Bella Goes to Elvi's Kitchen

Time Alert: Ambergris Caye is an island. It operates on island time. We do not observe daylight savings time! 

Yesterday was another crazy day. San Pedro may run on island time, but we are busy, busy, busy, especially when it is the girls' last day in Belize. 

Elvi's Kitchen

Lunch was at Elvi's Kitchen "where something good is always cooking." Owner Elvia Staines, an island resident for eight decades, has transformed her original take-out window kitchen into a landmark location distinguished by two huge palapas (thatched roofs) that cover the dining room. Don't let the sand floor fool you: The fish tacos (you can get them fried, grilled, or "Mayan style"), french fries, and bean dip were the best ever!  We only had a sampling from Elvi's full menu. It's another place you must  try when you visit.

At Elvi's we met Laurie, aka "Taco Girl," the famed San Pedro reporter, who moved here in 2003 (with Taco Boy) after a three-week visit. (Be careful when you visit--these things happen!) Her on-going chronicles can be found at www.tacogirl.com, an essential source for visitors and residents alike.

New Friends at Average Joe's

Before we knew it, it was time to go to El Divino's (faithful followers will remember that Monday is two-for-one martini day at El Divino's)...then some sunning and relaxing time on the beach at BananaBeach Resort...then AJ's for blues music and dancing...then BC's (Holly calls it "a little Gilligan's Island")...then the Tackle Box ...then to the park where Holly, at last, found the ever-elusive shimp tacos...then back to the Tackle Box. And before you could say "Where are we?" it was 3am and time to go home. Ay Yi Yi!

Not to be Outdone

Island Party Girls

Sometime, in the midst of the frenzy, Honey sealed her first international real estate deal by finding new friend Jason a house to rent owned by new friend Sean. Sean's grandfather, Woody, was one of the island's first entrepreneurs, and Sean has commuted between Southern California and Belize his entire life! Grand Daddy owned the Corona Del Mar Hotel, famous for its never-ending rum punch. I needn't say more.

Everyone is packing now and getting ready to catch the 12:30pm water taxi to the mainland. At 12:35pm, I shall be taking a nap!


Y'all come visit. We can do Elvi's or Tackle Box or tacos in the park...or just SIT! You're gonna love Belize!