Author: Frank van der Most
FileMaker developer, Adult fan of LEGO, nature conservationist - not necessarily in this order
Going back to Europe
We posted few posts in 2022, even less in 2023 and not a single one in 2024. It seems to say it all. It does and it does not. It seems to say that our project to start a new life in Costa Rica was not working out. It is the case that it hasn’t … More Going back to Europe
Testing the external microphone. Take II
Testing the external microphone. Take II … More Testing the external microphone. Take II
Farming update
It is now three months ago that we ‘started farming’. I can say: it has not gone very well, but it could have been worse. More importantly, it is a lot of fun and a great experience. And we are learning a lot. Here is what happened to all the little big projects. … More Farming update
Unpacking party
We started farming
We are hoping to buy a plot where we not only can enjoy the rain forest, but also plant new trees and do some vegetable and fruit farming. Well, since we now found a rental house where we are planning to stay until such plot is found – or until we have to decide to go back to Europe – we can start preparing and practicing. … More We started farming
Volunteering creates a network
About two and a half years ago, I decided to start a company to build database applications for biologists, NGOs, companies, government agencies and other actors in nature conservation. However, what do they need so urgently that they will pay for it? One could simply ask them. Right? Yes, except that I did not have a network in nature conservation. This is the second blog about how I am changing it. … More Volunteering creates a network
Not a minor problem : a new network
About two and a half years ago, I decided to start a company to build database applications for NGOs, biologists, government agencies and other actors in nature conservation. However, what do they need so urgently that they will pay for it? One could simply ask them. Right? Yes, except that I did not have a network in nature conservation. This blog is about how I am changing it. … More Not a minor problem : a new network
Found on the beach
Yesterday morning, while walking Kika on the Playa Negra beach, I found this thing, which looked like a seed to me. But what is it? … More Found on the beach
Steep learning curve
A couple of months before our departure to Costa Rica, I got my drivers license. I was proud as a peacock, but nothing had prepared me for the Costa Rican roads! … More Steep learning curve






