Very nice video. Brings back great memories. I spent a lot of time in Hopkins in the early '90's. The first time I was there electricity had just arrived in Hopkins, which everyone was very exited about. I also remember us lying flat on the middle of the main road waiting for a car to hit us, knowing that would never happen as there were maybe two cars in the entire village. We would eat at Timotea's house, who would become our mother, vicar -no swearing at the risk of getting no dinner, fortune-teller, doctor - she took care of my eye infection- and social worker - she advized us to go easy on the bitters, a traditional cure all alcoholic potion. We stayed at Ken's house as there were no hotels, so people would invite you to stay at their house in exchange for a small donation to the family household. Needless to say we stayed weeks instead of days and I went back several times, just to see all the friends we had made the first time we were there.
Wow - that is great !! we can imagine the friendships that you made - it was such a warm place full of kindness 😍🌺💜 Happy memories are the best !! Kind regards Marianne xx
You took me back a little bit I remember being in Hopkins and done griga back in the early 90s and late 80s to and you're absolutely right we had barely got electricity and that time. I just remembered the kid in using lamps for our electricity. and everywhere we went we walk because they were is way less driving and drivers there. I have a grand aunt that lives in Hopkins behind a restaurant called Queen beans that is my grandfather's little sister. Hopkins is such a beautiful place I remember always being excited to go there because how beautiful it was/is. I remember as a kid our family giving us a ride from dangriga (where most of family is from) to Hopkins that red brick road would always leave our hair covered with a lot of red dust🥴😆
So lucky to enjoy such a beautiful place - when you go back please say Hi to the lovely ladies at the Smoky bbq cafe xx and send our love- Thank you for your comment, Kind regards Marianne and Chris xx 🌺😍💐🤗🙌
It's Good to see the hopkings video specially because my co-worker and I are on it....the girls on pink blouses Lorena And me, Alba.....the locals ladys....the massage therapist :)
Hello Alba !!! 😍😍🤗😘 Thank you for your friendship and help - you ladies are amazing !! Thank you again both for your help 💞🙌😍 you made our welcome to Hopkins amazing !! kind regards and best wishes to you both Marianne and Chris xx
international airport is in belize city, rent a car or van and drive to hopkins. It is about 3 hours of driving. hopkins on the beach is most beautiful and quiet. i think it’s dreams resort i stayed at. the car allows independence to go to stores and do what you want. i loved hopkins and will live there shortly. People are nice but always be careful.
Thanks Julia - sounds like a great plan .... we are really missing having our wheels with us, so this is a great tip - safe travels and kind regards Marianne and Chris xx 🙌😎🌴😀👍
It certainly is a special place and the sea is like I have never seen such BLUE !! and the protected marine park has so much marine life !! 💜🐟🐡🐠👍 Kind regards Marianne and Chris xx
19:22 " Zerlicous " !! 🤣🤣🤣 well done Chris you have just made a brilliant new expression for appreciating food 😎 Great information as to where to go and how to get there !! Keep going and until the next Tread Careful 🙋♀️D&T🙋♂️xx
Hi Polkerpan - LOL !!!!! Yes had a slight slip of the tongue - all intentional of course - like to be a trend setter 😂😎👍Thanks for commenting and glad you enjoyed this episode - it's so much fun sharing our adventures with you - Chris
Best wishes to you both. 😊😊🌟🙏🌟🌍 And all too. I Just wondering how many miles you've traveled so far on your travels 🌟🌍☀️ Your both looking TRUDY amazing 🌟👍
First time viewer of your videos, I am 8 minutes in and enjoy it very much so far. One thing I wish you had done was mention the temperature (and humidity if you know it) when you say it is very hot. That sort of thing can be relative. I am hoping to retire someday in Belize, but have never been, have you traveled to different areas? If so, what areas would you recommend for a beach town that is cheaper than the US? I have watched several videos from others on Ambergris Caye, and this is my first Hopkins video.. thanks for the video, well done.
Hi Bubba - fabulous choice of destination for retirement !! I don't think we did enough of Belize to give you some serious advice on such a massive decision ... but you will have a great time travelling and investigation the country whilst finding your forever home !! as they say ... You better Belize it baby !! take care and thanks for your comment - Marianne 🤗💐
I have travel on those all my life and never seen a chicken on till now iam seeing a old roater and a old hen getting on one .Go take a shower and cool off😂😂😂😂😂😂❤ enjoy your stay.
Yes! Air con is our friend too! And in hot countries, cloud and rain and wind too! Get ready for that hot and sweaty experience again in Thailand!
Very nice video. Brings back great memories. I spent a lot of time in Hopkins in the early '90's. The first time I was there electricity had just arrived in Hopkins, which everyone was very exited about. I also remember us lying flat on the middle of the main road waiting for a car to hit us, knowing that would never happen as there were maybe two cars in the entire village. We would eat at Timotea's house, who would become our mother, vicar -no swearing at the risk of getting no dinner, fortune-teller, doctor - she took care of my eye infection- and social worker - she advized us to go easy on the bitters, a traditional cure all alcoholic potion. We stayed at Ken's house as there were no hotels, so people would invite you to stay at their house in exchange for a small donation to the family household. Needless to say we stayed weeks instead of days and I went back several times, just to see all the friends we had made the first time we were there.
Wow - that is great !! we can imagine the friendships that you made - it was such a warm place full of kindness 😍🌺💜 Happy memories are the best !! Kind regards Marianne xx
You took me back a little bit I remember being in Hopkins and done griga back in the early 90s and late 80s to and you're absolutely right we had barely got electricity and that time. I just remembered the kid in using lamps for our electricity. and everywhere we went we walk because they were is way less driving and drivers there. I have a grand aunt that lives in Hopkins behind a restaurant called Queen beans that is my grandfather's little sister. Hopkins is such a beautiful place I remember always being excited to go there because how beautiful it was/is. I remember as a kid our family giving us a ride from dangriga (where most of family is from) to Hopkins that red brick road would always leave our hair covered with a lot of red dust🥴😆
Hopkins is a wonderful place to visit, we go there at least every other year on vacation.
So lucky to enjoy such a beautiful place - when you go back please say Hi to the lovely ladies at the Smoky bbq cafe xx and send our love- Thank you for your comment, Kind regards Marianne and Chris xx 🌺😍💐🤗🙌
wonderful journey to Hopkins. thumbs up and have a sweet and lovely weekend.
Thank you - we have really enjoyed travelling this coastline ... so beautiful and blue !! kind regards Marianne and Chris xx 😍🙌🌴😎
So much fun thanks👍😄so pretty there🌳🌿🌴🌺
Hi Lisa - super blue and very pretty, thank you for your lovely comment 🙌😍👍 kind regards Marianne and Chris xx
It's Good to see the hopkings video specially because my co-worker and I are on it....the girls on pink blouses Lorena And me, Alba.....the locals ladys....the massage therapist :)
Hello Alba !!! 😍😍🤗😘 Thank you for your friendship and help - you ladies are amazing !! Thank you again both for your help 💞🙌😍 you made our welcome to Hopkins amazing !! kind regards and best wishes to you both Marianne and Chris xx
You ladies are very nice!
international airport is in belize city, rent a car or van and drive to hopkins. It is about 3 hours of driving. hopkins on the beach is most beautiful and quiet. i think it’s dreams resort i stayed at. the car allows independence to go to stores and do what you want. i loved hopkins and will live there shortly. People are nice but always be careful.
Thanks Julia - sounds like a great plan .... we are really missing having our wheels with us, so this is a great tip - safe travels and kind regards Marianne and Chris xx 🙌😎🌴😀👍
I'm going to Hopkins us summer it's a beautiful place
I'm enjoying journeying with you. Safe travels.
Hi Jonni - thank you for your lovely message - Kind regards Marianne and Chris xx 😍🙌😎🌴
great video glad y"all enjoy Belize the people and food i missed everything!!!!!!!!!
It certainly is a special place and the sea is like I have never seen such BLUE !! and the protected marine park has so much marine life !! 💜🐟🐡🐠👍 Kind regards Marianne and Chris xx
19:22 " Zerlicous " !! 🤣🤣🤣 well done Chris you have just made a brilliant new expression for appreciating food 😎 Great information as to where to go and how to get there !! Keep going and until the next Tread Careful 🙋♀️D&T🙋♂️xx
Hi Polkerpan - LOL !!!!! Yes had a slight slip of the tongue - all intentional of course - like to be a trend setter 😂😎👍Thanks for commenting and glad you enjoyed this episode - it's so much fun sharing our adventures with you - Chris
This is a great video! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you - we are glad you enjoyed it 🌴💜🌺 best wishes Marianne and Chris xx
Nice one you two why is it we always get the Woman to do the asking 🤔 stay safe and enjoy
Best regards us two and that skinny dog 👍❤️😀🐾🍺🍟
Thanks 👍🤗
Best wishes to you both.
😊😊🌟🙏🌟🌍
And all too.
I Just wondering how many miles you've traveled so far on your travels
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Your both looking
TRUDY amazing 🌟👍
Wow that is quite a question .... we will have to tot it up LOL - thanks for your lovely message, kind regards Marianne and Chris xx 😎🌴🙌😍👍
First time viewer of your videos, I am 8 minutes in and enjoy it very much so far. One thing I wish you had done was mention the temperature (and humidity if you know it) when you say it is very hot. That sort of thing can be relative. I am hoping to retire someday in Belize, but have never been, have you traveled to different areas? If so, what areas would you recommend for a beach town that is cheaper than the US? I have watched several videos from others on Ambergris Caye, and this is my first Hopkins video.. thanks for the video, well done.
Hi Bubba - fabulous choice of destination for retirement !! I don't think we did enough of Belize to give you some serious advice on such a massive decision ... but you will have a great time travelling and investigation the country whilst finding your forever home !! as they say ... You better Belize it baby !! take care and thanks for your comment - Marianne 🤗💐
Catching up after our latest longer Donder :-)
Brill - hope you had a great time 👍🚐💕 Chris and Marianne
Hope while in Hopkins you camp out at Kismet Inn we are north end of Hopkins on the Beach. Have great food and free bikes wifi high speed
Next time! we might come and visit !!
Have a good time for me 😎
We will try our best !! and there is more to come !! kind regards Marianne and Chris xx 😍🙌🌴😎
I have travel on those all my life and never seen a chicken on till now iam seeing a old roater and a old hen getting on one .Go take a shower and cool off😂😂😂😂😂😂❤ enjoy your stay.
Hi why are they called chicken buses 😊
I am not sure ... on all the buses we went on we only saw chickens once !!
Any word on cost of living -food- electricity- wi-fi
Sorry Ronald - we don't have that information ... 👍