First mentioned in a blog from 21 July 2012 the rental lodge is a completely wooden structure with a surface area of 35 m2, as is often found deep interior of Suriname. A difference is that this lodge is equipped with lights, electricity, water cooker, washing machine, refrigerator and WiFi.
The lodge can accommodate up to 4 people with two large double beds and a possibility for a hammock on the balcony. The bathroom is fully tiled and has a shower, sink and toilet. There is a spacious, open closet for clothes and luggage, a table with two chairs and of course a balcony to sit or lie in a hammock. The windows of mosquito nets are stretched around the entire lodge, letting in the wind and a cacophony of bird sounds.
The idea came when I was visiting a couple of super amiable sailors. Next to their boat they had a floating island made from plastic bottles. A fine example of recycling!
In the rainy season, or after heavy tropical rainstorm, Boxel Boes Belanda can be rather wet. In order to keep our feet dry we have built a raised path, also made from PET bottles. In short it is to dig a trench, put the bottles in it, close the trench and finish it with sand and shells. Result: a raised walkway with drainage.
The first 82 meters from the road to the lodge is now ready. Another 368m to go ...
In Suriname, almost every dwelling has one or more dogs to guard it. And they are seen as such: watchdogs and no pets.
The animal shelter in Paramaribo, opposite the zoo, takes in young stray dogs if there is room. And that was were we found our own furry guards. A black and a white one, both of pure Surinam breed. Lex and Herman.
They are guardians of bbb and friends to us and our guests.
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