Pictures of the past compared to what the island, life, and people look like today. A time capsule in images.
A stroll on Front Street feels so new,paved roads where sandy paths once grew.I miss the calm, the walk,no cars, no rush, just time to talk. The town was quiet, soft, and slow,a life tourists never quite did know.Though busier now, with carts and pace,this island’s still my sacred place.
They say a photo is worth a thousand words. This one is worth a lot more. This photo clearly shows us how much San Pedro has grown. Imagine the many stories you can get
After the San Pedro Lions Community Clinic was built by the Lions of San Pedro, Lion Otto Rodriguez was hired as the first resident doctor. He manned the clinic almost all by himself, but
Las Posadas was very popular in days gone by in San Pedro as they still are all over Mexico. Las Posadas is the re-enactment of the Holy Family looking for a place for Mary
The old fashioned Christmas is different for different ages-hams, wine apples, and live Christmas trees. However for the young girls, the old fashioned Christmas meant a huge doll. “My doll can cry and say
A community that prays together stays together. In this regard, our Island Community of San Pedro is highly Christian with some ninety percent Roman Catholic and ten percent other denominations. A few of the
This site known as Friendship Park has always been a busy and popular spot. In the 1950’s and 60’s, it was just an empty lot behind Daddy’s and in front of the Roman Catholic
This is how the village of San Pedro looked back in 1973. The main pier and wharf, located in front of Daddy’s, was a wooden pier not suitable for vehicles. But of course, there
The living Rosary is as old as Dia de San Pedro or some of those other religious traditions. This rosary is prayed in the open, usually the park, and each bead of the rosary
This is perhaps the very first demonstration in San Pedro and it was staged by San Pedro High School. It was a peaceful demonstration soliciting help to commence the construction of a new building
Who is this weary looking, sun-baked fisherman with no shoes, no shirt and of course, no problems? Surprise, it’s no fisherman! It is Harrison Ford in San Pedro during the filming of a famous
Take a good look at these bones as they could be those of one of your ancestors if your great grand parents lived in San Pedro before 1918. You see right after World War
Let’s scan this flashback from right to left. The white picket fenced property belonged to Mr. Liborio Ayuso with his vacation home. After Hurricane Hattie, it was sold to the owners of the now
Former President of The United States of America, Jimmy Carter became a very close friend of the late Right Honorable George Price. They travelled to many countries to oversee the conduct of national elections
For those of you who did not have the pleasure of meeting or even knowing the famous John Greif II, (Rest in Peace) here he is in his short pants. He was very influential
Just a few years before Independence 1977 to 1978 San Pedro was right into the swing of Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageants. In 1977 it was Miss Elsa Paz our present mayor who took
Independence Day is Independence Day; big or small parade, it is still Independence Day. Way back in 1984 just after township there were the faithful patriots willing to show their love for Belize. There
