AFTER THEIR SHOPPING HAUL, Nelly and Erik returned to the sweltering heat of a normal Belizean afternoon.
Nelly begged and cried until Erik finally agreed to take her to the ice cream shop for a cold treat.
They drove to the nearest store and hopped out of his car, eager to escape from the heat and rest their legs after their long, but productive shopping trip.
The minute they entered the tiny store, the atmosphere changed. The Asian server stopped her work behind the counter and dropped her scoop. The clatter reverberated through the store, drawing every eye to the couple that stood in the doorway.
“Should we go somewhere else?” Erik asked, sensitive to the looks they were receiving.
Nelly shook her head and strode confidently to the counter to wait her turn. Staring was not a new p
