Construction

Construction · 15. Februar 2024

After 14 months of construction, we have finally moved in! Only half of our somewhat special house is finished. But we are enjoying our own bed to the full and sleeping like sloths. The last month has been very busy on the building site. So you haven't heard much from us in the last few weeks. This is about to change!

Construction · 30. September 2023

This morning the coffee farmers and gardeners Manuel and Dagoberto and I repaired a small landslide. During a heavy rain soil had slipped down under the geotextile. It was good to be hands on again! On the one hand it was a change from the project work for Europe (drug development and mediations). And on the other hand, we once again appreciate the dedication of our construction workers, who work up to 10 hours in humid 32 degrees. Patrik

Construction · 22. Juni 2023

Due to a leak in the water pipe supplying our construction site I had to reschedule my office day. As the water provider had no time repairing the leak the very day & thus stopped the water, I drove down the hill to the Ferreteria "la Jungla" (hardware store) to get the replacement pieces. In the meantime three of our workers have been preparing the ground (see pic). All 12 workers staying on site during the week were happy to get their shower and that the cook was able to prepare dinner. Patrik

Construction · 10. Juni 2023

The 3 basics for living in the jungle. Water: just two months after having purchased our lot, we were lucky that a local team found water by digging an artesian well. Electricity: is already available at the entrance gate. And we also plan to install solar panels to be independent from regular short break downs. Communication: and then we are happy that the neighbourhood has recently been connected with fibre optic cables. So no problem to keep in touch and to work in the "Jungle Office"!