Adaptation is the quickest route to paradise.

Possession Date: June 25, 2013
Placencia Peninsula, Belize, Central America

I have been in Belize just over a month now, and it has been an extremely busy and challenging experience. Moving to paradise is quite a different story than visiting. Don’t get me wrong, I recognized that there would be challenges, but I have experienced more things in one month which would not be categorized as paradise, than I had in the 19 weeks I have spent in total in Belize,over the past three years.  This is the tropics and to live is an adaptional process.  

                                                                                        I have had to deal with the heat and humidity, driving in torrential downpours, bats, scorpions, tarantulas, chicken attacks, dogs attacking chickens and killing one, mosquito and sand fly bites, gecko poo,  big flying cockroaches, and I witnessed one huge boa constrictor in the village that had just eaten something. This is the rainy season and also the bug season. All this was in the first week, so the universe is breaking me in quickly to my new reality.  It is saying “Better adapt quick!”

 

All this aside though, I am still focusing on getting everything in order.  It is difficult to enjoy paradise when there are so many things to do. However, baby-steps is the motto here and enjoy the ride!         

My yard is one big tropical garden that will require tending and watering to keep it up. I have already established a couple of reliable fellows I can call to help me out. The gardens are a source of peace and joy when I take the time to “smell the roses” although I have no roses.  Hibiscus, orchids, bougainvillea, heliconia , and a lot of others that I don’t know the names of, are in bloom at the moment.  The place was just a jungle before the guys came in to clear out dead and over grown plants.  They may have chopped a few orchids I was not aware of but I can now walk around without getting whapped in the head or stuck to a branch. I have not seen one snake since they cleared things either, so that should ease some of your minds.

With a little more cleaning and organization, the house and adjoining cabanas will be ready for guests; just not paying guests. I will have to apply for residency, and a business license, after a year of being here, in order to have a legitimate business. I will use my friends and family this winter as guinea pigs to see where all the insufficiencies are! Sorry guys, hope you don’t mind!

My next task..set up a bank account. I am told it is more challenging than buying property. I will let you know.

But, today is Sunday; the day of rest and I intend to do that and count my many blessings. That is why I am writing this. Thanks for reading and to all those who are supporting me in this adventure. You know who you are. I am very grateful!