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Working folk reality

There is no doubt that Belize City has a real divide between the wealthy and the working class.

 

This is a typical home for working folk in Belize City. The modest home and lot is surrounded by a white picket fence in need of maintenance and paint, The large second storey balcony is not typical; it offers more veranda space that most homes. The home is also larger than many I saw as we drove through Belize City.

 

I wonder if some of the new apartment buildings are trying to emulate this outdoor space with spacious balconies/terraces in their plans.

 

Note the decorative wrought-iron metal grills on the second story windows as though they are added security features. Also note the deferred maintenance of exterior painting.

 

These architectural images were captured from inside a tour bus so images may include soft reflections from the bus interior.

 

Added May 6, 2022 to Fenced Friday.

 

Happy Fence Friday with a subtle reality check.

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Uploaded on September 8, 2019
Taken on December 5, 2018