Bella Loves Ramon

Ramon's Village

One of the landmarks of San Pedro is Ramon's Village located, as you soon learn by scores of signs around the island, about 200 yards south of the Tropic Air terminal. In fact, the first sign you see when you leave the baggage area is a large lighted sign (a rarity here) advertising Ramon's Village. I have heard that Ramon's is presently owned by a corporation in Texas that makes billboards, a statement I haven't verified. It certainly would explain all of the signs, however.

Regardless, Ramon's is gorgeous. It is beautifully manicured and maintained, and the guests lying on the beach seem to be content. I've never eaten in the restaurant myself, but I can assure you that the doggy bag "the girls" brought me had some mighty delicious food in it. No complaints there. And the thatched cottages are downright cute. In short, it's a great place to stay.

Beach at Boca del Rio Park

But what I like about Ramon's is their community spirit. Hardly any worthy cause is celebrated here without Ramon's donating something to help make the event successful. This week Ramon's "adopted" a park by the cut separating the north and south parts of the island. "Boca del Rio" is a beautiful location, but, frankly, the park area presently looks pretty rundown. The playground equipment is beat up and scary looking, and the basketball courts are rough. I mean, I wouldn't be comfortable letting my puppies play there. So I'm really excited to see that someone who cares about San Pedro is going to take care of it! Thanks, guys and gals! A lot of folks here appreciate what you're doing.

Central Prison, Hattiesville

From the "I-Don't-Make-These-Things-Up Department": It was bad enough for 24-year-old Derrick W. in mid-February when he was arrested in San Pedro for burglary. But it got worse when he escaped from the custody of the arresting officer even though he was handcuffed. On March 17th Derrick plead guilty to the additional charges of escape and theft. He was sentenced to six months confinement in the Belize Central Prison for the escape, and an additional three months confinement for theft--of the handcuffs.
 

Medical update: The bruise on Shelley's upper arm is as big as, and slightly resembles, the State of Wisconsin. But she is mending and wants me to thank everyone for their prayers. A big Thank You!


Only three days till Grandma Jane gets here. She's bringing treats. Whoo-HOO! Faithful readers may also send me treats if they care to, or just make a donation to Saga Humane Society here in San Pedro. Learn more at www.sagahumanesociety.org . And now that I'm feeling so community minded, I may just treat myself to "Ladies' Night" at Wet Willy's. What the heck!

 
Y'all come visit. We'll tour the island, check out the park, and, who knows, maybe go to Wet Willy's ladies' night-- or not. You're gonna love Belize!