tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5022158959043622875.post3523841068407112249..comments2024-01-03T00:35:58.752-08:00Comments on Nature Drawing and Journaling Trips : Adding Color to the Wasps! I DID IT!Irene Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02062009689184090431noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5022158959043622875.post-34429755699899650302017-12-13T16:30:12.503-08:002017-12-13T16:30:12.503-08:00Hi Sandy, Wow, that's a whole BAG of questions...Hi Sandy, Wow, that's a whole BAG of questions! <br /><br />Well, let's see....I've been here three years now, and like it very much. I'm working on my Spanish, and people are very helpful. Spanish s Belizeans' first language, in general, but English is the official language of Belize since it was a British colony until about 35 years ago, so most native Belizeans speak both Spanish and English. On the coast, the Garifunas speak English and Creole, and schoolkids often speak Creole amongst themselves. <br /><br />As for my earth bag house, I had it built here at BIB by contractor Jorge Rosales and his crew. It took several months to build, and cost me about $80,000 USD after adding the solar panels and furnishing it, but prices have risen and I don't think that would be possible now. It's cool in summer and warm in winter, and I love it. <br /><br />My house is powered by solar electricity, with butane water heater and cooktop. Water is off the roof and through a filter. Totally off the grid.<br /><br />I may occasionally post pictures of it as my blog proceeds. <br /><br />Glad you came to visit the blog. Stay tuned!Reniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17848379407668464054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5022158959043622875.post-32297566288099881792017-12-10T19:14:28.559-08:002017-12-10T19:14:28.559-08:00Hi again, Irene,
I just read the Better in Belize ...Hi again, Irene,<br />I just read the Better in Belize website and am very interested in possibly visiting. You've been there two years. Do you like it? I like that you are trying to get to know the locals. How is their Spanish? Is their first language Creole? Would you be willing to describe your house and share photos inside or video and post on youtube? How much did it cost to build? and how long did it take? solar hours? water source? rainwater? well?.... Thank you!<br />SandyWoldPeace2020https://www.blogger.com/profile/10216967913232762808noreply@blogger.com