticket Counter in 1984 Maya Airways DC3 from the 1960's, rate schedule from 1962 Maya Island Air Terminal in San Pedro, top photo is about 1998-99, bottom photo is about 1996 Crossing the Maya Mountains, the vistas are stunning Flying over the Maya Mountains Aerial view looking north from the foothills of the Maya Mountains to the karst hills and plain of central Belize The Maya Mountains have many Mysteries, which have not been revealed to most Belizeans Looking out over the Maya Mountains View of the mountains in Southern Belize Savanna morphs into pine morphs into broadleaf morphs into fire burned fern to ridgetop, foothills of the Maya Mountains in Central Belize, Stann Creek Rainbow over the Maya Mountains Sometimes I am left speechless at the natural beauty of this country ... Foothills of the Maya Mountains Fun at Mayan King Waterfall Maya King Waterfall, Miss Belize Rebecca Rath underneath View from the Mayan Princess to the sea, 1997 View from the sea of the Mayan Princess Hotel Mayan Secrets Spa No Mayan Temple here, just a Mayan Sand Castle Family photo from the top of a Maya temple Big Drop Falls in the Mayflower Bocawina National Park Mayflower Bocawina National Park Jesus Batres Suspension Bridge inside the Mayflower Bocawina National Park Map of Mayflower Bocawina National Park Mayflower Tree, Tabebuia Rosea CHAC BALAM: a novel by S. J. Mazzullo Belize's MCC Garden and action packed football! Long ago... Also a bit about football (soccer) by Hector Silva Celi McCorkle at the grave of Elvis Presley Celi McCorkel with a loaded empanada, 1981 Lisa McCorkle-Guerrero and Celi Jean McCorkle outside Holiday Hotel Christmas Party-1984 Corry McDermott, Janet McDermott, and Lucy Stiller, cruising in Don Stiller's 25' Mexican Ponga Jerry McDermott, with Famous Entertainer, Rudy Cabral at the famous Paradise Bar, early 80's Cory and Janet McDermott, 1990's Jerry McDermott, early 80's Jerry McDermott reading "T'was the night before Xmas." And with Santa. Jerry McDermott golfing at Caye Chapel Sean McDermott with Barbara Streisand recently in Europe Kelly Mcguire at Fidos South Kelly McGuire & the Band present the 2nd Annual “Concert at the Reef” Long-time Island Visitor William McQueen Mealy bug cocoon with long white hairs Family in Medina Bank after Hurricane Iris, 2001 Family home of William Mejia, also known as Captain Foote, in Mullins River long ago Kicking back on the seawall at Memorial Park, Belize City Aerial view of Memorial Park, Belize City, taken June 2009 The "Real men of San Pedro"! Vintage group photo late 70s early 80s! This is EPIC! Mennonite with his buggy Crossing the river to the Mennonites area, 1985 Mennonite family in a horse drawn buggy with a tandem horse team, near Spanish Lookout in 1976 Mennonite men clearing forest, and a group of Mennonite children of Shipyard, 1959 Mennonite children walking down the road, copy of the Agreement between the Government of Belize and the Mennonite Community in 1957 Mennonite Boys at Shipyard Mermaid mural at Coco Locos Mermaids are Real This Young Mermaid is getting ready for a night out. A mermaid seen recently while snorkeling at Mexico Rocks Check ladder before taking a step up... Giant Mesquite Bug Nymph, Thasus neocalifornicus Mesquite bugs (Thasus neocalifornicus) Giant mesquite bugs in my Surinam cherry tree A message in the sand Mexican vine snake Mexico Rocks area, Ambergris Caye Green turtle and Sargent Major fish greet the snorkelers at Mexico Rocks Mickey & Nita's Snacks, Nita's Foods, San Pedro 1987 Vintage Rudy Miguel: The Cycling Classics! Mike's Club in the 1970's, Belize City. Also its demolition in 2022 Mike's Caribbean Club at the J-Byrds site, Placencia 1971 Mr. Mike, a cowboy in San Pedro Tropical Milkweed, host plant for Monarch and Queen butterflies, Asclepia curassavica The Milky Way over the Southern Environmental Association ranger station at Little Water Caye Millipede Milo's Hotel, store and bar, 1975 and early 1980's. Also a drawing of it and a view of the San Pedro cemetery from Milo's Hotel. Also Steve Manuel, aka "Papi Box," or "Papi," bartender at Milo’s bar Burning milpa, not just 'slash and burn' The first all Belizean Cabinet of Ministers, sworn on the 6th January, 1964 The boat "Mirta P" at Fido's Dock in San Pedro, 1976 Miss Belize Delegates 1986 Miss Belize Contestants standing in front of Alberts Store, Caye Caulker 1987 Yoga with the beautiful contestants from the Miss Belize Pageant, 2016 Rebecca Rath winning Miss Belize 2016 Miss San Pedro Parade on Front Street, 1986 Group photos of many past winners of Miss San Pedro Delegates for the 2010 Miss San Pedro Pageant Miss San Pedro Float at Holiday Parade Miss San Pedro 2014 Contestants: Janelli Sutherland, Daphney Panti, Doris Soriano, Elma Gonzalez, Ileny Aguilar and Michelle Estrella Nunez. 2013 Miss San Pedro contestants at Hotel Los Cocos, Chetumal 2013 Miss San Pedro candidates at Hol Chan & Shark Ray Alley 2013 Miss San Pedro Pool Day at Rojo Lounge 2012 Miss San Pedro High School Pageant Beauty queens then... and still now... Miss San Pedro pageant, 1988. Sabrina Saldivar, Martha Badillo, Deni Squires, Sara Portillo, Yesenia Munoz, Flor Marin Pier and shoreline, painting by Curvin Mitchell Painting by Curvin Mitchell, San Pedro artist Moho Caye, known locally as Wild Orchid Caye Aerial view of Moho Caye Mo' Mojo in San Pedro On the set of a morning photo shoot, at Mobile's shop in Sarawee Village Making their way through San Pedro, mom and her daughter on a bike Mom and son gazing out over the sea Katherine Lee of Mom's Triangle Inn & Restaurant, by the bridgefoot in Belize City, long ago Monarch (Danaus plexippus) caterpillars Moncho's Golf Cart Rental in San Pedro, 2003 Monkey River, Belize. Aerial view (not very high up though!) and a bit about the town Monkey River Telephone Booth made from wood Moon over palms Fishing at dusk by the light of the Moon Moonrise over La Perla Super moon at Boca del Rio Beautiful full moonrise over the sea The Full Moon we had earlier this month on August 2nd Monotropa coccinea, in the Ericaceae family. Incredibly odd looking plant. Have you ever seen Little Shop Of Horrors? - "feed me, Seymour! Tropic Air co-pilot Machel Montano Aerial view of Montego Caye Hanging nests of the Montezuma Oropendola Hotel Mopan at night Hotel Mopan Bugbus, Belize City 1975. Also a photo of the front of the hotel from about the same time The Mopan river facing east next to the village of Succotz The Mopan River in Benque Viejo Morgan’s Inn - Carrasco’s authentic glimpse of original Caye Caulker Morning chat - "Island Dog" Mike Gvara chats with George Parham in front of the Sands Hotel Janis Morin's Coffee Shop in San Pedro, 1989 A typically glorious morning on La Isla Bonita The Maya and Mosquitos, on World Mosquito Day! Here's a shot from a party during the filming of Mosquito Coast (released 1986), the twins with Barry Bowen Harrison Ford's boat while they were filming "Mosquito Coast" Article in the Coconut Telegraph, about the filming of Mosquito Coast (released 1986), and a lot of information about the film Mosquito coast, 1988 Turquoise-browed Motmot Blue Crowned Mot Mot Fuzzy Bunny Moth, Periphoba arcaei A very unusual moth, looks like a honey badger! Cydosia curvinella moth, amazing colours and pattern, on a spanish needle Urania Swallowtail Moth Fuzzy moth, Spilosoma virginica Beautiful red and white moth. Amazing color Pseudosphinx tetrio, Frangipani Sphinx Moth Frangipani hawk moth larvae Hag moth caterpillar, also known as a monkey slug, Phobetron pithecium Southern Monkey Slug, Phobetron hipparchia Blue-and-yellow Beautymark moth - Ancyluris inca male Polka Dot Wasp Moth (Syntomeida epilais) or Oleander Moth A very nice Black Witch Moth (probably female) - Erebidae; Thermisiini - Ascalapha odorata Moth on outside of glass door - cat on inside checking it out ... one quick and perfect moment Hieroglyphic Moth, Diphthera festiva Hoary Scintillant (Calephelis specie) Moth with beautiful red color Moth that died from an invasion of a parasite Faithful Beauty (Moth), Composia fidelissima Bella Moth, Utetheisa bella Texas Moth Wasp Horama panthalon Clearwing Wasp Mimic (moth) Mother and daughter, lovely portrait in the kitchen! Aerial view of a private residence, Mountain Pine Ridge Looking out across the Mountain Pine Ridge Road grading in the Mountain Pine Ridge Sunrise on the Mountain Pine Ridge The place where the mighty Chiquibul and Mountain Pine Ridge collide and burst with diversity Mountain Pine Ridge, Cayo District Mucuna sloanei, beautiful yellow climbing vine found growing along the Belize River Mood Mud Treatment on your vacation in Belize! Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) in British Honduras, 1965 Mule and cart delivering cargo from stores in San Ignacio, early 1900's Mule Park and Market Square in 1910. Photos of Mule Park in Belize City from long ago, one from the 1890's. Also an oral history Mule Park in Belize City, early 1900's Marsha Marsha Hartley Muller and Freddie and the Big Fish! They won! About 1989 Mullins River Police station, then and now, damaged by Hurricane Hattie, now partially in the sea Aerial views of the approach to Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport, then and now. Also a few photos of the airport from long ago Gonzalo Munoz building a Mahogany skiff, 1992 A Historic Mural – San Pedro’s History through Art Mural in San Pedro of a girl rocking a “tree” afro! Said Musa and Gregs Garcia greeting Carla Rodriguez and Avagein Budna on the steps of a house in Corozal, late 1990's The Museum of Belize, formerly Her Majesty’s Prison. Photos from over the years The old prison in Belize City, now the Museum of Belize, then and now Little mushrooms in Alta Vista, Stann Creek Bright red mushroom, Clathrus crispus or Heart of the Earth, aka Stinkhorn mushroom Remnants of the stipe and lacy veil of a Phallus stinkhorn mushroom, probably P. impudicus, also the Bridal Veil Stinkhorn (Phallus indusiatus) Mutley on the beach Scenes from the Mystic River Resort in Cayo Dining table is ready at Mystic River Resort N Bare naked diving, Caye Caulker An early version of Nancy's Store, 1980's Nando and his Landrover Big Nargusta tree in the Chiquibul National Forest Natalie at Four Miles Lagoon, a proud Belizean Beauty Nature Photography... Needlefish school swimming above seagrass beds and sand Nellie's Laundromat Front of Nestor's Hotel in Corozal, 2002 Aerial view of a boat winding through the channels on the New River to Lamanai Along the New River Fishermen in a flat-bottomed boat on the New River New Day, New Year, New Dreams New Town Barracks in Belize City, 1920's into the 1930's, also New Town Club, and later The pristine New Town Barracks in Belize along the shore, 1908 San Pedro Town says good bye to 2014 and hello to 2015. New Year's Eve. New Year's Eve Bash on the open patio at Holiday Hotel Belize newspapers over the years Keith & Rashell Newton, about 2001 Mr. Nick the Basketman, Seine Bight, 1971 Tropical Night, view to the sea and the moon Plaza of the Royal Tombs, Nim Li Punit, also a video of the site Nohoch Che’en Sinkhole Expedition: The rim of the Nochen Ch’en Sinkhole The Nohoch Ch’en Expedition members Creatures of the Nohoch Ch'en sinkhole Mouth of the Nohoch Che'en Cave on the Caves Branch River Nomination Parade 2008! Noni tree Morinda yucatanensis, the ripe fruit of the local "Noni vine," good for medicinal purposes Noni Fruit Louke van Noord, (17 months) playing ball with a coconut on the beach Marty Casado teaching Louke Van Noord to swim, long ago Alexander Van Noord with a large barracuda he caught in December, 2020 Louke Van Noord on her second birthday, with the Belizean flag Louke van Noord jumping from a boat into the ocean Sandra Van Noord with a baby Horned Owl Nikki Van Noord at Mexico Rocks Sandra van Noord swimming with fish! Sandra van Noord and Olivera Rusu showing Christmas Cheer in a small infinity pool at Cayo Espanto Jan, Sandra, Louke & Alexander van Noord, at Louke and Alexander’s birthday party, 2015 Sjoerd Jan van Noord meets low ceilings at San Pedro's Town Council Miss Nils and her husband in his uniform; he was from Honduras Greg Norman on Caye Chapel, November 2015 North Palms view out to the reef in the morning Aerial view of North Saddle Caye Northern Two Caye & Sanbore Caye Nouveau Models jumping for joy! — with Chelsea Perera, Chantel Marin, Tiana Taylor, Neidy Rodriguez, Jeraldyn Lucero and Nicky Habet Former Mayor of San Pedro Town Mr. Alberto Nuñez and his wife Teody Nuñez golfcarting downtown in San Pedro Daniel Nuñez and his daughter Genesis Daniel Nuñez with a spider monkey – San Pedro’s pioneer of Lamanai Tours Don Alberto "Beto" Nunez of San Pedro Daniel, Elodia, and Genesis Nunez at the opening of the La Isla Bonita Telenovela Luis Nuñez, Guillermo Nuñez, Severo Castillo, Gualberto Nuñez, Genaro Nuñez, in San Pedro somewhere between 1967 to 1970 Elodia and Genesis Nunez making tortillas Rodolfo Nunez and Gloria Nunez in front of Dulce Wolfe Fields' moms house, 1980's Genaro Nuñez aka "Crusher" standing outside his Sea Turtle Gift Shop in San Pedro on Pescador Drive, long ago Dorian Nunez, Perlita Zapata and Sergio Gomez Josh Nunez macking on massive marshmallows Daniel Nunez of Tanisha Tours driving the boat through the mangroves on the way back from Lamanai, 1997 Daniel Nunez and Fred Waight, late 1980's Captain Daniel Nuñez of Tanisha Ecological Tours casts the perfect net as he searches for sardines before a day of fishing Andy Nunez and Betty Balderamos, Paradise Bar 1986ish Mr. Angel Nunez with two children, September 1988 Angel and Genaro Nunez with Annie (Nunez) Eiley in a boat in San Pedro, August 1958 "Angel Nunez and his wife Ligia in the shallows of a sandbar just offshore of San Pedro, 2020. Also a story and drawings of Angel by Jayson Forman Angel Nunez and his "pretty girlfriend" Ligia, high school graduation 1969, and a few other photos of them over the years Yup dats one sexy fish, Josh Nunez stretches out with a sailfish Josie Nunez and her girls, Savannah and Michelle Marty Casado and Rosie Nunez, now owner of the Yugadah Inn in Hopkins, back in 1996 when she was working at Fido's Wil Nunez, at Fido's Bar 1976 Saul Nunez, at the Paradise Bar, around 1986 Alicia Nunez Gomez and Genaro Nunez Reggae Nuwanee band of Dangriga, long ago O Barack Obama supporter in Belize, sign along the road Obsidian and the Maya Candy & the late Israel's daughter Ocean Estimated times for items to breakdown when they end up in the ocean Ocelot running right behind Costa Blu Dive and Beach Resort on Ambergris Caye Fifi, an orphaned ocelot cub at the Belize Zoo Ocelot Belizean Nightlife, Octopus at night Baby Octopus Octopus scooting across coral sands Octopus cruising in the turtle grass, and also on a conch shell Amazing photo of an octopus 2-foot wide Octopus during a night dive off Turneffe Atoll Marty O'Farrell at work under the sea... Family Portrait - with Carrie Greene O'Farrell The Office The Offshore Express, 1997. Also a drawing of it Tracy relaxing on the Offshore Express, 1997 Old Belize Marina from the Air A LOOOONG truck, full of delicious Belizean oranges! Orange Walk Market, long ago... ORANGE WALK UNITED Junior Cycling Team Orange Walk Central Drum Corp Orange Walk Carnival Purple orchid Black orchid at Ian Anderson's Caves Branch Orchid, Galeandra lacustris Epiphytic orchid Myrmecophila tibicinis growing in the fig tree Myrmecophila, cowhorn orchid - love the curliness of the petals and the striking color of it Orchid: Shomburgkia brysiana Preciosa orchida Amazingly coloured orchid Maxillaria tenuifolia, or the Coconut Orchid Orchid at Mystic River Resort Amazing orchid, Galeottia grandiflora Gorgeous colourful orchid, a cattleya hybrid. Probably a laeliocattleya. Gorgeous orchid Orchid bouquet Black Orchid Beautiful orchids Cow head orchid, or banana orchid a Belizean lost in Oregon... Orependola preening feathers Tree full of hanging orependola nests Rudy Orio, San Pedro Policeman, 1980's Male and Female Orchard Oriole enjoying the Red Moho bloom Yellow backed Oriole Baltimore oriole at Portofino Resort Yellow backed Oriole Chestnut-headed Oropendula colony in Cockscomb - one of the Grandpa' Ball trees by the White House His Excellency the President Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua and Rene Reyes at Cocina Caramba Restaurant Osprey ... being in the right place on a boat at the perfect moment. Dinner for the osprey... parrotfish shashimi Osprey in flight Two osprey with claws up, not sure if love is in the air, or jealousy Osprey at work and play Osprey nest building 5 miles north of town on Ambergris Caye The Catch of the Day... osprey with its breakfast Hand feeding an osprey from the boat Osprey Pescador: Osprey on alert! Baby osprey High atop the busy streets in San Pedro Town, lies the Osprey, perched in the BTL tower with its humongous catch - The Bone Fish Osprey Nest Cabana, South Water Caye Osprey's Catch - Fish make up 99% of an Osprey's diet River otter Neotropical River Otter Ray Bowers, Linda Carter, Vicky Showler, Bruce Johnston, and Charlene Woods of Out Island Divers posing outside a Tropic Air plane, wearing scuba gear! 1990 or earlier Out Island Divers' office on Front Street with some staff photos, also their storage area. Early 1990's in San Pedro Reef Roamer II, Ray Bowers' boat with Out Island Divers heading out to reef for a cocktail party with palms decorated and musicians. Early 1990's San Pedro Out Island Divers shop and crew in 1993 in San Pedro Slap bucket aka honey bucket aka chamber pot aka slop pan, for carrying waste away or getting water. Also Belizean toilets and outhouses from over the years! Old type outhouse out over the water Canal outhouses (Comfort stations), Belize City, 1965 and 1975, and some stories about Ms. Florine, aka Chicky-Chick Old outhouse on a pier, Sanbore Caye 2011 Canal outhouses, Belize City, 1975 The Outlier, part of the Cockscomb Range, at sunset Elisabeth Ouvrard and Jorge Ayala getting married, Father Raskowski presiding, Maggie in the foreground, 1981 Owl at sunset Wild owl at Maya Vista Farm, Succotz The Majestic Great Horned Owl and owlets Three owls in a row on a branch. Also owls with their different names in the Yucatec Maya language The very small yet very Majestic Ferruginous Pygmy Owl Baby Mottled Owls Caterpillar for an owl butterfly Cruz A. Ozaeta Sr. and Manuel Trujeque P Spanish and Maggie (Jose Pacifico & Margarita). Also a few other photos of Spanish taken over the years... Jose Pacifico (Spanish) and Dona Pepita, Maggie and Pastelito in the background, 1980's or 1990's Paddleboarding in San Pedro, with Horacio Louis Guerrero, Chumbs Torres and Josh Daniel Nunez Paddleboarder at sunrise off Ambergris Caye Boats and Stand Up Paddle Board at sunrise off Caye Caulker Paddle boarding down the Sittee River Paddleboarding in Southern Belize Paint mess in the road at Billy Harmouche hardware store by the roundabout Painted Lagoon in the Northern Lagoon Paul Stevens with Paisano, long ago Paisano making a statement (flipping off the photographer) Paisano modeling with his conch shell, 1998. Also a drawing of him Paisano pleading his case in court..... My old friend Paisano goofing around for the camera in front of Ambergris Lodge in 1975 Paisano at Ambergris Lodge Bar, 1976 Paisano on his shell phone Paisano, aka Habib Hajara, It ain't the same around here without you... lots of photos of Paisano including one with his daughter Paisano's daughter Niamath and her daughters Samantha and Blanca Paisano and Osama The Palace Theatre in Belize City, long ago, also some history of theatres in Belize, and a bit about Officer Tablada The famous Palace Hotel and Bar on North Front Street next to Eden Cinema, long ago Belize’s first Archeological Commissioner, Dr. Joseph Palacio, in discussion with Archaeologists, Dr. David Pendergast and Dr. Stan Lotten at Lamanai, 1976 Andy Palacio passes away Aerial view of the Palapa Bar Rainbow over Palapa Bar & Grill Wedding Party at Palapa Bar, Ambergris Caye Palapa Bar’s landlord adds nasty signage Upon Reflection, The World Famous Palapa Bar & Grill at dusk Palapa Bar & Surprise Birthday Party! Palapa Bar & Grill Stairs at the Palapa Bar Palapa Bar in the Jungle - 360 degree panorama A procession commemorating the golden jubilee of the Pallottine Sisters in Belize and the inauguration of Mount Carmel Primary School in Benque Viejo, 1963 Pallottine nuns Novitiate Nazareth building, 1896 and 1935. Also the chapel at Novitiate Nazareth shortly after construction and nuns there in the early years, plus various other photos related to the Pallottine nuns 360 degree panorama of The Palms Palm tree on the beach at sunrise Palm Tree Oasis, Ambergris Caye Palm tree and looking out to the sea on Ambergris Caye One of a kind original Palm frond Bikini Playing the palm fronds, goofing around on the beach in San Pedro, 1970's Restaurant menu reflecting Garifuna culture in Hopkins (Palmento Grove) Panny pier. Trinni was the watchman there ... mid 1980's Mr. Pany casting his net for sardines The guys hangin' at Canucks. The younger fellow is Winston "Winnie" Panton Panty Ripper... the unofficial official drink of Belize Papayas positively drip from this tree in the backyard of a residence in San Ignacio Beautiful cut open half papaya How paper was made in the villages in the 20th century (and likely the same as days of old) Papi's Diner in Boca del Rio, San Pedro, 2000. Also a bit about Stephen "Papi” or "Papi Box" Manuel Papi and his son Papo's beautiful mural at The Truck Stop Maya Papovic, photographer of Conch Creative, somehow she got all flipped around Fearless Wedding Photography Award winning photo by Maya Papovic Parade float in the 1970's Parade in Belize City Parade yesterday with RC school, Little Angels and Holy Cross Paradise I think I might have found me my own kind of paradise View of Paradise Villa's pool from top of Blue Tang Paradise Hotel in the 1970's (Remember Jerry's little wooden boat?) Brochure for Paradise Hotel, 1980's Paradise Hotel dock looking towards shore, 1984 The Spirit Locker At Paradise Resort Hotel Postage stamps and a few photos of Paradise Resort Hotel in San Pedro, Jerry McDermott's resort, long ago On the dock of the Paradise Hotel, which now is the Phoenix Resort, 1984. Looking towards shore. Paradise Hotel, 1972. Also an old logo Cabana at Paradise Hotel, about 1982 Gateway to Paradise.... The Paradise Hotel long ago.... The Paradise Hotel, taken from the beach in front of the cemetery, 1973 San Pedro Cemetery and Paradise Villas, long ago... Parasailing over San Pedro at 350 feet Parasaiing: Tiptoeing the beautiful Barrier Reef George Parham and an early power plant in San Pedro George Parham with HUGE wahoo, long ago in San Pedro Marie Parham with a HUGE tarpon Marie Parham buying vegetables on the dock from the vegetable boat in San Pedro, long ago Marie Parham at the wedding of Courtney Sage and Mark Lekarczyk in Memphis, April 26, 2015 George and Marie Parham, many years ago (a cool portrait of Marie also) George and Marie Parham, a few years ago Dulcie Wolfe, Susan Lala, Barbara Wilkinson, C.J. Greif, & Marie Parham of the O’Hell Card Group, 2013 Marie Parham and Mayflower Nash and Dhara Parker, Lora Parker's children, with a fish they helped catch, on the beach in San Pedro in 1997. They are also Mike Campbell grandkids. 1965 Opening of Parliament The real 'Naked and Afraid,' three just hatched rescued parrots Toys for parrots - Be Kind Belize Escaped Indian Ringneck Parrot on Ambergris Caye Parrots using termite nest for their own nest White fronted parrot chick Beautiful Red Lored Amazon hiding in the foliage Red-lored Parrot, Cayo District, Belize Polly the Yellow lored Parrot has a baby! Working with Green Parrots at Belize Bird Rescue Three tiny green parrot babies, less than 48hrs old Clyde the parrot shows his wings Eye of Parrot Parrotfish Parrotfish cruising along in Hol Chan Midnight Parrot fish Top and side views of parrotfish Parrot snake (Leptophis ahaetulla) Green parrot snake on the porch - Leptophis ahaetulla Mexican treefrog vs Mexican parrot snake Green Parrot Snake sticking up from a puddle Thomas Paslow Building, Belize City, 1960's, plus views from other years. Also a bit about the history of Thomas Paslow and a photo of Biddle's Red Passion Fruit Beautiful passionflower, Passiflora sublanceolata Miss Independence Succotz 2012, Vannia Pat Happy Birthday Captain Patrick! Errol Patt out selling meat pies and banana bread from his bicycle cart on Caye Caulker Patty's Fresh Fruits & Vegetables, 1997 Common pauraque, one of several species of nightjar Paving Albert and Regent Streets in Belize City Charles Payne on the Royal Piper, 1997 Melanie Paz Gallaty with friend at the Paradise Hotel Melanie Paz, an awesome portrait taken a few years ago Soila Paz Gonzalez, Tomasita Paz (Daddy's and Felipe's mom), Thomas Paz, the Daddy of all, Celi his wife, and Mr. Gildardo Daddy Paz, late 1950's Felipe ("Tio Pil") Paz helping Mervino one more time. Milo Paz lying down in the church after his airplane crashed right next to the Lion's Clinic in San Pedro, 1994 Patojo Paz, and children... Eden (tallest) – Linda in front of Eden, and Arian. Taken in 2004 Joy: Diving off the end of Patojo's dock Seferino & Adela Paz Advertisement for Peace Corps volunteers in Belize that ran in hometown newspapers across the U.S. in 1965 Peanut-Head fulgorid, sometimes called a Peanut-Head Moth This unusual, colorful animal is related to the "Peanut-bug" and thus essentially a kind of Cicada Fulgoridae nymph (Peanut-Head) Group of peccaries crossing a road Maya Maaaewal people of San Antonio Cayo in the 1930's after hunting a peccary Baby peccary Peccaries in the Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary Peccary Hills, just north of Northern Lagoon, during the dry season Aerial view of the Peccary Hills on the northern edge of Northern Lagoon Pedro shoots the bird Pedro working on Election Day Pegoda flower, Clerodendrum paniculatum Jose Refugio Pelayo, also Albina and Jose Ozaeta Brown Pelican, Pelecanus occidentalis Pelicans on the dock Pelicans and a bird frenzy Pelicans take over the boat on Ranguana Caye Dancing pelicans at sunrise along the shore of Caye Caulker White pelican profile, San Pedro Town Pelican with major wingspan Pelican patiently awaits fish to eat Time to Sleep. Pelican in the mangroves yawning as the sun sets It's a Pelican's World One of the most magical places in Belize, Pelican Beach Resort at South Water Caye Aerial view of Pelican Beach Resort on South Water Caye Aerial view of Pelican Caye Pool at Pelican Reef Villas Aerial view down, ladies relaxing on the dock palapa at Pelican Reef Villas Pelican meets stingray in the shallows Pembroke Hall Plantation in Libertad, Corozal circa 1785, and the interesting story of how Corozal got it's name Some of the PUP founding officials and members, early 1950's. Also a little history about The People's United Party including Thistle Hall and Independence Hall A group of men who served in the PUP First Revolution, long ago PUP vs. UDP painting Gabby Perez the hunter, 1988 Toya Perez's two little girls, Nelsie and Aleida. Early 1980's Maximo Perez, the last Yucatec Maya alcalde of the Maya of Yalbac, and a photo of his current descendants Huge permit, You better Belize it!! Half a dozen permit and a small school of grunt on the reef Luke with a very nice permit El Pescador guest with trophy permit Permit: the fish that got away Lori-Ann and her Birthday Permit Permit at Hol Chan Marine Reserve Large permit and a big smile Catching permit at Turneffe Flats El Pescador guide Emir with guest Adam's permit Grant and his Permit Charlie, Jambo, Yagar, and Splat... Pet Portraits A Dangriga Pet Clinic: Animals in Need... So Many... The King of "Brukdown" - Wilfred Peters Old time grocery shop, long ago. Mr Peters on thank you in Belize City. Painting by Rachel Heusner Stickbug or Phasmatodea (Phasmids) The Phoenix, view from the roof Pimenta house, 1910 Lady in the Pool, Phoenix Resort Welcome to My Fantasy: The Phoenix Resort Night falls at The Phoenix Resort The Phoenix Resort: View to the sea Phoenix Condominiums - 360 degree panorama 20 Things About Photography Expeditions in the Tropics I Learned All Over Again The Pickwick Club and the Newtown Country Club. Belize City, 1975. Also a bit about the tennis played there and the Biddle Cup and Dora Riverol, Belize Tennis Champion Beach picnic on a sandbar Pier group Old pier San Pedro piers... long ago... Days gone by... painting of a pier scene in Belize by John Westerhold Prepping the pig for dinner, pibil Authentic pibil is hardcore! The fire for the Pibil Roasting the pig in the sand Baked pig with a mango in its mouth, scenes from Hopkins Mangu Fest, which starts today Boiling the pig head, 1980's Pig Foot Honduras Style! ...and these little piggies went to Belize Pilots JP Iversen, John Fuller, and Ramon Nunez Jr. long ago Wild pineapple, Bromelia pinguin Almita Staines Pinelo was ready for her picture and trying out the powder until her mother was ready, late 1980's Great view for a boat pilot! Dragon fruit flower aka Pitaya Pitaya Fruit growing on the plant, also known as Dragon Fruit and Hitachaya Pitahaya Fruit or Dragon Fruit Amazing flower... Pithecellobium lanceolatum Pitpan races, long ago Pitpans on the Rio Belize at El Cayo just before leaving for Belize City, 1923 Finish of Pitpan Race, British Honduras early 1900's, plus "Surnames recorded in General Return of the Inhabitance in the Bay of Honduras" River Regatta, 1929. Pitpan race in Belize City One of the many traditions that seems to have vanished is the Christmas Pitpan Race, plus an article "Old Timers Recall River Regattas," from the February 27, 1970 Reporter newspaper River Regatta, pitpan race in Belize City, long ago Placencia shoreline in 1977 Sunrise in Placencia Beautiful sunrise in Placencia Placencia Lagoon Tropic Air flying over the Placencia Peninsula The Placencia peninsula with the mountains of Guatemala on the horizon The Placencia pier over the years. One photo showing Eiley family waving goodbye to the Heron H. mid 1950's Men working on their boat onshore, Placencia 1971. Also a bit on the history of Placencia Aerial view of Placencia Village Montage of Placencia Sunrise in Placencia Placencia Pointe and Pier Beautiful sunrise, Placencia Aerial view of Placencia Aerial of the coastline of the Placencia peninsula- by Seine Bight Flying to Placencia Village Aerial view of the Placencia Peninsula The beach at Placencia, and the sidewalk Aerial view of Placencia Beach in Placencia Placencia shoreline Early morning in Placencia with all of the natural colours of nature Panga on the beach in Placencia Plane flips on landing at Municipal Airport, December, 1991. Article in Amandala Plane crash along the shore in front of Victoria House in San Pedro, spring 1991 After WW2, a man with a Catalina seaplane would fly down to the island, fill it with a few thousand pounds of lobster and fly away to Florida Recently emerged adult planthopper next to its nymph exoskeleton Playa Blanca Island Villas Poco Belize Ek Balam Poktapok Team at Nim Li Punit's Cacao Festival, 2017 The Maya ballgame, Poktapok, as drawn by the Maya Polar Pack milk and juice from back in the day, a blast from the past Belize City policeman in the 1920's The San Pedro Police Station! 1986 Police Station and Central Park in San Pedro, 1983 Old San Pedro Police station on the beach, 1980's. Also a drawing of it San Pedro's Police station, 1976. Drawing by Island Dog First Police station in San Pedro, 1975 and 1982 Old police station Caye Caulker Police Station Young police cadets from Orange Walk Pollard Family Photos Maria Pollard: A good view of the past from something so many Belizeans loved.(BAL) Belize Airways!!! Beach pollution: Just because you can't see it, doesn't mean it isn´t there Bob and Bob and a pompano Man made pond in the Chiquibul, created by the ancient Maya that served as a reservoir for water Pondering the sea from dockside The "golden hour" from inside the forest, Pook's Hill Lodge Beautiful elevated view of Pook's Hill Lodge Along the creek at Pook's Hill Lodge, at the edge of the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve Auntie and nephew chillin in the pool A great day for pool lounging... Pope John Paul with Honorable George Cadle Price, who met His Holiness at the Airport, 1983 Pope John Paul in Belize, March 9th 1983 Choir for Pope John Paul's visit in 1983 Popeye on Caye Caulker, long ago 1987 View from Main Dock to Popeye's Beach Bar and Restaurant area on Caye Caulker Popeye's Beach Bar and Restaurant on Caye Caulker, 2001 Hanging out on the porch, summer 2004 Family on the porch ...back then Observer on the porch... Porcupine sunning itself in a tree Porcupinefish, Diodon hystrix, in the Puffer family School of porkfish, Anisotremus virginicus Much fun at Portofino Resort Lotsa children in the pool at Portofino! Through a porthole-type window, view to the sea through a painter on ladder Jan, Sandra, Louke and Alexander Van Noord of Portofino Beach Resort wishing you a Merry Christmas! Portofino Resort, looking out through bubbles in the wind! Enjoy a cocktail in our Portofino Ocean Hammock... Aerial view of Portofino Resort, straight above the resort Santa Claus relaxing by the pool at Portofino Beach Resort New pool at Portofino Sunrise at the pool at Portofino Beach Resort on northern Ambergris Caye Christmas in the pool at Portofino Resort Aerial view of Portofino Beach Resort on Ambergris Caye Hammock over the water at Portofino Beach Resort. Amazingly colours. Your Portofino vacation starts with a short boat ride, and Ernaldo Moh is the man.... Late afternoon view from the hammock at Portofino Resort Fun in the pool at Portofino Resort Bride getting ready for her wedding at Portofino Resort Beach wedding at Portofino Resort Some of the delicious food at Portofino Beach Resort Dining along the sea at Portofino Beach Resort The Green Parrot Bar at Portofino Beach Resort View out the window at Portofino Resort, first thing in the morning. The staff at Portofino Beach Resort on Ambergris Caye Early Morning at Portofino Beach Resort Scenes from Portofino Resort Reading and relaxing in a hammock on the beach at Portofino Beach Resort From Portofino beach looking northish Portofino Resort at dusk Beautiful relaxing view out over the sea at Portofino Resort Pool and view to the sea at Portofino Resort Portofino Restaurant team after winning the "Best of the Best" cook off at Lime Beach at Portofino Resort Painting of Portofino Resort Relaxing in a hammock at Portofino Resort Aerial picture of Portofino Beach Resort and the new Sun Shaped Pool that was built this year, Sea front picture of the resort with the Ecologic Dive Shop on the dock. The beautiful view of the Caribbean when waking up at Portofino Resort Relocating the rooms at Portofino Resort Welcoming visitors at Portofino Resort , the friendly staff is always ready with a delicious tropical drink Lobsterfest at Portofino Lobsterfest Dinner at Portofino Portofino Resort, lunch on the pier! Magic light in the evening at Portofino, while the sun was going down there was a rainstorm in the distance across the reef Portofino Resort, view of the restaurant at night Baby possum in a traveller palm at Monkey Bay Wildlife Sanctuary Super cute Mexican mouse opossum Central American Wooly Opossum with lots of babies close up Postcard of Belize, probably 1950's. Featuring St. George's Caye, Bellevue Hotel, Albert Street with Bank Buildings, and Government House Park Old Treasury Department and government office building, Georgian architecture. Also a bit of the history of the Belize Post Office including its time in the Paslow Building General Post Office and Albert Street, Belize City, British Honduras 1906 Making potato pound (pon), long ago Master of disguise: the common potoo Northern Potoo with baby We can see potoo! Bird blends itself in with a tree trunk Northern Potoo Northern Potoo with a chick Inaugurating the new power plant, bringing a twenty four hours a day electricity supply to the town of Punta Gorda, 1967 The Premiere's Lodge, previously the Colonial Secretary home at Foreshore and Rectory Lane in Belize City Photos of the Presbyterian Church (Scots Kirk) in Belize City, long ago The old Presbyterian Scotch Kirk Church in downtown Belize City (Presbyterian Church), and Captain Foote's Warehouse long ago. Also a view of the church and the Courthouse from Haulover Creek Dinner with the Prestons and Friends - 360 degree panorama Morning of September twenty-first in 1981 when the first Prime Minister, George Price, addressed the free and independent Belize The Right Honourable George Price at a piano in the later years of his life, and a biography of his life, newspaper of his aquittal for sedition Hon. George Price rolling in a 1959 Chevrolet Impala Convertible. Also The Right Honorable George Cadle Price in London in the 1960's Premier George Price and Charles B. Martinez Sr. visiting a rural school in Toledo in the 1970's Hon. George Price having a conversation with Fidel Castro, 2005 The Right Honourable George Cadle Price passed away yesterday, this is a photo remembrance of his life, including when he was in San Pedro with Glenn Godfrey in the 1980's. Also photos of his home on Pickstock Street in Belize City. Hon. George Price taking the oath of office in the old National Assembly Building in Belize City, 1965 The parents of Hon. George Cadle Price, Irene Cecilia Escalante and William Cadle Price, and some photos of he and his family Premier George Price introducing a "Bill for An Ordinance to change the name of the Colony of British Honduras to Belize" in the House of Representatives, February 23, 1973. Also The Reporter's headline on the name change. Premier George Price and the Hon. Hector Silva visit Blackman Eddy Village, May 1960 Cristo Rey Community Center - Premier, the late Hon. George Price's historic visit to Cristo Rey, Corozal - 1972 George Price visiting with village families in the Toledo District sometime after we attained Belize's Independence in 1981, long ago Mama Vilma Arceo and her National hero... Hon. George C. Price... R.I.P. Long ago in San Pedro Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, visits Belize in April 1962. Also other photos from his visits to Belize Prince Philip (Duke of Edinburgh) in Belize, April 1962. Ms Eusey along with him. Prison gateway, Belize City 1975 Her Majesty's Prison in Belize in the 1920's, and a few pics from other years The Central Bank of Belize and The Museum of Belize (in front; formerly the old Belize Prison) The old prison in Belize City, now the Museum of Belize, then and now Privassion Creek at Mountain Pine Ridge Kids playing in Progresso Village Belize Protected Areas Map Marine Protected Areas, Mexico, Belize, Honduras and Guatemala 1975 Protest Photo (Belize City house) Tex Province from La Margarita Provision tree. Pachira aquatica. Aka Guyana Chestnut, or Grampa balls Provision Fruit. We call in Spanish Santo Domingo Young girl showing the huge size of a seed on a Provision tree, or sappote boboo Flower from the Provision tree Unfolding flower of the Provision Tree Public Housing (long barracks) on George St. in Belize City from back in the 1970's The Public Supermarket in San Pedro Puddles... Wet streets of San Pedro An earthstar (Geastrum) puffball, growing on moist soil among mosses. White Whiskered Puff Bird White puffer fish Puffer fish Tiny (2 inch) Sharpnosed Pufferfish (porcupinefish) Puma in a tree at Lake View Gardens Carlos the Puma at the Belize Zoo A mama puma and 3 cubs from a recent Mountain Pine Ridge camera survey Puma looking into motion activated camera Face of a puma Puma approaching wooden bridge Purr-fect: Puma face Fresh Pumpkin, painting by Rachel Heusner Pumpkin Sea turtle Walking the beach in the Punta Azul area of Ambergris Caye End of the road, our last day in Punta Gorda Punta Gorda women at the pier, 1959. Gloria Daniels, Sonia Reed, Olivia Hartman, Dativa Enriquez, Martha Sabal (the girl), her mom Celia Sabal, Elicia Enriquez and Mrs Lino The view when taking off from the Punta Gorda Town airport Front Street in Punta Gorda in front of Claver Church, 1915 Aerial view, entering Punta Gorda Folks on Punta Gorda main street long ago, Sam Vernon building, Isabel Hotel Town clock in Punta Gorda, and a little history of Punta Gorda, Baranco and the Toledo settlement Lone fisherman and the Punta Gorda sea front, long ago Church in the southern part of Front Street, Punta Gorda, 1914 Large group of married women, 1914 in Punta Gorda Aerial view of Vista Point in Punta Gorda Jesuit priest, Fr. Fusz with Maya guides taking a break along the gruelling trek from Punta Gorda to San Antonio through forest trails, early 1900's Fat Point, Punta Gorda Seafront, British Honduras Aerial views of Punta Gorda Town in the Toledo District Punta Gorda in 1915 along the shore path, when the Wisdom tree in front of the church was still young Airport Road in Punta Gorda, British Honduras, long ago Woman walking down street in Punta Gorda Town Clock tower with painted mural in downtown Punta Gorda Punta Gorda waterfront Celebration - Sept. 21st in Punta Gorda Inside the church in Punta Gorda, 1914 A dozen folks on the steps in front of I.A. Carroll's store in Punta Gorda, including John Carroll and Eleuteria Padilla, 1915 Punta Gorda Front Street, 1940's, also PG "Big Wharf" in 1940 Punta Gorda light plant in the early 1960's Garifuna women, children and a Catholic priest near their home in Punta Gorda in 1915 Excavation at Pusilha, San Benito, Toledo District 1926. Maya Boy standing beside a stela, preparing stela for transport Pyramid Island Resort, early 1980's and 1992. Also a little history of the island and airstrip. Caye Chapel was once owned by Isaiah Morter, we have included a little history of Morter "The Coconut King," Belize's first black millionaire Q The Quan's Residence at the corner of King Street and East Canal in Belize City, Belizean Patriot Simon Quan Morning chores at Quebrada De Oro camp in the Bladen Nature Reserve Efrain Guerrero meeting Queen Elizabeth, 1991. Also a video of the Queen's visit in 1985 Daily Mirror cover: "The Queen Eats a Rat!" Queen Elizabeth eats gibnut, 1985. Also photos of the Queen's visit to Belize in 1985 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second in Belize, February 1994 Queen angelfish Queen Angelfish (also a video) Queen of the Bay Corozal 2020-2021, Miss Leah Correa The first three winners of the Queen of the Bay pageant, Rita Lewis (1946-1947), Effie Meighan (1947-1948), Beulah Vasquez (1948-1949). Also Queens in front of the Union Jack, 1940s in San Ignacio, Cayo, and crowning of “Miss Independence” at the Memorial Park, long ago, Picking of a Queen, San Luis in the 1950s, and a list of the Queens of the Bay from 1946-2020 Queen Square Market Queen Street was so beautiful with palm trees lined both sides of the street in 1890's in Belize City! Also a story about the Queen Street Area Queen Street in Belize City, 1910's Photos of the Queen Street Central Police Station in Belize City from long ago, some history of the establishment of policing in British Honduras Bicycles and foot traffic on Queen Street, Belize, British Honduras, long ago Queen Street in Belize City, 1920's Queen Street in Belize City, 1910 Queen Street in Belize City, 1908, what a beautiful place it was... Queen Street Baptist Church in Belize City, long ago Mystic Flight, quetzal and ruins Quetzal Resplendent Quetzal I've made another baby quilt R Raccoon at Cannibals A man with his raccoon Boys with small raccoon Juvenile Middle American Smooth-scaled Racer (Dryadophis melanolomus) Radio Belize: George McKesey and old photos from the history of radio in Belize and a Radio Belize staff photo from 1969 and a bit about Mrs. Lydia Ramirez The Radisson Fort George Hotel Taxi Drivers' Association, Belize City (January 2008) Raffaela in Teakettle An aquatic wooden raft, long ago The boat "Ragga Prince," based on Caye Caulker Gray necked wood rail Railroad trestle hidden within the jungle beside the Hummingbird Highway The Coconut and Sugar Railway Systems of Corozal Town Railway in the Orange Walk District, Gallon Jug, about 1900, Railroad map of British Honduras Trains, Railroads and Railways in Belize, history and general information Stann Creek Railway carrying bananas to Commerce Bight Pier for export, 1910. And a bit about the history of the railroad Stann Creek Railroad pier, long ago Canal Street in Stann Creek, 1915 Sunset on the rooftop at Rain Restaurant The road in Mata Grande Wednesday afternoon after mass rains Rainfall from the cabana top at Portofino Resort Rainstorm coming... San Pedro Isolated showers over the sea, amazing photo Heavy rainstorm off Palapa Bar and Grill on Ambergris Caye Blessings at Dawn, rainbow over downtown San Pedro Early morning rain showers often create rainbows over the lagoon side of Ambergris Caye Beautiful double rainbow just offshore of downtown San Pedro Beautiful rainbow over the Dream Catcher pier in San Pedro A Season’s Greetings Rainbow over Ambergris Caye, at Central Park, San Pedro Town in 2020 Rainbow reflections flying from Ambergris Caye to Belize City, plane silhouette inside rainbow A beautiful double Rainbow on the beach on South Water Caye Rainbow over a boat, after the storm Double rainbow over San Pedro Town View of a rainbow in downtown San Pedro, from Barrier Reef Drive at Central Park Beautiful double rainbow over San Pedro! Rainbow over the reef Rainbow storm clouds Rainbow over the pier Rainbow Wednesday afternoon after mass rains Rainbow to the west at sunrise, White Sands Dive Shop on northern Ambergris Caye And I thought you needed rain to see a rainbow? Dangriga, Belize Rainbow on the lagoon side of north Ambergris Caye, July 10 2011 Rainbows and dragonflies at sunset this evening! Rainbow over Caye Caulker Rainbow over Seaduced by Belize Rainbow over Caye Caulker Rainbow in a storm Chloe's tipsy rainbow Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) Monolith chimney, last remnant of the Ramirez family Distillery from the early 19 century in Louisville Village in the Corozal District Elbert and Kate, thru Ramon's sunglasses Full moon over Ramon's Village Ramon's Village Resort beautifully lit at night Views of Ramon's Village Resort Beautiful view of the cabanas at Ramon's Village Resort Ramon's Village lit up at night, seen from the dock View to the sea from Ramon's Village Resort ... and their Staff! Ruben Trejo at 15 years old raking the sand at Ramon's Too in San Pedro, 1985. Same location for Aqua Lodge, La Hoya del Caribe, Playador, Exotic Caye Beach Resort, Crazy Canuck's, Marriott Residences Ramon's Reef Resort logo, 1980's Brochure for Ramon's Reef Resort, 1980's Gorgeous view to the southeast from Ramon's Village Resort Ramon's Reef Resort as it was called in the old days, 1980's... Mother's Day Lunch, Ramon's Village Resort Ramon's Dive God Ramon's Pool in 1982 View of Ramon's Village Resort from it's dock The pool and bar at Ramon's Village at night Panoramic 360 degree view from the pier at Ramon's Ramon's Too, aka Aqua Lodge, with The Driftwood Bar, 1980 - 85 plus a little history of Ramon's Daddy’s Girls’ - Cherie, Ramon, and Star Ramon Nunez, Corry McDermott, and his son Sean, 1972 Ramon Nunez and his children, Cherry, Estrella (Star), and Ramon Jr., about 1970 Ramon Nunez ponders a conch. Also a drawing of him Ramon Nunez & Ken Fellure at Ramon's Village, long ago Congratulations to Mr. Ramon Nunez on receiving the Giant Stride award for his contributions to the world of diving Ramon's dock palapa - 360 degree panorama II Repairing the palapa at the end of Ramon's pier 360 degree panorama of the beach at Ramon's Looking north Looking north from the end of Ramon's pier on a picture perfect day Pool at Ramon's Village Jovan and Alex Ramos at the parade In memory of Arturo 'Ben' Ramos Brother Bert Ramsey, a minister in Belize City and a mule cart driver, long ago A young boy snorkles off of Ranguana Caye, in March 2005, a small island off the coast of Placencia. Ras Creek's boat at sea Early morning along the Upper Raspaculo River A Rasta Family Band - 360 degree panorama Rasta Art Father Robert Raszkowski, priest in San Pedro, 1980's. Also a drawing of him Tony Rath not hurtin... Tony Rath shooting photographs out the door of a plane... Tony Rath, 2011 Tony Rath shooting photos out the open side of a Tropic Air plane at 10,000 feet Tony Rath's family remakes a family photo 20 years later, Southwater Caye My Field Photo Lesson With The Famous Photographer Tony Rath: Stuck in the mud Large two headed Rattlesnake and its rat friend Rattlesnake in the Mountain Pine Ridge Raul's Rose Garden, adult entertainment, long ago Juvenile Lesser Electric Ray The San Pedro Roman Catholic primary school in the early 1980's. Also a couple drawings of it, and Primary School Recess Snacks. Also a video of the San Pedro RC compound from the roof top of Sunbreeze Belize Hotel, 1989 San Pedro R. C. School on beach in front of Central Park 1958 San Pedro A.C. RC primary school students, long ago San Pedro R.C. Primary School, 1980's The SCV Red Cloud Red Coffee Snake (Ninia sebae) in an aggressive stance A wedding reception in Red Ginger Chad of Reef Adventures in San Pedro Awesome day on the Reef Raft Pretty scenes on the reef Colorful Reef Reef Festival and Kayak Race 11th Annual Reef Festival Dive boat stuck on the reef View of the reef from an ultralight View of the reef from an Astrum Helicopter View out towards reef on Ambergris Caye Reef Festival and Kayak Race Aerial view of the Reef Runner, a glass bottom boat Heading out to the barrier reef on the Reef Seeker Swimming with 8-ft Black-Tipped Reef Sharks Grey Caribbean Reef Shark Caribbean Reef Shark Reef Village is a new Condo and Time Share project on Ambergris Caye just across the Boca Del Rio Bridge Pool area at Reef Village The magic of reflection Watching the Regatta - BTL Park Two views of two buildings that have since been demolished on Regent Street, Belize City Views of Regent Street in Belize City long ago... Before and After - Building on Regent Street in Belize City, now Atlantic Bank Regent St. near Cockburn Lane in Belize City, about 1916 Relaxing while heading snorkeling on Discover Ambergris Caye Cruises Relaxing view, palm tree and pier in San Pedro Echeneis neucratoides aka Shark Suckers or Remora Remote island spot around Ambergris Caye Rendezvous Caye now and back then Rendezvous Caye, the good life, why I live in Belize Rendezvous Restaurant and Winery at night Beach and Hammock at Residences at Barrier Reef Rexall Drugstore operated by pharmacist Ray Heusner in Belize City, 1939 Beautiful Ms. Kim Reyes Reuben Reyes on a pier with a load of lobsters, 1985 on Caye Caulker Frankie Rhys blowin' that horn... Marine ribbon worm (Nemertea) Rice Mill at Punta Gorda, April 1935 Barton Rice: My first open water dive with Adolfo Ayuso 1982ish Rico's Restaurant on the beachfront at Banyan Bay Peter Ridley Rio Frio Cave Spelunking, looking out towards the mouth of Rio Frio cave in the Mountain Pine Ridge Inside Rio Frio Caves Canoeing down the Rio Grande, near the Lodge at Big Falls, Toledo The Quest for the Great Potoo along Rio Grande... beautiful view.... Rio On Pools, in the Mountain Pine Ridge Sailors from HMS Constance sent to deal with the riots in 1919, also a chronology of the riots An old friend "Ritch" Herman Rivas, aka Hamany of Punta Gorda, long ago Maritza Rivas at The Phoenix Resort Maritza Rivas at Caye Winds Maritza Rivas walking on water at The Phoenix Maritza Rivas rising from the pool Maritza Rivas at Victoria House shoot for Moondancer boutique Maritza Rivas at Caye Winds Resort "River Rocks," painting by Rachel Heusner River opening to the sea Crossing the river north of San Pedro, John Wilson and JD Schultz Lowe, 1974 Orange Walk riverboat, long ago River boats travelling from San Ignacio to Belize City, long ago, a list of the settlements along the Belize Old River, names of the Belize river boats that served all those settlements and villages between Belize City and San Ignacio. A bit of history about the river boats, and the Afrikola aka Africola. Also some names of rapids or runs on the Belize River One of the large Belize City - Cayo river boats moving up a shallow, long ago River boat (or Tunnel Boat) arriving in San Ignacio, towing two pitpan, 1910's or so... Some of the River Tunnel Boats that plied the Belize Old River from Belize City to the Old El Cayo Landing (Boat Wharf), 1915 River Scene, river boats at El Cayo Landing, British Honduras long ago On the farm with Ceasario Rivero Loookin Good! Julian Rivero, Ray Bowers, Annie Rivero 2005 Ceni Rivero at her dresser, late 1980's San Pedro’s First Road The only road south on Ambergris Caye - 1976 This Day in History: 1797. MAY 18. The Caribs at Roatan, capitulated to Don Jose Rossi, governor of Truxillo, and the Spanish flag hoisted on the island Chef Rob's Gourmet Cafe in Hopkins Village Robberflies Robber flies, also called assassin flies Sea Robin, also called Flying Gurnard Robin on a roll.... Robin when he had teeth, late 80s Nighttime view of Robert's Grove in Placencia Robert's Grove in Placencia Robles Point, north end of Ambergris Caye Robles Point on north Ambergris Caye Robles Point, northern Ambergris Caye Robles property for sale View from Robles Walking from Blue Reef to Robles Blue Moon at Rock Farm San Pedro high school band "Rock In Peace" at the Costa Maya Festival 2009 Aerial view of Rocky Point, north Ambergris Caye Rocky Point, also a story and frawings by Jayson Forman, "The elusive Rocky Point Reef 1987" Fabiola Rodas 1975 Rodriguez Restaurant on Caye Caulker, Mineli Young on the porch. Miss Tilin's Restaurant The Wonderful Doctor Otto Rodriguez with a group of children Kicking back and enjoying the sunrise at Rojo Beach Bar & Lounge One of THE BEST places to relax on our island is Rojo Beach Bar & Lounge, north Ambergris Caye New market at Rojo Lounge Rojo Lounge at Azul New pool lounge at Rojo Lounge, Azul Belize John Romero Working under pressure: on the bottom of the sea The home of José Anacleto Romero and Teresa Navarette de Romero in Corozal Town, early 1900's Mr. Dave Roop's house on Caye Caulker, 1995 Rooster, the lighthouse keeper at Half Moon Caye, 2005. Also photo of old lighthouse Cayo Rosario aerial view from a low elevation Vince and Cherie Rose enjoying wings at Tacklebox Roseate spoonbills A jabiru stork flies over a roseate spoonbill audience, also Roseate spoonbills feeding at Crooked Tree and carrying a stick back to nesting site Roseate spoonbill in flight Roseate spoonbills take flight, at Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary A roseate spoonbill stares down the photographer Roseate Spoonbill and Snowy Egret Royal Bank of Canada, Albert St and Regent Street, 1920's and 1972 Royal Caribbean Resort Aerial view of Royal Belize Old dugout on the river, with a modern (for then) Scimitar tank, men of the Royal Scots dragoon guards fording a river in Belize, long ago. Also Santa Claus makes a jungle stop in his Scimitar in 1978 and a Royal Dragoon fording a river The view overlooking Ruby's Hotel Ruby's Hotel and Front Street in San Pedro, 1987 Esther and Ruby of Ruby's Hotel, with Ruby's kids, 1998 Rosa Ruiz, Polo's Wife The Rum & Cigar shop on Middle Street in San Pedro Rum Cigar & Coffee Shop in San Pedro Rum and coconut water View from the Rum Punch Rum Punch with Jennifer and Tony The Rum Punch - Cutest sailboat in the world Celebrating 30 years of The Rum Punch II! Aboard the Rum Punch II The Rum Punch This is what the Rum Punch looked like before George Eiley fixed it up about 1988. Mr. George Eiley and the Rum Punch Panoramic view of the Running W Brand Meats farm A Very Busy Day: "What's The Rush?" Rush hour on Front Street in San Pedro, 1989 15th Annual La Ruta Maya Race Racing in the La Ruta Maya Canoe Race, 2019 S Violet Sabrewing Lagoon at Saca Sacred Heart School in San Ignacio, 1969 Safe Groundbreaking at SAGA Nurse Melly of the Saga Society Saga & World Vet Spay Neuter Clinic March 13-15, 2012 Nety Wasn’t Just Hanging Around – Kitten Saved from Death by SAGA SAGA ghosts visit the fire department Courtney Sage and Mary Gonzalez last Halloween Big Sailfish caught off Ambergris Caye Sail Boat Silhouette by the Super Moon Sailboats, downtown Belize City, painting by Rachel Heusner Traditional sailboats moor in the Belize River between fishing trips A couple of men handling their sailboat in front of the Foreshore area of Belize City, long ago Sailboat watching the sunset at South Water Caye Old sailboat cruising by Sailing to New Places Sailing along the islands Simplify. Sailing the Belize Barrier Reef. Long view towards sailboat, beautiful blues... Sailboat coming from doing Hol Chan and giving our guests a view of the beautiful sunset in Caye Caulker Sailing across the Caribbean near the reef, gorgeous shots from above Sailing inside the Barrier Reef Sailing the Belizean Reef, aerial view San Pedro Sailing Club dominates at Barron Bliss Harbor Regatta 2012 Sailor’s eyeballs or Bubble Algae. Also Mermaids Wine Glass or acetylbularia Sailsports monthly windsurfing races Sea view of the original St. Catherine's Academy before the 1931 hurricane. Long ago... Quiet classroom at St. Catherine Academy, long ago Kayaking off St. George's Caye, 1977, Grandmother Bradley's house is on the left of the kraal house. Plus other old views of the caye, "Lesmore," the Biddle residence, sketches of St. George's Caye during the colonial era, and stories about what it was like to vacation on St. George's Caye back in the day Brian Keating in a dugout as a child on St. George's Caye, in front of his house with the Dinger house in the background, mid 1950's Sunset at St. George's Caye A sandbar BBQ, St. George’s Caye Aerial view of St. George's Caye on route to San Pedro Aerial view of north St. George's Caye & nearby cayes The cemetery at St. George's Caye St. George's Caye at sunset Aerial view of St. George's Caye, 2008 Floats in the 10th of September Parade in the late 50's, Belize City Float pulled by horses, Battle of St. George's Caye Day celebration, 1920's. Also, 1940 celebration in front of the Supreme Court building Floats in a parade in downtown Belize City celebrating the Battle of St. George's Caye Day, long ago September 10th Celebrations in Belize City, ladies looking down from the balcony, circa 1890's St. George's Caye celebrations in Belize City, 1923 St. George's Caye Day Celebrations in Belize City, postcard from long ago. Also some history of the battle St. George's Caye Day 150th Anniversary Stamp, 1948 Battle cannon from the Battle of Saint George's Caye, September 3-10, 1789 Battle of St. George's Caye Day parade in San Pedro, Key events leading up to the Battle of Saint Georges Caye Aerial shot of St. George's Caye taken about 1946 San Pedro student sailors shine at the 2011 St. George’s Caye Battle Regatta St. George's Caye Day Celebrations in Belize City, long ago The Battle of St. George's Caye celebrations in Belize City, 1920 2013 Belize Audubon Society Adventure trip to St. Herman's Blue Hole National Park, inner tubes galore! Folks lined up waiting to vote in the 1954 Elections at St. Ignatius School in Belize City. Also the original St. Ignatius Church in Belize City, 1933 Belize Inland Blue Hole, St. Herman's Blue Hole National Park Climbing out of St. Herman’s cave into the jungle St. Herman’s Cave Henry Salgero with his grandmothers sister at Boca del Rio in San Pedro, with the Andrea water ferry in the background, about 1994. Also a bit about Don Tabo and the "Yara Andrea" boat. Steve Samuels has a Tattoo for You St. John's College boys on retreat at Trinidad farm Old St. John's Primary School before the 1931 Hurricane St. John's College at Loyola Park, Belize City 1910, some buildings labeled. Also a little of its history including a video Did you know that seaplanes used to land at St. John's College when it was at (Port) Loyola? Long ago.... St. John's Cathedral, 1931 photo from the top, plus a little history St. Mary's Church on North Front Street in Belize City about 1925. Also a various photos and description of the area, and a sketch of the original design Snapshot and pencil reproduction of North Front Street and St. Mary's Church in Belize City, also 1909. Also a 1906 postcard of St. Mary's church A lungless Salamander Oedipina elongata Mexican Mushroom tongue Salamander at Lamanai Outpost Lodge British forces Camp Salamanca along the southwestern border of Belize near San Jose Village, 1970's, 1980 Along the beach, 1960's, recognized are Eiden Salazar, Elvi Staines and her Grandmother Betty Salazar with scarlet and blue-gold macaws Eiden Salazar of San Pedro campaigning for PUP, long ago In memory of John Paul Saldivar Sailboat off South Water Caye Underwater structure near Salt Creek Lagoon, and a bit about Salt Creek Maya Archaeological Site Remember The Salty Dog at the entrance of Paradise Resort Hotel? Painting of a village celebration by the river by Ms. Nelita Sambula The old San Antonio church in the Toledo district San Antonio waterfalls, Toledo District A drummer of San Antonio summoning villagers, 1956 Aerial views of San Antonio Village, Toledo District in the late 1950's and now San Antonio Village, Toledo, long ago. Also a photo of Mr. Juan Juarez, who constructed San Luis Rey Church in San Antonio Village View to the hills in San Antonio, Cayo. Also some history of San Antonio Roman Catholic church building in San Antonio Village, also a group of Maya men in front of that church building, circa 1915-1920 View from the bus stop of San Antonio Village, in Cayo. Also a view of the main centre and a bit of history about San Antonio. San Antonio, Cayo: Misty mountains overlooking the village The US Embassy "Archaeology in the Community" program visits the San Antonio United Pentecostal Primary School in Cayo Vicente Chiac threshing rice with a wooden pestle and mortar, San Antonio in 1955. Also history about the old "Indian Reservations." Farmer returning from work in the fields, photographed in San Benito Poite Orange Walk San Estevan ferry leading to San Estevan Village, with Resthouse and Fort Mundy in the background... long ago..., long ago The History of San Ignacio Distribution of lots, San Ignacio 1959. Mr. Johnson Robinson receives the first lot The Death House on the San Ignacio Hospital grounds, long ago Aerial view of San Ignacio alongside the Macal River Aerial view of San Ignacio looking out towards Santa Elena Looking down from Cahal Pech Hill in San Ignacio Aerial drone panorama of San Ignacio and Santa Elena in the Cayo District connected by the Hawksworth Bridge. Also a bit of San Ignacio history Hot and smoky sunset over San Ignacio, Easter Monday 2020 Center of commerce in San Ignacio Town in the early 1900's Galvez House in San Ignacio, formerly the Astoria Club, the Manuel Matus Store, Tony's Inn and Restaurant, among other things San Ignacio 1954. Main Street (now Burns Avenue), Galvez houses, also the first land rover San Ignacio, early 1950"s. Riverfront and Hawkesworth Bridge Downtown San Ignacio, 1930's and 1970 Several photos of downtown San Ignacio long ago, and a story about the genesis of San Ignacio. Also looking down on San Ignacio from a hill, 1976 Aerial view of San Ignacio, Santa Elena, and surrounding area, taken in the 1980's Downtown San Ignacio in the 1960's Late evening aerial view of downtown San Ignacio, Macal River, Santa Elena Nighttime in San Ignacio, from Cahal Pech Village Resort San Ignacio, Cayo, in the 1920's A view of San Ignacio Town in 1910 Burns Avenue, San Ignacio, Cayo, long ago Holy Friday Procession on Burns Avenue in San Ignacio, late 1950's or early 1960's. This mural in San Ignacio depicts Belize’s history, colonial warts and all. San Ignacio Christmas caroling, Dec 19th 2012 San Ignacio Cinema and Theatre, long ago Downtown San Ignacio Aerial view of San Ignacio San Ignacio Town Market in Cayo District - 360 degree panorama Food booth at the San Ignacio Market Looking down on San Ignacio at night Aerial view of beautiful San Ignacio Town. Santa Elena is further in the background San Ignacio Resort Hotel, 1970's The founding of San Joaquin Village, and old photos from the village San Jose Banda Maya San Jose Succotz Festival 2011 San Jose Succotz along the Mopan River, seen from above, the story of San Jose Succotz Rainbow over San Jose Village Elevated view of the San Jose Succotz Ferry crossing that leads to Xunantunich, also a view from the ferry as it approaches the shore San Mateo needs assessments with kids at a clean water BBQ Homes along the beachfront in San Pedro, 1920's or 1930's Aerial view of downtown San Pedro, long ago Great aerial view of the downtown San Pedro beachfront, looking to the sea, early 2019 Looking towards the shoreline of downtown San Pedro from the sea, 1945 Downtown San Pedro looking from the beach, about where Estel's is today, towards the Blake House with dories in the foreground. February 25, 1968 Aerial view of downtown San Pedro, 2007 The Busy Night Life of San Pedro! Aerial view of the lights downtown Aerial view of San Pedro Town, 2020 Window Seat over San Pedro on a gorgeous day Aerial view downtown San Pedro, 1987, looking west Four photos of San Pedro Town from 1979, including Front Street, Lily's Fido's, Coral Beach Hotel, Ambergris Lodge and the homes of many families on the north end of Front Street Aerial views of San Pedro and Rocky Point, taken long ago. And a bit about the photographers, Thiers Hamman and his beautiful wife Terry, and a small hotel/restaurant my dad built where Ramon's now stands. Also a photo with Neria Arceo and Tavo Arceo as children North end of Front Street in downtown San Pedro, 1980's 1972 Downtown San Pedro Town, a building that was used as living quarters for church/parishioners visitors Old-time politics in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. UDP Campaign sign in front of Rubies. Long ago Elevated view of downtown San Pedro at sunset, lights of the city... Season's Restaurant and businesses in downtown San Pedro by the 5 a side field, late 1987 or early 1988 Pescador Drive (Middle Street) showing the fire station and the police station, 2019 in San Pedro Downtown San Pedro, 1986 Aerial view of San Pedro, 1959 Aerial view, downtown San Pedro Aerial view of San Pedro, early 1950's San Pedro Never Looked So Peaceful Or Beautiful: Awesome aerial view of San Pedro, September 2020 Sunrise view of San Pedro Town, looking from the sea Aerial view of San Pedro Town, 1970's Aerial of San Pedro Town to the reef, 2015 Approaching San Pedro by air, just about to land Aerial view of downtown San Pedro and the John Greif II Airport Wide angle aerial view over downtown San Pedro Final air approach to San Pedro. 1982 The village of San Pedro Town, aerial view, mid 1970's 5pm Pescador Drive, San Pedro Town A beautiful sky over San Pedro Town, Corner of Caribena Street and Barrier Reef Drive (Front Street) Tropical the Island Breeze: Beautiful view out to the sea on Ambergris Caye Kickin' back 180 degree view to the sea from beachfront San Pedro Aerial over San Pedro Town, looking north past the bridge Looking back at Ambergris Caye from the plane, en route, San Pedro to Belize City. Aerial view from the east looking west of the center of Ambergris Caye and San Pedro, wide angle includes barrier reef and lagoons to the west Aerial view of the west side of Ambergris Caye, downtown. Tropic Air over San Pedro. A little bit of everything: rainbow, reef, rain, town, storm cell, sunlight Calm and Serene, view to the sea from a beach in San Pedro Aerial photos of downtown San Pedro, 1959 Aerial views of San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye Aerials of San Pedro - January 1988 Aerial photo of San Pedro Aerial view of downtown San Pedro, 2008 Aerial view of San Pedro just south of the high school Aerial photo just off the beach in downtown San Pedro, 2017 Aerial view, north section of San Pedro Town, overlooking the new bridge Aerial view of the bridge and the cut on Ambergris Caye Aerial view of San Pedro Town, 2015 Downtown San Pedro, Jaguar's Temple, Heritage Bank, Central Park, clock tower View of downtown San Pedro, Looking north from the Holiday Hotel. 1980's >Aerial view of Colorful San Pedro! Early morning walk on a quiet "street" in San Pedro, mid 1980's Aerial view of San Pedro, long long ago A glimpse at Central Park in San Pedro, 2017 Downtown beachfront in San Pedro, mid to late 1970's San Pedro center, 1970's Central Park in San Pedro, 1970's Relaxing on the beach, Central Park in San Pedro, long ago A cold and rainy morning in San Pedro as a cold front dips down all the way into Mexico and the Caribbean Downtown San Pedro on Front Street, 1980's. Also a drawing of it San Pedro Town Council beach sign welcoming visitors to the island, 1980's Major congestion at intersection, San Pedro San Pedro Town from 2,500 ft Thatch homes on the beach, San Pedro about 1920 The heart of San Pedro Town Beachfront, San Pedro Central Park area long ago... Is that "Joe" Gabourel with the white shorts on the boat? Blake House in the background Aerial of downtown San Pedro area, from the west looking east Aerial of downtown San Pedro Town long ago... San Pedro 1977 or so, not a golf cart anywhere Aerial Shot of my Beautiful San Pedro Town, My Home :) San Pedro Business Center, 1976 San Pedro downtown at dusk. What colours! San Pedro Cool, by Lan Sluder San Pedro Dance Company 9th anniversary show The San Pedro Dance Academy usher in the Christmas spirit with their annual end-of-year Christmas show Chetumal here we come! San Pedro dance troop on a bus trip, 1980's A rainy day in San Pedro A quiet morning in San Pedro once upon a time... dog in the street Folks on the pier in downtown San Pedro, looking towards town, long ago Boat pulled up onto the shore in San Pedro, Blake House in the background, Land Rover and Police Station, about 1972 Quiet morning in San Pedro, 1998 San Pedro beachfront from pier 1997 San Pedro Beachfront, New Years Day 2013 Downtown pier and view to the sea, San Pedro, 1986 San Pedro's boat dock downtown, 1980's, painting by Iguana Jack Dreamy view of the sea towards the reef The San Pedro public pier in the 1980's Main pier San Pedro, Belize. Long ago... Main pier, old San Pedro, 1960's Downtown San Pedro, 1990 Higher up aerial view of Downtown San Pedro, 2007 Scenes from San Pedro, 1984 Group of San Pedranos, 1980's or 1990's: Gayina, Pulpo, Rugu, Juan Choc, Ishmael Espinoza, Rudy Nunez, Jhon Perez, Freddy Beachfront San Pedro, Late 1970's A "picture perfect day" in San Pedro. Looking out to the reef Big truck stuck in a rain soaked road in San Pedro, 2006 View of Middle Street in San Pedro, 2020 Beachfront on Ambergris Caye, 1968 Downtown San Pedro, 1970's What’s Occurring At San Pedro Fitness Club? Painting by Papo of San Pedro Town main pier long ago, looking back towards town and the Blake House San Pedro Town at dawn The end of the sandy streets in San Pedro, laying the new tiles, 2007 Street scene in San Pedro, happy doggie! Walking the beach in San Pedro, life is beautiful! Huge group of San Pedro High School students and other folks in front of a helicopter, 1987 San Pedro High School Class Of 1977 Reunion San Pedro High School, 2018. Also a drawing of it in the early 1990's. Also a photo from the 1970's, when it was in the building later used by the Town Board as Town Hall, and photos of the school from over the years, and the Community Center where St. Peter's College opened doors in 1971. Also a bit about the 50th Anniversary of the school in December, 2021 San Pedro High School, 1993 The first floor of the San Pedro High School, 1980's This quiet beach scene is where the high school is located now in San Pedro, also a ceremony during the building of San Pedro High School Celebration for the completion of the walls of the ground floor of San Pedro High and a cheque presentation by Lions International for the casting of the roof. Also a drawing and story about the high school. Very old church in picturesque San Pedro Columbia Village The Alcalde's Court at San Pedro Columbia, 1949 Shoreline view of the San Ramon area on Ambergris Caye San Roman Rio Hondo Catholic Church, built in 1913, one of Belize's oldest churches, Orange Walk A Perfect Caye, Sandbore Caye Aerial view of Sandbore Caye looking out towards the reef Purrfect at Sandbore Caye Sandbore Caye and it's lighthouse keepers: Mr. Philip Young, Ivan Staines, and Pete Young Nicky makes a sand angel by Wet Willy's Sunday Fun Stuck on a Sandbar, Jan 2, 2011 Sandbars on the back side of Ambergris Caye Couple walking along very narrow sandbar New construction, Ambergris Caye (Sand castle) Sandcrab Sandlovers Sandman Willett Sandpiper The Sands Hotel in San Pedro under construction, long ago Jacob McNeill, Marty Casado, and Ryan Casado looking to the sea from the top of the Sands Hotel in San Pedro, 2003 Li'l Santa Merry Christmas at Fidos, December 2005 at the Calendar Girls' benefit Photo with Santa Booth hosted by Saga Humane Society Santa Claus diving for treasure off Ambergris Caye Santa Claus sighting on Front Street in San Pedro Santa taking a Belikin break on the beach Santa kicks back on the beach the day after Christmas Santa and his sleigh being pulled by dolphins Santa Claus walking along the beach on Caye Caulker Scuba diving Santa! Santa rests up for the big night Santa Claus is coming to San Pedro town Ragged Santa Boy and His Super Beauty Elves Santa Claus in San Pedro Town Santa Claus comes to San Pedro Santa says "See you next year!!!!!" Mixtec influenced Maya mural, Santa Rita Corozal Stucco painting on the west wall of Mound 1 at the Maya ruins of Santa Rita outside of Corozal Aerial view looking over the top of Santa Rita ruins into Corozal Sapodilla Falls, fed by the Mountain Pine Ridge watershed Fly-fishing on the Sapodilla Cayes off the coast of Belize Black Sapote; Scientific name: Diospyros nigra, same specie as Persimmon The mamey sapote is an amazing versatile health fruit and it's one of my favorite of fruits! Sapphire Beach Resort Walking the beach, just north of Sapphire Beach Resort, North Ambergris Caye Sargassum The Mouth of the Sarstoon River, Belize to the right, Guatemalan hills in the distance. Naval Station Sarstoon Marines Until Death Studying and collecting epiphytes, Bruce studies the host tree leaves while Marvin and David prepare to collect. Sarstoon-Temash National Park Beautiful canopy of the riverine forest, Sarstoon-Temash National Park Marvin and David climb to collect epiphytes, Sarstoon-Temash National Park. David climbs while Bruce helps with the looper pole, collecting epiphytes, Sarstoon-Temash National Park. Boat along the shore in Sarteneja Sarteneja Village from the air, looking towards the sea and back towards the village, origin of name "Sarteneja" Satellite dish collection on Caye Caulker Savanna's Bohemian Guide to Ambergris Caye Aerial picture of Savannah Caye Savannah Caye Saw-fly larvae feeding on a leaf in forests in Belize 97ft schooner Martinique, 1970 A schooner in port unloading goods to the warehouses along bridgefoot, 1809, old settlement by Haulover Creek Glenn & Coleen Schwendinger Mexican and Belizean experts meet to evaluate the technical and scientific cooperation program Carrying 6 gallons of water and a machete on a scooter! Kay Scott, long time resident and photographer of San Pedro, overlooking Dubrovnik, Yugoslavia long ago Momma scorpion and all her cuddly babies When predators meet: Scorpion vs. spider Amblypygid, Tailless whip scorpion Scorpion (Diplocentrus sp.) Whip scorpion Scorpionfish Plumed Scorpionfish on the bottom. Very camouflaged. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. A beautiful scorpionfish. Map of two scorpion genera in Central America Scorpion fish Scotiabank in San Pedro, long ago... Boy Scouts and nuns visiting San Pedro at Camp Loyola, mid 1940's Boy Scouts in Loyola Camp in San Pedro, 1950's Pandanus fruit, aka Screw Palm or Screw Pine Scuba diver pondering the sea Over 100 Scuba Divers Descend On Ambergris Caye Colorful scuba diving scene Scuba diving along a wall in the atolls Dive trip leaving from the downtown pier, 1973 Scuba Steve Bowen Scuba Diving, everybody has a favorite place to read the newspaper! A Placencia sculptor, lots of wood carvings on display Spotted sea hare, Aplysia dactylomela Enjoying the beautiful view of the sea Beauty queens - Sea and Air Festival, 1993 Beauty Queen contestants for Sea & Air Festival at the split on Caye Caulker, 1999 Go Easy on the Sea: Ocean Conservation Sea beans. Floating seeds from afar! Huge seed, known as Sea Bean "Entada gigas," Sea Heart, Horse Bean, Horse Eye, or “ojo de venado,” Deer Eye Seafood Guide for Belize: Closed seasons, banned catches, size and catch limits, Special laws and permits. Sea grapes (Coccoloba uvifera, a dioecious member of the buckwheat family Polygonaceae) A big old sea grape tree in Corozal Town along the shore View through sea grapes to the sea, and a drawing by Jayson Forman along with a bit about walking down the beach to the south from town to Spanish and Maggie's place, Severo (Don Severito) Guerrero's house, and the Ensenada, near Wil and Rose Escalante's place Seagrass beds View of Seagrass, baby mangrove, and palm trees, with the camera lens half underwater Seahorse Seahorses at Glovers Reef Sea plane wheeling on the ramp to enter land at the New Town Barracks, 1930's into the 40's Seascape Villas on Ambergris Caye Seaspray Hotel in Placencia New Underwater Sea Trek Project raises concerns Feeding an Seagull (Laridae) from the sea Guide pondering some seagulls while on a snorkeling trip A flock of Seagulls Flying into the Sun! Vivian Wilhelmina Myvett Seay (1881–1971), nurse and women's advocate Aerial view of "Secret Beach" on Ambergris Caye Secret Falls at Hidden Valley Inn Becky Casado hanging out above Secret Falls at the Hidden Valley Inn Segway on Ambergris Caye A Message From Sergeant’s Caye To The World Sergeant’s Caye in the 1940's and 1950's (before Hattie), and now Sergent major, Abudefduf saxatillis Sargeant Majors in Elkhorn coral Chillin' on “Sea’s D Day,” Rebecca and Elito Arceo's awesome boat, Seaduced Fresh lunch on board Seaduced by Belize as captain Elito Arceo shows of his lobster catch of the day to his guests Senor Frogs Bar, 1980's, windsurfers galore in front Tropical aquarium: Belize! Snorkeling Hol Chan Marine Reserve, boat surrounded by fish (sergeant majors) Sergeant Major Alfred Serrano, 1987 Fun at Shark Ray Alley Idalmy Briceno snorkeling at Shark Ray Alley Skindiver Magazine comes to San Pedro to introduce Shark Ray Alley to the outside world, I think around 1997 Shark Ray Alley in San Pedro, camera half above the water and half below the water Snorkeling off Ambergris Caye, always take the scenic route! Snorkeling under a boat on Laughing Bird Caye Snorkeling at Shark Ray Alley Half underwater and half overwater, Shark Ray Alley Sharks at Shark Ray Alley Sharks of the Great Blue Hole Sharks and the Maya Kids meet Sharks in Punta Gorda Back floating surrounded by sharks at Hol Chan Marine Reserve Spiffy crew of sharks and rays in the Belize Shark Project Rachel Graham tagging sharks for the Belize Shark Project Sharks below a boat, looking up towards the surface Confronting the deep... Snorkler and shark. Also a story "The boy who cried Shark!," (1985) A MarAlliance crew of fishers and researchers introducing a live shark to University of Belize students Shark attack victim hanging in the rafters at Fido's, mid 1990's Kids swim with sharks! – The Belize Shark Project Photo of nurse shark taken in front of Tres Cocos Holding a nurse shark upside down while scuba diving Snorkelers following nurse sharks Huge group of nurse sharks chase a wedding party Feeding nurse sharks from the boat Tailgaiting some smiling nurse sharks Sharks swimming away from Hol Chan Marine Reserve, off Ambergris Caye Black Tip Shark, Carcharhinus limbatus, Belize Shark Project Fish gets chomped by shark Nurse shark on the bottom, watch those feet! Nurse shark with trailing groupers >View of the sea while snorkeling at Villa Margarita in Hopkins Panades Are Being Made of Our Million Dollar Sharks? First place for biggest fish went to “Cristina” captained by Alberto Bradley with this 202.5 pound shark Marla boats a nurse shark Nurse shark and seagull, view out over the water Nurse shark Nurse shark cruising in the reef Nurse shark and eel, together in harmony Whales from the Air Whale shark, shot at 60 feet when a big one was rising to feed The elusive whale shark, with diver, also video of a whale shark tangled in rope hangs around to get pets after people rescue him Whale shark with a pair of divers, also fun facts about whale sharks Snorkeler alongside surfaced whale shark Whale shark with diver, from above and below After swimming among us for 15 minutes, this whale shark decided it was time to go home to the deep ... you should too! Whale Shark Diving in Placencia Belize at Gladden Split Whale shark closeup Whale sharks, clear water and people One of The Coolest Experiences of My Life: Swimming with Whale Sharks The Whale Shark Crevalle Jack School following whale shark All Things Great and Small: Snorkeler with whale shark Peeking up a whale sharks nose Whaleshark on the surface Whale shark juvenile male at Gladden Spit Whale sharks Dead whale washed up on the reef Whale shark off Placencia in June Whale shark off the shores of Placencia Whale shark - Gladden Split, Belize Marie Sharps on the shelf in Eugene, Oregon Flower from Shaving Brush Tree Shaving Brush Tree flowers, some flowers are best seen at night Shaving Brush Tree - Pseudobombax ellipticum Sheep frog Shells, on the beach down south Beach Party... fun.. fresh... shells and sea Look what the tide brought in! Ship on the horizon, painting by Walter Castillo Shipstern Naturn Reserve Jaguar Express Mural at Shipstern Visitor Center Shipwrecked British cargo ship "M/V Transfer" near Great Blue Hole (Lighthouse Reef). Some articles refer to the ship as the "Paranga" Belize shoreline Touring the shrimp hatchery with Fidel Ancona Cleaner Shrimp on brain coral with a baby Banded Coral Shrimp Pederson’s Cleaner Shrimp in Anemone The beautiful shores of Belize Aerial picture of the Sibun River Kayaking on the upper Sibun River below Morpho Falls Sibun River, view from Hummingbird Highway Sibun River at sunset 36th SICA Conference held on Ambergris Caye One of the most endearing anti-litter signs ever ... Keep Calm and Don't Litter Handmade sign in San Lazaro: "Ma'alob k'iin" - Good morning in three languages Sign: The classic ice cream flavors – sour sop is always a fave "Warning! Best cook in the world" sign Sign on Caye Caulker: We have two cemeteries but no hospital! Billboard "Our Wildlife at Risk," Illegal wildlife trafficking is a CRIME! Heavy equipment on the island, awesome sign... Sign saying "This is a GOOD SIGN!" Sign at Bird's Isle: "Less Me More We" Funny sign on Front Street Funny sign on an ice-cone stand in Belize City "No working during drinking hours" sign Middle Silk Caye, Gladden Spit and Silk Cayes Marine Reserve Approaching the Silk Cayes, near Placencia A public park complete with grill, picnic tables, and palm trees! The Silk Cayes, near Placencia Aerial view of The Silk Cayes, also referred to as the Queen Cayes Anchored in The Silk Cayes, near Placencia Above the sea was the most beautiful water I had seen. In The Silk Cayes, near Placencia Peter Singfield teaching in San Carlos, 2003 Peter Singfield in Maya ruins in Northern Belize, 1978 Peter Singfield and Rootz the tailor, Orange Walk, 1978 Marty Casado cooking breakfast alongside the road in the Toledo district, traveling with Peter Singfield while working on hurricane relief after Hurricane Iris, 2001 The late Reverend David Simpson Climbing out of a sinkhole in the Chiquibul with a rope Sinkhole on Northern Ambergris Caye Exploring the underwater sinkholes on Northern Ambergris Caye with Marty O’Farrell Sinkhole opens up on North Ambergris Caye after earthquake Sailing on the Sirena Azul Sirena Azul Sailboat Sirena Azul Under Sail, Ambergris Caye, Belize - March 2012 Hitching a ride... three children await the Sirena Azul sailboat at the dock Sisters Of the Holy Family arriving in Stann Creek on the Sarawee, 1898 Beautiful view on Sittee River Road Fiery Skipper (Hylephila phyleus) Grandma jumps outta the plane Hanging onto the outside of a plane Eleven person formation skydiving over San Pedro Town Circle of skydivers approaching the Great Blue Hole Skydiving over Belize, right after jump, looking back up Skydiving high above Ambergris Caye is Christina from Skydive San Pedro and Rich her photographer Tumbling from the sky, skydivers over Caye Caulker Windjammer Jumps! Skydiving over Ambergris Caye, Boogie in Belize IV Skydiving over Ambergris Caye Boogie in Belize V, Blue Hole Drop and Coming down over Ambergris Caye, 2009 Boogie In Belize future skydivers club The skydivers are jumping!!!! Jan Starr jumping with Tigger Walter Medina of Pedro's Inn jumping with Nick Boyd Walter Medina skydiving with his dreads flying!!! Rosie and Amanda do a tandem skydive Getting ready to land, skydiving on Ambergris Caye Skydiving into Belize City Rosie skydiving, incredible view over the island downtown Skydiving, David Childs' wife Kung jumpin' with the big boys last year Flying thru the clouds over San Pedro, skydiving Sky-rafting over Ambergris Caye Volume and Direction of the Transatlantic Slave Trade from All African to All American Regions Sleeping Giant Rainforest Lodge, also a walking tour of Sleeping Giant View of the valley from Sleeping Giant Lodge In the Maya Mountains View from The Sleeping Giant Gazebo Slideshow of Belize Photographs Sailing sloop on the move Buttercup, a three toed sloth Ravages of smallpox in Mesoamerica, from the Florentine codex Boatride to Northern Ambergris Caye, about 1998: Jesse Cope, Dr. Herman Smith, Karl & Ellen Koster from New Orleans, with Daniel Nunez at the helm Greg Smith, aka Turtleman Rosemary Smith attacked by rubber lizards Rosemary Smith at Turtleman's House, looking south to Tranquility Bay Resort Smoky near Spindrift on Front Street, about 1995 Orthalicus princeps, Princess Cone Snail Predatory snail eating other snail Eggs of the Apple Snail, main prey of the snail kite Dad (Tony Rath) showing daughter (Miss Belize, Rebecca Rath) how to hold the snake at the Belize Zoo Subspecies of Thamnophis proximus (Ribbon snake) eating a toad Taijah getting acquainted with the snake she sighted at Clarissa Falls before it was released into its natural habitat Ficimia publia predating a Leptodiera frenata. (Cat-Eyed Snake eating a house gecko) Snakes of Belize: These snakes all look very similar, how many of them are venomous and/or dangerous? Maya Coral Snake, Coral Snake Mimic, King Snake Coniophanes imperialis, a common snake Snake versus iguana, snake is the victor! Sibon dimidiatus - the Slender (or Coral-backed) Snail Eater Snake Huge snake across the road in the Mountain Pine Ridge (