by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Sep 11, 2025 | Life in Belize, My Blog
A few days ago, even though I’m way too busy, I decided to write a memoir about the last 12 years of my life and what it took to get to this point. July 27 Life in the jungle: There was no rain today. I worked on my book all day. I got about 11,500 words of chapter...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Sep 11, 2025 | Life in Belize, My Blog
Cover photo of the Frogman Resale thrift shop in Roaring Creek July 22 Life in the jungle: Two days ago, I had a piece of wire under tension pierce my bicep; my arm is still a little sore from this. [My arm would eventually heal completely.] Also, yesterday, my web...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Aug 24, 2025 | Life in Belize, My Blog
July 15 Life in the jungle: I started my day by continuing to work on my passion fruit trellis. I also went with Andy to the village for groceries. Even though Andy drives, I rarely take advantage of a ride and go on my bike. But I am busy. After lunch, I put a...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Aug 24, 2025 | Life in Belize, My Blog
A few days earlier, I decided to get serious about starting a Belize jungle lifestyle and a new to bike touring consulting, coaching business. I am currently giving my website the appropriate updates and edits. July 9 Life in the jungle: There was a bit of rain in...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Aug 24, 2025 | Life in Belize, My Blog
July 7 Life in the jungle: I had a strange dream last night that I only recall bits and pieces of. The gist of it was that this (dumb) couple asked for some of my bike ride content. And shortly thereafter, in the dream, they were making money from my content. And I...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Aug 24, 2025 | Life in Belize, My Blog
Earlier in June, I started building a new cabana with help from a local named Steve and his crew. July 1 Life in the jungle: Steve showed up with a helper, and we finally tackled my house roof. The plan was to remove the old zinc roof (about 25 years old) and replace...
