01 – FAQ Questions

Following are some questions asked about island hopping boat tours that we organise, about our kitesurfing nature camp, and other matters, the answers of which you may find on our FAQ page. Or you can just send us a note and we’ll try to help you the best we can. Date: 2016-01-07 08:47:05  (ID: 4) Subject: … Read more

Boat Operator – Lando

Lando, short for Orlando, is the caretaker of the property we are developing on Dimancal island. He brings in most of our supplies but has contacts for different sized boats and now helps us with boat tours as well. He is a tourist guide by trade and his English is very good. Back to list … Read more

Boat Operator – Alvin

A fisherman by trade, Alvin lives on Patoyo island and was our neighbour for our first project on that island. Since then he has painted and fixed up his boat and engine, as shown in the picture to the left. He often brings in crucial supplies to our camp. He can do local tours in … Read more

Five months of rain, typhoons, bugs and misery

The delux tent purposefully flattened to protect it from getting ruined, behind a temporary wall of coconut leaves. Letter to mom about Ben, June 10 That’s the owner of the property I’m supposed to be developing. He dropped by the other day, bringing in more bamboo so that I can continue with construction (mostly tables and little things, … Read more

Five months of development

The high season starts around the time my favourite volunteers leave, a record ten now staying here, which eventually climbs to 14 staying over a duration of five weeks. Great progress is achieved and everyone loves the space. Jungle trails are built on the new and surrounding islands and the options seem limitless. The internet … Read more