Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture

Great article from Chaa Creek.  Some history is in there.

 

"While Belize’s love affair with the Royals hasn’t changed, Chaa Creek certainly has, with the Prince able to enjoy gourmet meals and fine wines from an excellent cellar. With 135 staff members on hand Prince Harry was well looked after, enjoying a professional massage from the Chaa Creek Spa, a visit to the onsite butterfly farm and quality amenities. 500 lit candles heralded the Price’s arrival.

 

'It was a wonderful visit and Prince Harry was a warm, appreciative guest who did seem to enjoy the Chaa Creek story,' Lucy Fleming said. 'And to us it really did bring home the fact that not all that long ago we had dirt floors, would kill a chicken for our guests’ dinner and had a staff of one – our neighbour’s son. I guess to go from backpackers to the Royal Family for guests is something, but to us it’s all just another part of the Chaa Creek story, and we couldn’t imagine life any other way.'"

Prince Harry must have loved his time at Chaa Creek.  He sure had a full schedule.  More great publicity for Cayo.  

"'It was certainly good news to hear that, out of all the places to stay in Belize – and we do boast some excellent resorts and hotels now – The Prince chose Chaa Creek. It really reflects well on our staff and shows that we’re doing something right,' she said.

 

While at Chaa Creek the Prince visited the Butterfly Farm, enjoyed traditional Maya food with a gourmet twist, and relaxed with an hour-and-a-half massage.

 

'Of course with a guest such as Prince Harry, security is a major concern, but we value all of our guest’s privacy and wellbeing, so the security procedures we already have in place were sufficient, with of course a few modifications.'

"'Wow, this place looks so relaxing!' HRH Prince Harry exclaimed as he arrived at the Lodge at Chaa Creek, setting the tone for what he and Chaa Creek’s staff described as a very pleasant stay at Belize’s premier eco-resort, according to Chaa Creek’s owner Lucy Fleming.

'After checking in and strolling through the tropical gardens to his Tree Top Suite he commented on how peaceful Chaa Creek was, and then said he was very keen to taste one of our mojitos.

'In this way he wasn’t very different from many of our other guests. In fact, we were all quite taken with his very natural, easy going charm,' Ms Fleming said."

Go Joris!  Right now, at Xunantunich, Joris G. is stunning Prince Harry with his Eco-designs.  That's right, a mini Eco-Heart Fashion Show.  Can't wait to post those pictures.

 

Here's the album from the last fashion show in Cayo: http://on.fb.me/y6n7Ik

 

"In a special show titled “Playing with Dolls” – a puppet and puppeteer drama – female models will assume mannequin poses while Hendrix gives the royal an explanation of each outfit. They will be wearing high fashion outfits made from recycled materials like newspaper, bottle caps, plastic tarps and magnetic tape."

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prince Harry sends a fond farewell to all in Belize.

 

“Thank you for such a warm and friendly welcome to such a beautiful country. In only 23 hours, I feel as though I have seen so much of Belize through the thousands of people who lined the way. I am hugely grateful for the very happy memories, and I’m very sad to leave. I will pass on your good wishes to my grandmother, our Queen, on her Diamond Jubilee.

Tenk yu,
['Thank you' in Kriol]
Harry.”