The time is fast approaching for the season where locals and tourists alike need to ‘Beat the Heat’!  From mid May the wind drops and the water turns glassy.  The off-shoot of this is that our tropical island looks even more beautiful than ever as the bright sunshine brings blues in the ocean to a dreamy effect and the water is warm and inviting.  However, those wishing to navigate even the smallest of activities on the island will find themselves dripping in sweat and exhausted at the same time.

So here is our top tips for everybody to enjoy the gorgeous weather!

1)  It may seem obvious but any activity undertaken on the water has to be the No 1 choice!!  Scuba diving and snorkeling activities are everybodies top choice to cool down their personal thermostat and at Raggamuffin, we agree!!

2) And this is a favorite too – sitting in the water at the Split with your choice beverage in your hand.  From soda to the crazy green Lazy Lizard Juice the cooling water around the Split, along with the funky music, is definitely an excellent way to beat the heat!  Please note that do no carefully monitor their intake ie too many Lizard Juices, may feel the effects of another kind the following day!!

3) For those that want to see around the island or even for those who have errands to run, the only way to get around the island would be by bike or golf cart.  We do not recommend stealing anybodies vehicles but rental prices are extremely reasonable for both.  With the wind blowing in your hair and the streets being as smooth as they have been recently you will most definitely forget anything about the heat!!

4) For those needing a little more ‘extreme’ in their life there is always the option of renting a ‘jet-ski’!   For those who are on a budget the ski’s are rented by the hour and believe me, even 10 minutes on a jet ski is enough breeze for the entire hour!!!  This means that it is possible to rent the ski as a group and divide the cost and the time evenly – thus allowing for everybody to enjoy this exhilarating way to travel on the water!

5) And for those who feel that they want to push their tired and sunburnt body just a little bit more, there is always paddle boarding.  The flat calm days are best for this sport as it therefore requires much less effort!!  The slower pace of the boards will allow those on board to catch much more of nature than those who rented the jet-ski!! – Plus is is totally environmentally friendly!!

6) Ice cold coconut water .. there is something so very cooling about coconut water and we here have fresh coconut water in abundance here on the island – just ask the ‘Coconut Man’!!

And there you have it … 6 very good reason to come down to Caye Caulker and enjoy this absolutely gorgeous weather!!

Tickets for the raffle can be duly purchased from the following persons: Mrs. Seni Smith, Ramir Villanueva, Mrs. Catalina Rosado, Mrs. Liliana Marin, Cary Canto, Lita Marin, Mrs. Enelda Rosado, Ms. Mary Pou, Mr. Porfilio Guzman, Mrs. Gabrielle Neal, Mrs. Dora Badillo, Ms. Kim Badillo and Mrs. Alma Magaña. PLEASE SUPPORT A WORTHY CAUSE!

Members also have T-shirts, water bottles, pins, umbrellas, scarfs, rings, chains, buttons and bags for sale.  Kindly check with the above-mentioned members for those interested in purchasing the Cancer promotional materials. All proceeds also go toward the Cancer Society.

Apart from studious duties, she also manages one of the most well-known brand named, multi-national retail stores in the US named Juicy Couture on an almost full time basis.  She is a teenager’s every inspiration that when there is a will, there is a way! All the best to you and hats off to you, Zo Zo!

Happy Birthday to you, Mr. Vega and I am pretty sure you will be seeing more to come.  God bless you always on behalf of the Caye Caulker Chronicles!!

(Photo by Tina Auxillou)

To help fund the project, please click on the link below.  The minimum funding is $1 (US).  There are wonderful rewards for different levels of funding.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1554727237/women-of-caye-caulker-belize-documentary

According to the fund’s site:

INTRODUCTION:

The women of Caye Caulker who were instrumental in shaping the history of this tiny Belizean island of my childhood, when the population totaled less than 400 inhabitants about 40 years ago are now dying off, and their stories have never been told.  These heroic women endured hardships and innumerable challenges in this harsh frontier environment, and persevered.  My own mother is now 80 years old, yet her own story of being the most educated woman on this tiny island village where there was no electricity until the 1990′s has never been told.  She persevered, despite the deep-rooted poverty and lack of educational opportunities, and went on to become the first local principal of the elementary school.  This is her story, and the story of all the other Hicaquena women whose sacrifices have never been recorded … until now.

WHO ARE WE DOCUMENTING?

We will be documenting the lives of 20 women of Caye Caulker Village in Belize, from their earliest history on the island until now.  Many of the women are now in their 80′s.  Their stories are dying off along with them, and a rich history of struggle, entrepreneurship and endurance in the face of adversity is being lost along with them.  This must be preserved.

HOW ARE WE GOING TO DO THIS?

We will be producing a 1.5 to 2.0 hour documentary on the lives of these women from childhood until now — how life has evolved over the passage of time for them, what they think of development on their once laid-back island village, the cultural traditions that have been lost in the process, and what they think of all the changes they have seen in their lifetimes.

This will be a made-for-local-television documentary, plus a 1000 “print” run on DVD and flash drive, for those would like personal copies.  It will also be distributed to local schools as an educational tool, and to the national archives of Belize as a historical archive.

WHEN IS THIS GOING TO BE DONE?

I will be heading to Belize in the next few weeks to begin filming of the documentary.  The final product should be ready by the end of September 2012.

Rose’s Grill and Bar, the recent recipient for the 37th International Award for Tourist, Hotel and Catering Industry on January 18th, 2012 in Madrid, Spain celebrated twelve years of service on April 11, 2012, as a full service restaurant operating on Caye Caulker serving fresh delicacies to tourists and locals alike.

Starting off as a small take-out restaurant 12 years ago, serving breakfast and lunch, they now boast a full service menu grilling the freshest of seafood with side orders that open your taste buds as you walk by.  Proprietor/Manager, Eduardo Arceo explains how hard work and determination has paid off a great deal in having his business prosper over the years, thanks to the support of the general public, they are who make Rose’s.  Now with a full staff of 10 persons, he is happy and proud of what Rose’s has become.

Raffles were held at the end of the event for fabulous prizes including snorkeling tours and sailing trips to dinner packages at Rose’s.  Congrats to those fortunate winners!!

Here are some highlighted photos of the night’s event:

Management and Staff of Rose’s Grill and Bar

Proprietor Eduardo Arceo socializing with patrons, Patty Arceo and Editor Liz

You can also read another related article on the following link:

http://www.cayecaulkerchronicles.com/2012/02/13/roses-grill-and-bar-received-international-catering-award-from-trade-leaders-club-in-spain/