Information about planning and experiencing the sabbatical in Costa Rica.
Since september we have been living at a nature reserve that is also used as the pre-release station for the animals rescued at the Jaguar Rescue Center. And since we go to work to the JRC every morning and return to the nature reserve in the afternoon, we are constantly asked if we can transport … More Driving with a viper in the car
The other day Frank and I realized that October had been the worst month of the sabbatical. At the end of the month, we were exhausted physically and mentally and utterly glad that the month was over. So much that we decided to celebrate it with a pancake dinner and a glass of wine. So, … More Hurray! October is over!
When we started working at the Jaguar Rescue Sandals, just over two months ago, I thought my rubber sandals would do the job. I reasoned that they are water resistant and easy to clean. My first job was to pre-rinse the laundry, which involved a lot of water splashing around. So, water resistant was definitely needed there. However, not all went well… … More And the winner is : rubber boots. Again.
Afgelopen week was het aftellen. De laatste loodjes, dat wil zeggen de laatste weken, wogen het zwaarst wat mij betreft. Niet dat het werk te zwaar was geworden maar m’n motivatie was heel ver te zoeken. … More Week 42. We zijn er klaar mee.
The English Google translate version of the Dutch post
De afgelopen week was gewoon een week met werk in La Ceiba, het bos waar een goed deel van de dieren die door het Jaguar Rescue Center komen verblijven voor ze worden vrijgelaten … More Week 41. Toch weer vogelpoep poetsen.
The English Google translate version of the Dutch post
The other day we were having dinner on the porch, already dressed in our long sleeves when we noticed that it was getting cold. I stood up to go to the bedroom and get a jumper when Frank said, Could you get me my fleece, as well? And the socks?… and -he added a bit … More Honey, get the fleece. It is 25 degrees!
Today it was one of our first volunteering days at the nature reserve. After feeding the animals that are about to be released and cleaning their cages, I joined Frank in the highly intellectual task of ….cleaning the leaves on the paths. Rak, rak, rak. Rak, rak, rak. Rak, rak, Burrruuuuummmmmm! A thunder. As it … More You cannot work when it is raining!!
Throughout this last volunteering job at the Jaguar Rescue Center, we have met very interesting people. People who, at one point in time, decided to quit their jobs and devote a substantial part of their time to volunteering around the world. And change their life. Their stories, despite differences, have a common thread. They are the … More In search of a meaningful life – some inspirational stories
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