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Monday, January 30, 2012

Bella Makes Friends

Today I wanted to introduce you to some of my new friends I've met in San Pedro. It seems just about everyone is attracted to me--what can I say--and I welcome them into my world. Not all, though. One rude man looked at me and said I would probably make pretty good taco meat. I have chosen not to include his picture.

The gal to the left is Angie. She has lived in San Pedro for a lot of years, and her smile tells a lot about her. She is a wealth of information about where to go, which grocery stores to shop in, who the best guides are, and so forth. I've been to her house and liked it a lot, though I have some reservations about her cat who is, in my opinion, overly friendly. Plus, the cat outweighs me by at least four pounds.


This gorgeous couple from Texas are Bart and Mandy, frequent visitors to Belize. Tom and Shelley were immediately drawn to them and have shared some good times and stories. Congratulations on their newest grandchild born two days ago! Now I understand why Mandy has been sitting around knitting the cutest baby outfit. I thought it was for me, but that's okay, Mandy.

The guy on the left is Caspar, the music director at Fido's. [FEE-doze.] Originally from Panama, Caspar has literally traveled the world playing bass guitar--Hong Kong, Paris, Brazil, Japan, all of the United States plus Guam and Puerto Rico. He has amazing stories about life on the road, and so far I haven't been able to name a place he hasn't been to.

The next young man, Evan, is also a world traveler, but I didn't meet him in Belize. He is Shelley's cousin's grandson, a student at University of Kansas and student advisor with their Office of Study Abroad. Yes, that is me with him at a family reunion being carried and adored. Evan, one of my faithful followers, has already made his reservation in stay with us in San Pedro in May! Remember the old adage: You snooze, you lose! Call us at 281-754-3201 or Ticket Master for reservations.

Well, I still haven't told you about the Mama Vilma fashion show . . . or about the crocodiles at the Mayan ruins . . . or about Shelly's golf cart taxi service, but I shall, I shall. Keep reading and commenting. 

Y'all come visit. You'll meet lots of new friends. You're gonna love Belize!

6 comments:

  1. Ok Bella, tell Shelley there is a bumper sticker she needs for her golf cart taxi: I'm speeding because I have to get there before I forget where I'm going.

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  2. Great idea, Jane. As your grand-dog, I think I got most of my smarts from you! Bella

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  3. I have a brilliant idea... plan a family reunion in Belize! Mom/Bella , you could find us a great big place to rent. We could go in the off-season when tickets and rates aren't as high. I can just see it now.. The whole damn Atchison Clan show up on the tiny island!! We are all so loud, we could carry on conversation from the North End to the South End. I'm cracking up to myself just thinking of it. Love Ya! Honey

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    1. I am panting in anticipation.
      Please bring Puporonies and Sausages-in-a Blanket dog treats. I'm running low.

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  4. Okay Bella, tell Tom and Shelley I am trying to do my part to make this blog go viral. I posted a recommendation on FaceBook where my million, (slight exageration) of followers will see it. By the way, we are praying that Shelley walks into the immigration office and they ask her what took her and Tom so long to arrive in Belize. Welcome to Belize!!!!!

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  5. Bella, just curious if Greg needs a CDL to be a golf-cart,taxi driver in Shelley's fleet? Just looking at options!

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