Progress

I applied for the new hotel license on Friday. Things have changed here in Belize - there are lots of new requirements to meet to open a hotel now. Thankfully, most of the items we were already compliant with before we sold the lodge so should be able to get it licensed without too much drama.
Rusty has been cutting down trees this week. The property was overgrown but also there were some dead trees and encroaching trees that had to go. So, at the moment, things are a bit messy.
I've been plotting out the changes I want to make to the rooms. We have to do a complete paint job, but will also do some small structural renos as well. When you've already got it torn apart, you might as well go for it.
It's mainly the lodge rooms that need further work. The casitas are in good shape. I just had to take down all the linens and do some dying and cleaning and bleaching. Even though the casitas are supposed to be the thatched eco-experience, I like the bedding and towels to look really white and plush against the rustic interiors so guests feel pampered while enjoying the jungle vibe.
In the lodge rooms, my biggest hurdle is figuring out what to do with the ugly concrete ceilings. I wish I could get my hands on some grasscloth wallpaper, but to get it from the States is out of my budget. I'm still mulling that one over.
Anyway, progress is being made - on Belize time.