To learn how Belize City and, in particular, San Pedro were from 1978-1988 and how I knew, visit So you've come to the tropics? .

An excerpt:
In those days, there was a narrow, low-roofed passageway up to the 2nd floor of the then decrepit Pazlow Building (main courthouse) in Belize City.

Half way up at a particularly low spot, there was a sign saying, "Mind Your Head" - not a bad piece of advice for anyone living in Belize in those days.

So you've come to the tropics?
Mervino