by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 14, 2025 | Life in Belize, My Blog
July 4 Life in the jungle: I started my morning chopping in the coconut field. After breakfast, there was a little on-and-off rain which kept messing with my plans. So, I went back to the coconut field to chop so I would have something to show for the afternoon. At 4...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 14, 2025 | Life in Belize, My Blog
June 24 Life in the jungle: It rained virtually the entire night. First thing I bagged 23 seeds from my Provision tree seed pod that I collected during my canoe trip back in May. I learned that the Provision tree is the same as the Money Tree, which is sold as a...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 3, 2025 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, My Blog
Belize is a tropical paradise, not only for its stunning landscapes but also for its incredible biodiversity. Among its many natural treasures are 33 unique species of frogs, tree frogs, and toads that thrive in its lush rainforests, wetlands, and rivers. From the...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Dec 30, 2024 | Life in Belize, My Blog
June 16 Life in the jungle: It rained throughout the night and into the morning causing me to linger in bed. I discovered three sick chickens including my original alpha male rooster. I didn’t expect that. After I killed them, I walked them to the river to...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Dec 22, 2024 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, My Blog
Finding and seeing a boa in the wild can be an amazing opportunity, and there’s nothing quite like encountering one in Belize’s lush rainforests! From the ancient Maya, who revered them as spiritual beings, to modern-day wildlife enthusiasts, these...
