When I first arrived in Belize the sovereign nation was only 21 years old, she was young and beautiful and beyond the awkward teenage years. It is normal for countries, societies, and communities to go through various stages from foundation to maturity, however some handle it better than others.
“The first supermarket supposedly appeared on the American landscape in 1946. That is not very long ago. Until then, where was all the food?
BELIZE:
The best escape from
a chaotic world. The craziness we see unfolding everyday when we turn on the TV is causing anxiety to me and so many others.
Shipping lines clogged, supply lines broken, food prices skyrocketing, the very process of our elections called into question. We even have protests on the streets.
Santa Familia lies at the confluence of the two major rivers in Cayo, where the Rivers Mopan and Macal join to become the mighty Belize River.
The beautiful Belize River is the lifeblood of the entire region.
My approximate monthly expenses are about BZ$1,175 (US$588). That’s less than half of my Social Security benefit. To give you an idea of how affordable it can be to live here, my monthly expenses for one person include:
We are freedom loving and self-reliant. We cherish our homes and gardens, enjoy hobbies and pastimes, engage in occupations and avocations, and appreciate our rest and relaxation. We greet each other during our morning and evening walks, entertain and unwind on our porches, gather in the community gardens and at the river, and are ready to help when someone needs a hand.
pon arrival in Belize, the incredibly friendly people helped us through each line, directing us to the appropriate places. We handed over our negative test results (holding our breath). “Move along,” we were told. No one even asked to see the health app QR code!
