Walkway update

Finally we and our guests can walk all the way through the park on the 'raised walkway with drainage'.
Starting in 2014 I dug trenches every other week or so and filled them with stray PET bottles. That way the environment had less pollution and I had a raised walkway to keep our feet dry. Although it is not quit finished, still two more branches of the walkway are planned, I thought it's time to mention a full circle can be walked now.
Up till now I've extracted approximately 30,000 used PET bottles from environmental waste for a walkway of about 300 meters.

left of the bridge, newly constructed path

PET bottle still visible

Kitten

Already there were 2 dogs and a cat emigrated from the Netherlands guarding the place. A month or so ago, we found a litter of kittens by the car, put there while we were having a drink at the Marina Domburg. The kittens were only 1 or 2 weeks old and it was impossible for us not to take them home.
Soon Boxel Boes Belanda will also be guarded against mice.

Airbnb

For a few months now the lodge is on Airbnb. Hopefully that's a great way to let me be found. Found by guests who like quiteness and nature, who want to enjoy their own park and who appreciate privacy.

Entrance to the park

As an entrance to the park for me and my guests, I used a power pole sawn in 2 to support the roof. Like the lodge, the roof is made of wooden shingles. I didn't know I had it in me, being a carpenter ;)
At last we had a destination for the bell and our house number plate.

If you look closely through the gate, you can see the lodge in the distance.

Lush park for a private stay

Quite some time has passed since the last entry. Especially the clear view of the lodge is somewhat altered. Seeds and small plants have grown into a lush park for you to walk through it and enjoy. It also adds to the feel of privacy.

Bixa

Palulu

Lodge for rent

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.

Walkway

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 ...

Furry guardians

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.

Herman

Lex