There was one condition from their part though. "We'll only visit you, if you have something to do for us during our stay at your botanical garden. We want to make ourselves usefull." As there are only one thousand things to do in BBB, it took quite some time to come up with something suitable. Building bridges!
And that's what they did. In 2 weeks time four minimal-design bridges were built from scratch. They were great and very enthusiastic. They just kept on going even during the hottest part of the days.
The lodge was well received and as the all around windows are made from mosquito screens only, the cacophony of bird songs woke them every morning for a fresh start.
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Good for them, they also had some true holiday trips planned. Like bird watching in Bigi Pan, a boat trip from Kwamalasumutu and a visit to the Indians in Palumeu. Read all about it in their blog 'Hennie en Josje in Suriname' (Dutch).
It was an honor to be the first guests at Boxel Boes Belanda.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIt was a pleasure to stay in Boxel. Jack is a very kind host and the lodge is a lively place to stay. We especially enjoyed the bird-concerts every morning, and seeing monkeys jumping around the trees in front.
It was great to see and help develop the property. We have seen seeds turning into small plants, and can't wait seeing these as trees in a few years.
Thanks for a great time Hennie and Josje
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