by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Mar 7, 2026 | Life in Belize, My Blog
February 1 Life in the jungle: This morning was the coldest morning and day in over four years. I spent the morning dealing with month-end photo organizing for this month’s blog writing. Today was a very laid-back day. Before breakfast, I attempted my Sunday...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Mar 5, 2026 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, My Blog
Explore 13 iconic Belizean jungle creatures, their Yucatec Maya names, and sacred significance in Maya cosmology, revealing the spiritual and ecological wisdom of the ancient Maya world. When most people think of the jungles of Belize, they imagine lush greenery,...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Feb 25, 2026 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, My Blog
The Black-tailed Indigo Snake is a large, non-venomous snake commonly found on farms in Belize that helps control venomous snakes and rodent populations, making it a valuable species to protect. Also known as the Black-tailed Cribo Snake (Drymarchon melanurus...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Feb 19, 2026 | Belize Trees, My Blog
Trumpet Tree (Cecropia peltata) on my farm When land in Belize is cleared, burned, farmed, or hit by hurricanes, the forest does not return all at once. Nature follows a recovery sequence, and the first stage is led by pioneer tree species – fast-growing,...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Feb 18, 2026 | Jungle Lifestyle, My Blog
Introduction: Why I’m Exploring Coconut Water Living in the Belize jungle, staying hydrated is a daily challenge. I’m attempting to add coconut water to my regular routine to experience its effects firsthand. The purpose of my Superfood series is to research and...
