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...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Feb 9, 2026 | Life in Belize, My Blog
January 25 Life in the jungle: I started out writing Belize blog Part 202 and 203. After feeding the chickens and loading the washing machine, I turned my attention to some reflection and note-taking (brainstorming) about 2026. 2025 in Review I realize that I’m...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Feb 9, 2026 | Life in Belize, My Blog
A Ghost Anole January 19 Life in the jungle: I was not impressed with yesterday’s rain, and this morning was seasonally cool. Things were slowly starting to dry out. I finished my post How to Thrive and Be Self-Sufficient in the Belize Jungle which actually...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Feb 9, 2026 | Life in Belize, My Blog
January 11 Life in the jungle: I continued working on the Belize chapter of my book. This morning, I mostly mapped out the 42 pages already written. Chapter 1 lays out my world before my bike ride, and the next three chapters are fairly chronological with my bike...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Feb 9, 2026 | Life in Belize, My Blog
A female Red Rumped tarantula January 1 Life in the jungle: There was no internet for most of the day. There have been internet blackouts for well over a week. Today was the worst (and apparently the last day according to the company). I mostly organized my...
