by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 29, 2024 | Life in Belize, My Blog
December 11 Life in the jungle: Today is my Sabbath. I did take a walk to the river to check on the rising level. The level was actually perfect for pumping water as my vat was getting dangerously low. The water has dropped low enough that I can disconnect a union...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 29, 2024 | Life in Belize, My Blog
December 4 Life in the jungle: Today is my Sabbath and I do nothing but read. Somehow my morning dragged out and then I ended up cleaning the bathroom and then the kitchen. They do say cleanliness is next to godliness. I did read for a bit but that led to a nap. I...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 28, 2024 | Life in Belize, My Blog
November 30 Life in the jungle: Today was my second trip to the city this week. It was all about working on my Belize residency. The first thing was a tuberculosis test. I will have to go back to the city on Friday for the results. They prick you with “something”...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 16, 2024 | My Blog, Personal Reflection
Written by Sophia Wisdom for Arie Hoogerbrugge In a world saturated with information and narratives, storytelling has become a powerful tool for capturing attention and leaving a lasting impression. However, not all stories are created equal. In this post, we explore...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 15, 2024 | Life in Belize, My Blog
November 25 Life in the jungle: One year ago, today I arrived at my home in Belize from my two year bike ride. What a year from hell. You can read a condensed breakdown of my last year blog post about my year HERE. Last night I got almost no sleep and then had to...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 7, 2024 | My Blog, Poetry
The waves crashing into my emotions They pound the desire right out of me The depths of eternity are without reach Feelings just below the deep waters of uncertainty Anger and sadness crash against the rocks The rocks care not My purpose here is uncertain Being tossed...