Little Pink Houses. And more!

In addition to the the Little Pink Houses (Essene Way) many other locations in the book – and more than a few of Cole’s experiences – were inspired by Lisa’s travels to Belize. Have fun scrolling this gallery and connecting the photos to scenes in the novel.

When you’re ready to plan your trip to Belize, reach out to Lisa! She’s more than happy to share itinerary suggestions for Ambergris Caye and the mainland.

Note: Credit for several of the photos below, especially the really breathtaking ones, goes to Lisa’s good friend, Amy Foust.

woman drinking beer at bar
Lisa having her ritual airport Belikin!
sunrise over Caribbean Sea
Cole’s sunrise view from Grand Caribe
pina colada and Little Pink Houses
If you like pina coladas
iguana on post
Belizean squirrel
arches over a dock
The Grecian columned dock comes into view
Essene Way Belize
Essene Way, wide view
abandoned casitas
Essene Way seen from the raised swimming pool
guardian angel statue
Angel statue, one of many at Essene Way
mojito
Just the way Cole makes ’em – Limier and not too sweet
Iguana sunbathing. On the back of a concrete crocodile!
El Patio
Cole’s view of the dock at Grand Caribe
calcified chair
Chair at Xunatunich – inspiration for the chair at Itzel’s casita
Sign: Welcome to Arenal Village
The crooked pencil sign
Driving into Arenal Village (Itzel’s village)
Homes in Arenal Village
Scene in Arenal Village, Belize
Arenal Village scene
Horse grazing on soccer field
Horse grazing on the soccer field that straddles Belize and Guatemala
Sunset over the lagoon, Ambergris Caye Belize
Sunset over the lagoon as viewed from the wine bar