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October 1st 2009

Published: October 4th 2009

Found my builder, Wanchow. He has built many houses on this island and the other islands. He works hard, and is quite fast, according to my sources. When the TV show “Survivor” filmed a season on these islands several years ago, Wanchow was the guy who built the houses for the crew. The money is starting to flow now - various permits and plans will run over $1000, and material for foundation, including human labor to haul it up the ridge, will be another $1000. If Wanchow is as fast as he appears, I will be broke in 3 weeks.

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bastimentos sunset

hostel bastimentos

I stayed here 2 years ago for $8 per night, shared bathroom. Now, it's $16. Ridiculous! I'm on a budget. I'm buying a tent.

my new home

only $10 at this sweat box

owner and mother

they are camera shy

my little crappy hotel

almost rented

this house was 300/mo, but Wanchow says my roof will be up in 2 weeks. Once I have a roof, I'm staying in my house - floors and walls are optional.

main drag, basti town

bastimentos

my property

jungle path

neighbor

my house will be very similar, but without the addition to the deck in front

property

waterfront in squalid basti town

Bocas Town - cute van

guys dragging palm leaves in the rain

Bocas Town

4th October 2009

Sooze
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Exciting!
It is starting to seem more real now, isn't it? If you rent this house out, how many people will it sleep? I am surprised the plans and permits cost as much as they do.

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