tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post5581240970241260043..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: Caught in the rain!Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-17396813223471841982017-11-04T07:47:40.830-04:002017-11-04T07:47:40.830-04:00The diet seems the same in Belize as well as here ...The diet seems the same in Belize as well as here in Barbados, chicken, rice and beans. That is what we are trying to do, eat at the little hole-in-the-wall type of places. Also the canteen/work trucks usually have a great meal in the back of them for the workers in the area and the price is very reasonable. I don't think we can afford to eat out for a dinner meal, even lunch is expensive at some of "nicer" restaurants so that will have to do for us if we want a fancy meal.<br /><br />We have found that fish seems to be expensive just about everywhere, whether is it is a place where it is a staple or not. We don't understand it!<br />Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-87121306964037629892017-11-03T17:23:25.083-04:002017-11-03T17:23:25.083-04:00Barbados prices seem in line with Ambergris Caye i...Barbados prices seem in line with Ambergris Caye in Belize. As you found, if you eat in the modest local places, you can save a ton of money! We splurged on certain things, like nice lettuces, but mostly bought from local fruit/veggie stands and ate a lot of beans and rice! From time to time we'd splurge on a fancy dinner out, but most of the time, the Belizean mainstays of chicken & rice, plus whatever veggies we bought at the fruit stands served us well. Fresh fish was very hard to find, one of the biggest surprises to us!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572905521059358017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-24186767087829476432017-10-28T07:36:22.218-04:002017-10-28T07:36:22.218-04:00I agree, I think it might be past the fixer-upper ...I agree, I think it might be past the fixer-upper stage, which is too bad because it looked like a beautiful building in it's day.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-67712075815345883732017-10-28T07:35:01.885-04:002017-10-28T07:35:01.885-04:00I have added a bit more colour from our walk but I...I have added a bit more colour from our walk but I did have a pretty good base to start with from my summer working outside at the campground this year and because we had a nice fall, it luckily never disappeared.<br /><br />We won't stop eating at restaurants like this or food stalls/trucks just because the chance of getting sick might be a little higher, it can happen at any restaurant. However, we do try to keep our eyes open for the ones that are busy with the locals.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-28617914308653240632017-10-28T07:29:08.411-04:002017-10-28T07:29:08.411-04:00Thank you Dee, I did see it and responded to it. W...Thank you Dee, I did see it and responded to it. We really aren't having a big problem with the gluten as long as we stick to meat, fish, vegetables and fruit. After all the traveling that we have done to many countries that have very gluten based meals we have learned to adapt easily, especially when we can make our own meals. Our problem is just buying meat, fish, veggies and fruit at a reasonable price here compared to the many other countries that we have visited where it is much cheaper for these items.<br /><br />We are having a wonderful time. The water is so clear and warm, we won't have any problem swimming in it that is for sure. The rain shower did feel nice and refreshing when we were walking in it. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-18156002670104143972017-10-28T07:22:41.930-04:002017-10-28T07:22:41.930-04:00It is totally safe to walk around. We won't go...It is totally safe to walk around. We won't go down a dark alley alone at 1:30 in the morning but then again we wouldn't do that at home either.<br /><br />We lucked out on the internet but still it is a great deal. You would never find an internet provider in Canada and probably not in the US either that would double your GBs or give you an additional bonus of money on any of the packages you purchase but it seems that many of the countries that we have been to, do this. Canada could stand to learn a thing or two from these countries.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-63555070848275531352017-10-28T07:15:20.312-04:002017-10-28T07:15:20.312-04:00That is what we like to do, plus we think the food...That is what we like to do, plus we think the food is not only cheaper but better in these places. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-65327804592550050192017-10-28T07:13:35.223-04:002017-10-28T07:13:35.223-04:00Yes, it definitely had some interesting choices, y...Yes, it definitely had some interesting choices, you may be right on the fact that they don't want to waste any of it, lol! I doubt we will be trying out the neck, gizzards and liver.<br /><br />We got our lunch off the back of a truck that seemed to be their version of a canteen truck that goes around to serve the workers on the street and it was quite cheap as well and delicious.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-3270267053036386102017-10-28T07:08:59.140-04:002017-10-28T07:08:59.140-04:00I guess we left Ontario just in time then. We were...I guess we left Ontario just in time then. We were lucky to have had such great fall weather there this fall.<br /><br />It really isn't a lot of walking for us normally but when you are doing it in sandals rather than hikers your feet sure notice the difference. We didn't walk quite as far yesterday.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-21623672821940917792017-10-27T23:07:36.912-04:002017-10-27T23:07:36.912-04:00Looks like a great day. That struture looks more ...Looks like a great day. That struture looks more like a knockdown and start over:(Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-21353711153964989352017-10-27T18:58:56.157-04:002017-10-27T18:58:56.157-04:00Nice...I see Ruth getting a tan. The beaches look...Nice...I see Ruth getting a tan. The beaches look fantastic. Food looked good. I read someone brought jambalaya to a fund raising festival in Florida and everyone got sick from eating it....salmonella and one person died. Hundreds ended up in hospital. We got sick from shrimp in Mexico...we bought the shrimp and cooked it at the condo. Anyway, your vacation looks relaxing. Rita from Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08722798328449733244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-8858922703874638482017-10-27T14:48:25.135-04:002017-10-27T14:48:25.135-04:00Ruth, I sent you some information on your prior po...Ruth, I sent you some information on your prior post to help (I hope) with your and Kevin's gluten-free problem. It looks like you two had a great day. Yes, the clarity of the water and the colors of the water are so gorgeous; an approaching storm makes the colors of the ocean look even more dramatic. When you have a warm rain shower, I would walk in the rain, too; feels so good! Dee Tillotsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01602508098099644096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-40811579050549070392017-10-27T12:39:59.275-04:002017-10-27T12:39:59.275-04:00Pictures are lovely! Is it safe to walk around on ...Pictures are lovely! Is it safe to walk around on your own? Lunch looks good. Long day but you both are fit enough so good for you! Kevin you always amaze me with the deals you get👍Brigittehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10915098922563865618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-38320401211824638192017-10-27T12:37:48.058-04:002017-10-27T12:37:48.058-04:00Yep - where the locals eat - looking good! Love t...Yep - where the locals eat - looking good! Love the photos! Connie and Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324923679408549696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-2501088619233639142017-10-27T10:04:43.931-04:002017-10-27T10:04:43.931-04:00That menu had a lot of interesting choices, I am s...That menu had a lot of interesting choices, I am sure you will find other reasonable restaurants too. Neck and gizzards? Food is too expensive to throw away anything thereCheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-1330121594969927992017-10-27T09:37:34.757-04:002017-10-27T09:37:34.757-04:00Very beautiful pictures Kevin and Ruth. It's s...Very beautiful pictures Kevin and Ruth. It's so darn rainy and cold here again today in Niagara. Yikes that's a lot of walking in one day! lolsandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10644616521562556088noreply@blogger.com