by Arie Hoogerbrugge | May 20, 2024 | Life in Belize, My Blog
June 1 Life in the jungle: I couldn’t believe it. I left the chicken coop door open last night and nobody was eaten. Orlando called me first thing this morning. His wife had set three pullets (young hens) aside from me. So, I biked up to the village to...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | May 13, 2024 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, My Blog
Wikipedia Page – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scorpion_mud_turtle Also known as Scorpion Mud turtles (Kinosternon scorpioides). Locally known as Swanka These turtles are by far the most common turtle around the farm. While they are highly aquatic they are are...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | May 12, 2024 | Life in Belize, My Blog
May 24 Life in the jungle: I sort of slept in this morning. It’s when I have goofy dreams that I can never remember that I seem to sleep in. Leaving the house to first feed the chickens I sensed that today was going to be another hot one. I think I lost track...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Apr 28, 2024 | Life in Belize, My Blog
May 17 Life in the jungle: I was expecting the public works guy to stop by sometime today. First, I started putting the patio stone materials together. I then headed to the village to see Saul’s modification to the tower and get groceries. After a late...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Apr 27, 2024 | Life in Belize, My Blog
May 9 Life in the jungle: As per my usual morning ritual now, I mixed cement and poured another dozen patio stones for my future greenhouse floor. This is pouring number 5 with 63 stones now. Once I get my first 100 stones I will lay my greenhouse front entrance to...
