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Help Your Dog Beat the Heat!

Special thanks to Tacogirl.com and the SAGA Humane Society of San Pedro Belize for allowing me to reprint this article which addresses an important seasonal issue for pet owners both in San Pedro and Playa del Carmen alike. There aren’t many things that everyone in San Pedro agrees about, but no one would argue with you when you say ‘It’s hot!’. It has been very warm the past couple of months and it looks like we may be in for a long and very hot summer. While we seek out the shade and drink ice cold drinks to cool us down, we need to remember that our furry friends feel the heat just like we do. The only difference is that they depend on us to provide them with shade and fresh, cool water. Read More...
Posted Saturday, June 18, 2011 5:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Boogie in Belize - Part 2

Despite our early to bed times on Saturday night, Sunday morning was not all smooth sailing. Cindy confirmed that the tandem jumpers would indeed be able to go today. Good news. Mitch appeared with the news that Jill had given herself a touch of sun-poisoning Read More...
Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:08 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Boogie in Belize - Part 1

A few weekends ago, the Kinnon clan decided last minute to take an impromptu trip to San Pedro, Belize. The impetus for this trip was the Boogie in Belize , an annual gathering of skydivers from all over the world who take to the sky over Ambergris Caye Read More...
Posted Saturday, March 6, 2010 10:38 AM by Rob Kinnon | 7 Comments

Back to Belize - More Island Time

The day following lobsterfest was another dreary windy day. Tacogirl had a whole list of fun events planned for the day, some of which were contingent on the weather. At this point, the parasailing trip and the Seaduced Sunset Cruise were both in jeopardy. Read More...
Posted Sunday, June 28, 2009 8:11 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Back to Belize - San Pedro Lobsterfest 2009

Blissfully hangover free, I met up with the Tacos , Cindy and other assorted bloggers for another hearty breakfast at Estel's. My brother in law, Dave, another early riser, joined our group as we soaked up some sun and made plans for the remainder Read More...
Posted Tuesday, June 23, 2009 12:41 PM by Rob Kinnon | 5 Comments

Back to Belize - On Island Time

Not surprisingly, our first full day on the island was a lazy one. The kids were sent off on a fishing excursion and the grownups recovered from the night before. Breakfast and Bloody Mary's at Estel's , our favorite place in San Pedro, brought Read More...
Posted Saturday, June 20, 2009 4:02 PM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Back to Belize - Family Trip to San Pedro

Last year, Rob and I took a few much needed days to ourselves and headed south to check out the world famous Lobsterfest in Placencia . We had a great time, ate some great food and as we LOVE Belize, when the opportunity presented itself to attend Lobsterfest Read More...
Posted Friday, June 19, 2009 8:21 AM by Rob Kinnon | 7 Comments

Blog Action Day - A Real Estate Throwdown on Ambergris Caye!!!

After thinking long and hard about poverty, the subject of Blog Action Day 2008 , I find myself with more questions than answers. First and foremost is "What IS poverty?" and secondly "Who makes that determination?” Can we categorize Read More...
Posted Wednesday, October 15, 2008 5:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 16 Comments

SEAduced in Belize!!

Patting ourselves on the back for being such good little doobies and getting a proper night's rest, we all met up for a day of sun and fun on the SEAduced Catamaran. The crew, Sylvan, Leon and Jody, took great care of us and we had an amazing day.Eighteen Read More...
Posted Tuesday, September 2, 2008 4:34 PM by Rob Kinnon | 4 Comments

Belize Birthday Bash!!

I absolutely love surprises. I like being surprised and even better, I like surprising friends. About a month ago, when our dear friend Cindy popped off an email to me and casually invited us to the island to share her birthday with her, I politely declined. Read More...
Posted Tuesday, September 2, 2008 7:32 AM by Rob Kinnon | 6 Comments

Hot Sun and Hangovers - Blogger Blowout Day 2

Day two of the Blogger Blowout was a hot one, much to the chagrin of us bloggers, each wearing varying shades of HUNGOVER! After a quick latte at Aluxes, we slowly piled into our carts and headed out across the island for a bit of good old-fashioned sight-seeing. Read More...
Posted Wednesday, April 23, 2008 6:15 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

1st Annual Blogger Blowout is a hit!!

This weekend Rob and I and the kiddos traveled to Isla Mujeres for the very 1st Latin America Bloggers Convention or, as it has now been more appropriately dubbed, "The Blogger Blowout"! Our fearless leader, Wayne, aka "Isla Gringo", Read More...
Posted Monday, April 21, 2008 3:07 PM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Road Trip Belize - The Journey Home

Kilometers Traveled – 339 Hours in Car with Children – 5 Unscheduled Potty Breaks – 1 Belikins Consumed – 0 Current Location – Home again L Wireless Internet - Yes. I must have some good kharma due to me because I awoke without Read More...
Posted Friday, April 4, 2008 11:14 AM by Rob Kinnon | 6 Comments

A Day at Cenote Azul with Tacogirl and Friends

A few weeks ago, new friend and fellow blogger Laurie ( Tacogirl ) gave me the heads up that she and Paul (Tacoboy) would be making the journey from Ambergris Caye, Belize to Playa del Carmen to spend some time with her family vacationing in the area. Read More...
Posted Sunday, February 10, 2008 7:28 PM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments