March is for Macaws

March is for Macaws There aren’t very many things that make getting up at 5am sound appealing, but heading out to see the Scarlet Macaws is definitely one of the few exceptions. It is estimated that there are fewer than 250 Scarlet Macaws in the country of Belize,...

Afrodite Caffe and Big Tittie Rum

Afrodite Caffe and Big Tittie Rum Frankie Gagliano is a middle aged man with sun weathered skin, a grovely voice tinged with satirical humor, and a twinkle in his eye that matches his lack of appreciation for propriety. Known as an industry expert in all things food...

Brice is Back, But Not Really

Brice is Back, But Not Really When the student is ready, the teacher will appear. This was certainly the case for local Barefoot Bar owner, Brice Dial. After originally getting into yoga in 2005 to help relieve and manage stress, Brice received her yoga instructor...

MnM’s Got a New Look

MnM’s Got a New Look November 24th brought with it the grand re-opening of M&M Hardware on the main road in Placencia. Opened on September 1, 2003 as a sister store to the original in Indepence, Dora and Alan Duncker are keeping up with the needs of a...

Wendy’s Fire

Wendy’s Fire This is the story of a Guatemalan girl, named Wendy, who crossed the Mopan river with her brother when she was only twelve years old. She was scared and felt responsible for her sibling as the heavy rains of wet season flooded their little dory and...