by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Feb 19, 2024 | Life in Belize, My Blog
December 30 Life in the jungle: I started my morning finishing the framing for my screen-enclosed greenhouses. I wanted to get that job out of the way quickly, as 2x2s warp quickly in the sun. The quicker the wood is framed the better for the wood. I had exactly...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Feb 15, 2024 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, My Blog
Wikipedia Page – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_American_indigo_snake Latin Name – Drymarchon corais Local Name – Black-tail Black-tails are the most common snake found around the farm and on my road. They are also one of my favorite snakes....
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 31, 2024 | Life in Belize, My Blog
December 23 Life in the jungle: By going to bed early last night, I got an early start this morning. I had to plant pineapple (tops) at the ponds so I spent my morning chopping at the ponds. I was able to complete the chopping of two of the three mounds, which...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 31, 2024 | My Blog, Personal Reflection
Written for Arie Hoogerbrugge by Sophia Wisdom In a world that often values experience and expertise, the concept of naiveté might seem counterintuitive. However, embracing a certain level of innocence and open-mindedness can be a powerful asset, especially in the...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 29, 2024 | Life in Belize, My Blog
December 18 Life in the jungle: Today is my Sabbath. I continue reading Walking with God by John Eldredge. Of course, I also took a nap. In the afternoon I was thinking about a question I wrote down some time ago. What would my older self say to me today? I wrote...
