Bella Does Spring Break

In the Rafters

The population of Belize is made up of an interesting mixture of ethnic groups including Creole and Garifuna (African origins), Mestizo (mixture of Spanish and indigenous groups), Chinese, East Indians, Arab and Europeans. Belizeans are outgoing, friendly, intelligent, and generally happy. To this mix, we now add "Spring Breakers." Yes, folks, it's not quite Easter yet, but it's time for the wild and crazy gringos to hit San Pedro!

Bruce from Arkansas

A lot of folks thought they wouldn't be able to get away from home for Spring Break because of the high cost of airfare and accommodations. But travel to the Bahamas had an astonishing 57% jump from last year, and Belize posted a huge gain of 83%. I'm telling you, Belize is the hot place to be!

Checking out the drugs!

That is not to say that all has been fun and games around our house! Shelley is mending from her fall the other night, but there's a lot of pain involved. Tom devised a chart of which medications for her to take at which times. Too bad there isn't one big pill that will do everything. When the pain medication does kick in, Shelley forgets she has a broken shoulder and thinks she can still do everything. Today she supervised workmen putting a new ceiling in the master bathroom, met the guy with the paint samples for the wicker furniture two times, and talked with three other people who came just to visit. (I've been watching to make sure Tom isn't dipping into the codeine.)

Don't think Tom is sitting at home all the time that Shelley is home mending. He has increased mobility now that he has his Schwinn Hurricane Cruiser. Please notice:
1. There is no basket on the front of the bicycle.
2. When a basket is attached, I am not getting in it. I have seen Tom riding his new big-boy bike! Surprisingly, he isn't that bad, but he's nearly driven into the Caribbean twice now. (That scare involving the pedestrian really wasn't his fault.)

If you haven't made your Spring Break plans yet, get on down here. Give Shelley enough pain pills and she'll be happy to show you around! 

Y'all come visit. We'll cruise around on the "cruiser," then find some hot spots! You're gonna love Belize!