Here in Belize, the most common languages are English, Spanish, Kriol, and Q'eqchi, and almost everyone speaks at least two languages, if not more.
The Belize dollar (BZD) is the currency used here. There are paper bills with the face of Queen Elizabeth for 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 BZD. There are also coins for 1, 5, 25 and 50 cents as well as 1 dollar. A coin worth 25 cents is also known as a shilling. One cent coins are very rare and are almost never used in everyday transactions.
A large bottle of water costs around $2 BZD, but you can buy small plastic pouches of water for 25 cents.
During the holidays, I enjoyed one of my favorite dishes, ceviche. It is made with diced tomatoes, onions and seafood, typically shrimp, conch (a type of shellfish) or octopus. Served cold with lime, it has an amazing sour and salty flavor that is best on a hot day.
