fireworks all designed to pay respect to chocolate. This past weekend was
the first annual Cacau Fest in Punta Gorda Town, providing a perfect excuse
to spend a few days in PG. Saturday was the "Taste of Toledo" where you
could buy rice, beans, cahoon cabbage, tortillas, and fish (which are all
the things that you can always buy, but this time they were in one place).
The local vegan rasta was also serving up some tasty soy chocolate-avocado
ice cream, a surprisingly delicious combination.
That evening there was jazz and chocolate tasting at the Coral House, a
small hotel owned by two Idahoans, followed by Blues and Reggae at Earth
Runnings. I can't remember when there has been so much to do in PG in one
single night. We cruised the scene on our beach cruiser bikes, enjoying the
live music and festive atmosphere. Sunday was a little bit more typical of
PG, which means there was absolutely nothing to do or eat until about 5pm.
Our small Toledo family gathered potluck style to wish one of the second
years good luck and farewell as he prepares to leave us for grad school in
Monterrey. The hot and spicy corn dip that I brought (thanks Mom) was a hit
and fresh shrimp with cocktail sauce added to the posh atmosphere.
Sunday evening was a special treat. Two of Belize's most well known
musicians, Paul Nabor and Lilla Vernon, performed traditional Creole and
Garifuna music by the sea. Fireworks capped the night, leaving me with a
conflicting sense nostalgia for the state and comfort in this not-so-new
setting. If I had a better connection, I would post a video. Maybe
someday, but for now you are lucky to get a post from me.
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