by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Aug 9, 2023 | Life in Belize, My Blog
June 2 Life in the jungle: It rained and thundered hard last night with a power outage. Because I couldn’t run a fan during the power outage, I spent the first part of the night in my hammock. Things are all calm this morning but of course, I am drained of...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Aug 9, 2023 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, My Blog
Wikipedia Page – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roystonea_regia# Royal Palms are common in the area and on the farm. I have a local harvest the bark/outer skin of the tree to use for natural and decorative exterior siding for various building projects around the...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Aug 7, 2023 | My Blog, Personal Reflection
Written for Arie Hoogerbrugge by Sophia Wisdom In the hustle and bustle of our fast-paced lives, carving out time for leisurely activities like reading might seem like a luxury. However, there’s a compelling case to be made for immersing oneself in the...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jul 30, 2023 | My Blog, Personal Reflection
Written for Arie Hoogerbrugge by Sophia Wisdom In the ever-evolving landscape of self-discovery and personal development, there is a simple yet profound question that has the potential to unlock transformative insights: “Now that you have said it out loud, how...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jul 30, 2023 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, My Blog
Central American Wood turtle – Rhinoclemmys areolata Wikipedia page – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Furrowed_wood_turtle Locally know as Black-bellied turtle. Reasonably common at certain times of the year. Always a joy to come across one on the road or in...