[Libby]

The grounds at Balamku:





This poor palm tree got it's head blown off.


Iguana sighting


Kitty sleeping in the beach garden.


We chose Balamku because it's on the beach but also because it's a "green" hotel. They've made a lot of environmentally responsible decisions, and I applaude them for that! It felt good knowing that I supported a company that does not pollute the beach, ocean and reef I just spent the weekend enjoying! Here are some of their solar panels.


Balamku is powered 24 hours by solar and wind power only! All the water from showers and sinks is diverted to support the mangroves and gardens. Soaps and shampoos are biodegradable and come in pump dispensers rather than those little plastic bottles, forever doomed to sit in a landfill. The Canadian owners use low-flush toilets and waste is composted. Ever heard of humanure? This is great because there's no risk of sewage seeping into the ocean. Finally, they have planted native endangered trees and plants. And they do it all in a way that doesn't negatively impact your stay at all!

A ground floor room.