by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jul 8, 2026 | Life in Belize, My Blog
June 6 Life in the jungle: My allergies were so bad that I had to start my morning just lying in my hammock. Once they were manageable, I started working on the Belize chapter of my memoir – Alone in Belize. I am determined to get this thing written once and for all....
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jul 8, 2026 | Life in Belize, My Blog
May 29 Life in the jungle: In the middle of the night, a heavy lightning and thunder shower hit. My allergies were also pretty bad. At the beginning of the month, I pulled a muscle in my back. This is the first time I ever did that, and it’s been a pretty painful...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jun 22, 2026 | Poetry
I don’t remember what it feels like I don’t remember what it looks like I don’t remember what it felt like I don’t remember if it was even real I don’t even remember if it really happened It was all too long ago Written May 31, 2026 More...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jun 22, 2026 | Life in Belize, My Blog
May 22 Life in the jungle: First thing, I worked on writing my Preface for my memoir. After feeding the chickens, I headed to the village to drop off eggs and biked to Isabella Bank to drop off 3 Dutchman pipe vines. I was given a velvet apple seedling in return. ...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jun 1, 2026 | Life in Belize
May 14 Life in the jungle: After feeding the chickens, I moved dirt. Moving dirt is my new priority. After breakfast, I did a little painting in both cabana interiors. The interior of the smaller cabana is now completed. Moving forward, any painting of the cabanas...
