Shop Like a Belizean

My current team arrived yesterday (Friday), minutes before a sudden deluge struck any doubt from our minds that we're in for it today on account of Tropical Storm Nadine. 

Thursday, therefore, was shopping day: stocking the Camp Concordia kitchen with the makings of a complete breakfast. With just four team members that are splitting their time between camp and the team leader's vacation home, I could have easily knocked out my entire list at the "supermarket." Instead, I did it the culturally sensitive way, a dress rehearsal for when I'll have larger and more frequent groups. I shopped like a Belizean. 

Stop #1: Farmer's Trading Center

Non-perishable staples, non-food items, imported goods

I had some help from Rev. Benjamin & Karina's 3 yr. old son.

Stop #2: Western Dairies

Yogurt

Stop #3: Sunrise Market & Bakery

Meat

Stop #4: Country Foods

Eggs

(pit stop to help a turtle to safety!)

Stop #5: Belmopan's biweekly open-air market [yesterday]

Produce

It was exhausting, but we're not going to go hungry today and tomorrow, that's for sure. Also, I've upped my game: I can say for certain that in 6+ years, no other team has gotten fresh-squeezed orange juice. 

Until next time, blessings in Christ!