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Today was the school easter party. I went up early to help get the prizes ready and hide eggs. We had all kinds of cool prizes, fancy pencils, spinning tops, super balls, rings, barrettes, bubbles, plastic bugs and more. All the donations people keep sending / bringing are such a help for us to be able to hold parties like this for the kids. We could not do it without your help. Off we all went across the bridge to hide the eggs. Some were plastic and the rest were hard boiled and decorated with glitter. Cullen, Kath, Francis and I started out then another couple joined us and Paul came shortly after. The kids came in groups to make it easier, so that we were not totally ambushed and this way they all got to find more eggs. They had baskets that they made with thicker paper and pipe cleaner for the handles. Most of the supplies (and prizes) that the baskets were made of came from the Ambergris message board crew. Thanks again for all your generous donations. The special ed kids came fi...

Sitting on the boat to Belize city. It is 7:23 am. I sure could use a johnny cake from Ruby's and a second cup of coffee from Island Perk right about now. I counted around 70 people on the boat, every seat is taken even the steps and a bucket is being used as a make shift seat. Mostly it is kids from R.C. school at the foot of our street, they must be going on a field trip. We are about half way there now and I can no longer see our island. The water is really blue today and the boat ride is smooth. So glad we are on a covered boat. When we did this trip 4 years ago it was not and the ride was very windy. Boats at the Swing Bridge in Belize City Had to take a picture of the wood glue for sale at Simon Quan that is just too funny. I am excited to meet up with Elizabeth and Rod, they are coming into town for the day from a cruise ship. We will arrive in the city ahead of them so that gives us a chance to check a few places we wanted to shop. Feels like being a kid in a candy store co...