So we are on week 3 of no electricity.   We were told   we should be able to get electricity within 4 weeks of getting an estimate… unfortun...

After we visited with Buddy , the zookeeper said that since it was my birthday, he would let me visit with one of the zoo's Scarlet Mac...

The cook at the Rectory, Dona Betty, makes hands-down the best stewed chicken I have ever had.  And believe me, living in Belize means you e...

The Belize Zoo's motto is 'best little zoo in the world,' and I have to agree (and I have been to a lot  of zoos).  They have th...

It has now been one week without power (although we spent the weekend visiting friends in Corazol, is that cheating?) The other day I went a...

I probably jinxed myself by adding “pioneer” to the bookworm part of the blog name.   No dishwasher, lots of animals, mud—all good aspects o...

To be continued....

Last week was my birthday, and since I was 29 on the 29th, which seems kinda special, I decided to document the day with photos.  Here are a...

I herded goats with my car today.  Which I think officially makes me awesome, because anyone can herd goats, but using a car? That takes ski...

little known sport of Belize.