GeckolodgeBG
@geckolodgebg.bsky.social
A little haven for wildlife and relaxation, near Burgas in Bulgaria.
A perfect place to bird and butterfly watch.
A perfect place to bird and butterfly watch.
Building Gecko Lodge BG continued, floor joists for the next floor go in and the guys started on the balcony and stairs.
Those big lumps of timber are 25cm x25cm by 4 or 5 meters in length.
#buildingadream #ecotourism #bulgaria #movetobulgaria #burgas #birdwatchingbulgaria #birding #tourism #brits
Those big lumps of timber are 25cm x25cm by 4 or 5 meters in length.
#buildingadream #ecotourism #bulgaria #movetobulgaria #burgas #birdwatchingbulgaria #birding #tourism #brits
March 5, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Building Gecko Lodge BG continued, floor joists for the next floor go in and the guys started on the balcony and stairs.
Those big lumps of timber are 25cm x25cm by 4 or 5 meters in length.
#buildingadream #ecotourism #bulgaria #movetobulgaria #burgas #birdwatchingbulgaria #birding #tourism #brits
Those big lumps of timber are 25cm x25cm by 4 or 5 meters in length.
#buildingadream #ecotourism #bulgaria #movetobulgaria #burgas #birdwatchingbulgaria #birding #tourism #brits
Building Gecko Lodge BG continued, ground floor walls up, we started to clad them,first with a breathable waterproof membrane then wood.
#bulgaria #building #smallhomes #burgas #newlivesinthesun #ecotourism #birdwatching #tourism #britsinbulgaria #newlifeabroad
#bulgaria #building #smallhomes #burgas #newlivesinthesun #ecotourism #birdwatching #tourism #britsinbulgaria #newlifeabroad
March 3, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Building Gecko Lodge BG continued, ground floor walls up, we started to clad them,first with a breathable waterproof membrane then wood.
#bulgaria #building #smallhomes #burgas #newlivesinthesun #ecotourism #birdwatching #tourism #britsinbulgaria #newlifeabroad
#bulgaria #building #smallhomes #burgas #newlivesinthesun #ecotourism #birdwatching #tourism #britsinbulgaria #newlifeabroad
A slight sidetrack from the building of Gecko Lodge BG today, because when I woke up this morning, this was my view.
A winter wonderland.
#buildinginbulgaria #burgas #snowday #ecotourism #tourismbulgaria #nature #britsinbulgaria #newlife #livethedream
A winter wonderland.
#buildinginbulgaria #burgas #snowday #ecotourism #tourismbulgaria #nature #britsinbulgaria #newlife #livethedream
February 19, 2025 at 11:08 AM
A slight sidetrack from the building of Gecko Lodge BG today, because when I woke up this morning, this was my view.
A winter wonderland.
#buildinginbulgaria #burgas #snowday #ecotourism #tourismbulgaria #nature #britsinbulgaria #newlife #livethedream
A winter wonderland.
#buildinginbulgaria #burgas #snowday #ecotourism #tourismbulgaria #nature #britsinbulgaria #newlife #livethedream
Building Gecko Lodge BG continued, I haven't posted for a while, life got in the way!
When all of the wood has been treated and the panels built, it's time for the cabin to take shape, it's good to have friends to help while we secure everything.
Thanks guys x
#selfbuild #Bulgaria #ecotourism
When all of the wood has been treated and the panels built, it's time for the cabin to take shape, it's good to have friends to help while we secure everything.
Thanks guys x
#selfbuild #Bulgaria #ecotourism
February 17, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Building Gecko Lodge BG continued, I haven't posted for a while, life got in the way!
When all of the wood has been treated and the panels built, it's time for the cabin to take shape, it's good to have friends to help while we secure everything.
Thanks guys x
#selfbuild #Bulgaria #ecotourism
When all of the wood has been treated and the panels built, it's time for the cabin to take shape, it's good to have friends to help while we secure everything.
Thanks guys x
#selfbuild #Bulgaria #ecotourism
Building Gecko Lodge BG continued,
Here we go again, for those of you who haven't seen the previous posts for the first Cabin, our cabins are built from scratch, so when the wood is delivered we have to treat it all first. #buildinginbulgaria #bulgaria, #britsinbulgaria #burgas #nature.#birding
Here we go again, for those of you who haven't seen the previous posts for the first Cabin, our cabins are built from scratch, so when the wood is delivered we have to treat it all first. #buildinginbulgaria #bulgaria, #britsinbulgaria #burgas #nature.#birding
February 5, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Building Gecko Lodge BG continued,
Here we go again, for those of you who haven't seen the previous posts for the first Cabin, our cabins are built from scratch, so when the wood is delivered we have to treat it all first. #buildinginbulgaria #bulgaria, #britsinbulgaria #burgas #nature.#birding
Here we go again, for those of you who haven't seen the previous posts for the first Cabin, our cabins are built from scratch, so when the wood is delivered we have to treat it all first. #buildinginbulgaria #bulgaria, #britsinbulgaria #burgas #nature.#birding
Building Gecko Lodge BG continued,
After the disaster with the big cement truck we had to finish the job by hand, back breaking work but we got there in the end.
#selfbuild #bulgaria #uk #britsabroad #nature #ecotourism #renovation #newlifeinbulgaria #burgas #blacksea
After the disaster with the big cement truck we had to finish the job by hand, back breaking work but we got there in the end.
#selfbuild #bulgaria #uk #britsabroad #nature #ecotourism #renovation #newlifeinbulgaria #burgas #blacksea
January 30, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Building Gecko Lodge BG continued,
After the disaster with the big cement truck we had to finish the job by hand, back breaking work but we got there in the end.
#selfbuild #bulgaria #uk #britsabroad #nature #ecotourism #renovation #newlifeinbulgaria #burgas #blacksea
After the disaster with the big cement truck we had to finish the job by hand, back breaking work but we got there in the end.
#selfbuild #bulgaria #uk #britsabroad #nature #ecotourism #renovation #newlifeinbulgaria #burgas #blacksea
An amazing place only 15 minutes drive from Gecko Lodge BG,conservation at its best.
#bulgaria #conservation #ecotourism #birdwatching #birdtours #nature #naturebg #photography #burgas #britsonholiday #blackseacoast #pelicans #bulgariantourism #wildlifebg #wildlife #rspb #bspb
#bulgaria #conservation #ecotourism #birdwatching #birdtours #nature #naturebg #photography #burgas #britsonholiday #blackseacoast #pelicans #bulgariantourism #wildlifebg #wildlife #rspb #bspb
January 28, 2025 at 7:22 PM
An amazing place only 15 minutes drive from Gecko Lodge BG,conservation at its best.
#bulgaria #conservation #ecotourism #birdwatching #birdtours #nature #naturebg #photography #burgas #britsonholiday #blackseacoast #pelicans #bulgariantourism #wildlifebg #wildlife #rspb #bspb
#bulgaria #conservation #ecotourism #birdwatching #birdtours #nature #naturebg #photography #burgas #britsonholiday #blackseacoast #pelicans #bulgariantourism #wildlifebg #wildlife #rspb #bspb
Building Gecko Lodge BG continued, the night before the concrete arrived we had a massive storm with torrential rain, this lead to the ground softening and our shuttering almost collapsed.
Thanks to Jimmy and Lynn for their help stopping this.
#selfbuild #bulgaria #uk #britsabroad #newlifeabroad.
Thanks to Jimmy and Lynn for their help stopping this.
#selfbuild #bulgaria #uk #britsabroad #newlifeabroad.
January 26, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Building Gecko Lodge BG continued, the night before the concrete arrived we had a massive storm with torrential rain, this lead to the ground softening and our shuttering almost collapsed.
Thanks to Jimmy and Lynn for their help stopping this.
#selfbuild #bulgaria #uk #britsabroad #newlifeabroad.
Thanks to Jimmy and Lynn for their help stopping this.
#selfbuild #bulgaria #uk #britsabroad #newlifeabroad.
Building Gecko Lodge BG continued, Ground works done time to fill the form with concrete, this time we could use heavy machinery, It rained heavily the night before which caused some stress and problems. Thanks to our friends Lynn and Jimmy for saving the day.
#buildinginbukgaria #selfbuild
#buildinginbukgaria #selfbuild
January 23, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Building Gecko Lodge BG continued, Ground works done time to fill the form with concrete, this time we could use heavy machinery, It rained heavily the night before which caused some stress and problems. Thanks to our friends Lynn and Jimmy for saving the day.
#buildinginbukgaria #selfbuild
#buildinginbukgaria #selfbuild
Building Gecko Lodge BG continued.
This time we could get the hardware near to the foundations, so no mixing by hand, it was to be a very stressful experience!!!!!
#buildingadream #selfbuild #ecotourism #Bulgaria #Burgas #britsinbulgaria #tourismbulgaria #naturebulgaria #birdingbulgaria
This time we could get the hardware near to the foundations, so no mixing by hand, it was to be a very stressful experience!!!!!
#buildingadream #selfbuild #ecotourism #Bulgaria #Burgas #britsinbulgaria #tourismbulgaria #naturebulgaria #birdingbulgaria
January 20, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Building Gecko Lodge BG continued.
This time we could get the hardware near to the foundations, so no mixing by hand, it was to be a very stressful experience!!!!!
#buildingadream #selfbuild #ecotourism #Bulgaria #Burgas #britsinbulgaria #tourismbulgaria #naturebulgaria #birdingbulgaria
This time we could get the hardware near to the foundations, so no mixing by hand, it was to be a very stressful experience!!!!!
#buildingadream #selfbuild #ecotourism #Bulgaria #Burgas #britsinbulgaria #tourismbulgaria #naturebulgaria #birdingbulgaria
Building Gecko Lodge BG continued. 1 down 2 to go, so once we had finished the first cabin we started on the 2nd.
Foundations and reinforcement always take time especially when the temperature is over 30C but we get there in the end
#selfbuild #buildinginbulgaria #bulgaria #ecotourism #lovebulgaria
Foundations and reinforcement always take time especially when the temperature is over 30C but we get there in the end
#selfbuild #buildinginbulgaria #bulgaria #ecotourism #lovebulgaria
January 19, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Building Gecko Lodge BG continued. 1 down 2 to go, so once we had finished the first cabin we started on the 2nd.
Foundations and reinforcement always take time especially when the temperature is over 30C but we get there in the end
#selfbuild #buildinginbulgaria #bulgaria #ecotourism #lovebulgaria
Foundations and reinforcement always take time especially when the temperature is over 30C but we get there in the end
#selfbuild #buildinginbulgaria #bulgaria #ecotourism #lovebulgaria
Building Gecko Lodge BG continued...
Once we had finished the outside it was time to work inside, we insulated, plasterboarded, painted, wired and plumbed, sanded the floors and then furnished.
We wanted it to be very comfortable for our guests.
#tourismbulgaria #britsinbulgaria #selfbuild #nature.
Once we had finished the outside it was time to work inside, we insulated, plasterboarded, painted, wired and plumbed, sanded the floors and then furnished.
We wanted it to be very comfortable for our guests.
#tourismbulgaria #britsinbulgaria #selfbuild #nature.
January 17, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Building Gecko Lodge BG continued...
Once we had finished the outside it was time to work inside, we insulated, plasterboarded, painted, wired and plumbed, sanded the floors and then furnished.
We wanted it to be very comfortable for our guests.
#tourismbulgaria #britsinbulgaria #selfbuild #nature.
Once we had finished the outside it was time to work inside, we insulated, plasterboarded, painted, wired and plumbed, sanded the floors and then furnished.
We wanted it to be very comfortable for our guests.
#tourismbulgaria #britsinbulgaria #selfbuild #nature.
Gecko Lodge BG living up to it's name.
Lovely little Balkan Gecko just hanging out, we try hard to create habitat on the property where all local wildlife can live and thrive.
#addherper #reptiles #snakes #conservation
Lovely little Balkan Gecko just hanging out, we try hard to create habitat on the property where all local wildlife can live and thrive.
#addherper #reptiles #snakes #conservation
January 15, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Gecko Lodge BG living up to it's name.
Lovely little Balkan Gecko just hanging out, we try hard to create habitat on the property where all local wildlife can live and thrive.
#addherper #reptiles #snakes #conservation
Lovely little Balkan Gecko just hanging out, we try hard to create habitat on the property where all local wildlife can live and thrive.
#addherper #reptiles #snakes #conservation
Building Gecko Lodge BG continued,
In-between building the 3 cabins we had a few side projects.
Our garden is an important part of the lodge.
Our Wisteria needed something to grow over, so we built a pergola and table, somewhere to sit in the shade.
#garden #gardening #bees #pollenators #flowers
In-between building the 3 cabins we had a few side projects.
Our garden is an important part of the lodge.
Our Wisteria needed something to grow over, so we built a pergola and table, somewhere to sit in the shade.
#garden #gardening #bees #pollenators #flowers
January 15, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Building Gecko Lodge BG continued,
In-between building the 3 cabins we had a few side projects.
Our garden is an important part of the lodge.
Our Wisteria needed something to grow over, so we built a pergola and table, somewhere to sit in the shade.
#garden #gardening #bees #pollenators #flowers
In-between building the 3 cabins we had a few side projects.
Our garden is an important part of the lodge.
Our Wisteria needed something to grow over, so we built a pergola and table, somewhere to sit in the shade.
#garden #gardening #bees #pollenators #flowers
A pause on the build pictures, just to celebrate the stunning snowy scene.
Gecko Lodge BG is in Bulgaria near to the city of Burgas and Lake Mandresko, known for its excellent birdlife throughout the year, perfect for birders and photographers #britsinbulgaria #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #UK
Gecko Lodge BG is in Bulgaria near to the city of Burgas and Lake Mandresko, known for its excellent birdlife throughout the year, perfect for birders and photographers #britsinbulgaria #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #UK
January 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM
A pause on the build pictures, just to celebrate the stunning snowy scene.
Gecko Lodge BG is in Bulgaria near to the city of Burgas and Lake Mandresko, known for its excellent birdlife throughout the year, perfect for birders and photographers #britsinbulgaria #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #UK
Gecko Lodge BG is in Bulgaria near to the city of Burgas and Lake Mandresko, known for its excellent birdlife throughout the year, perfect for birders and photographers #britsinbulgaria #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #UK
We had to dig a ditch, 70 Meters long to bury a big cable, so we also added some drainage.
I hate digging!!!!
But it resulted in electricity being connected after having the 1st building signed off by Burgas authorities. T
Yippee!
#anewlife #ecotourism #lovelife #birds #butterflies #nature
January 12, 2025 at 8:16 AM
We had to dig a ditch, 70 Meters long to bury a big cable, so we also added some drainage.
I hate digging!!!!
But it resulted in electricity being connected after having the 1st building signed off by Burgas authorities. T
Yippee!
#anewlife #ecotourism #lovelife #birds #butterflies #nature
Gecko Lodge BG taking shape, when we cleared the land we found some saplings, which over the years have grown into beautiful trees.
The view from the balcony of our cottage and garden.
#naturebulgaria #selfbuild #ecotourism #birdlovers #lovebulgaria #gardening #holidaybulgaria #newlife #burgas.
The view from the balcony of our cottage and garden.
#naturebulgaria #selfbuild #ecotourism #birdlovers #lovebulgaria #gardening #holidaybulgaria #newlife #burgas.
January 11, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Gecko Lodge BG taking shape, when we cleared the land we found some saplings, which over the years have grown into beautiful trees.
The view from the balcony of our cottage and garden.
#naturebulgaria #selfbuild #ecotourism #birdlovers #lovebulgaria #gardening #holidaybulgaria #newlife #burgas.
The view from the balcony of our cottage and garden.
#naturebulgaria #selfbuild #ecotourism #birdlovers #lovebulgaria #gardening #holidaybulgaria #newlife #burgas.
Gecko Lodge BG building inspector arrives! August 2016
#buildyourownhome #newlifebulgaria #renovationbulgaria #naturebulgaria #birdingbulgaria #BSPB #RSPB #birding
#buildyourownhome #newlifebulgaria #renovationbulgaria #naturebulgaria #birdingbulgaria #BSPB #RSPB #birding
January 10, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Gecko Lodge BG building inspector arrives! August 2016
#buildyourownhome #newlifebulgaria #renovationbulgaria #naturebulgaria #birdingbulgaria #BSPB #RSPB #birding
#buildyourownhome #newlifebulgaria #renovationbulgaria #naturebulgaria #birdingbulgaria #BSPB #RSPB #birding
This time 2 years ago we had a foot of snow, today 17 degrees Celsius!!!!! So the first BBQ of the year is on the way!
#bulgaria #BBQ #outsideliving #bonfire #lovinglife #lifeinbulgaria #burgas #ecotourism
#bulgaria #BBQ #outsideliving #bonfire #lovinglife #lifeinbulgaria #burgas #ecotourism
January 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
This time 2 years ago we had a foot of snow, today 17 degrees Celsius!!!!! So the first BBQ of the year is on the way!
#bulgaria #BBQ #outsideliving #bonfire #lovinglife #lifeinbulgaria #burgas #ecotourism
#bulgaria #BBQ #outsideliving #bonfire #lovinglife #lifeinbulgaria #burgas #ecotourism
Gecko lodge BG build continued...
Roofing was never fun, it's high and steep up there, but on this day I was treated to a great view of a Black Stork. Nature always delivers!
#selfbuild #birding #naturebulgaria #roofing #ecotourism #bulgaria #britsabroad #britsinbulgaria #holidaybulgaria
Roofing was never fun, it's high and steep up there, but on this day I was treated to a great view of a Black Stork. Nature always delivers!
#selfbuild #birding #naturebulgaria #roofing #ecotourism #bulgaria #britsabroad #britsinbulgaria #holidaybulgaria
January 9, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Gecko lodge BG build continued...
Roofing was never fun, it's high and steep up there, but on this day I was treated to a great view of a Black Stork. Nature always delivers!
#selfbuild #birding #naturebulgaria #roofing #ecotourism #bulgaria #britsabroad #britsinbulgaria #holidaybulgaria
Roofing was never fun, it's high and steep up there, but on this day I was treated to a great view of a Black Stork. Nature always delivers!
#selfbuild #birding #naturebulgaria #roofing #ecotourism #bulgaria #britsabroad #britsinbulgaria #holidaybulgaria
More reasons to build Gecko Lodge BG, a place designed for nature lovers, birdwatchers photographers and hikers, to just sit back and relax.
#damselflies #kingfishers #hawkmoths #amphibians #hikers #bulgaria #tourismbulgaria #ecotourism #burgaslakes
#damselflies #kingfishers #hawkmoths #amphibians #hikers #bulgaria #tourismbulgaria #ecotourism #burgaslakes
January 8, 2025 at 6:52 AM
More reasons to build Gecko Lodge BG, a place designed for nature lovers, birdwatchers photographers and hikers, to just sit back and relax.
#damselflies #kingfishers #hawkmoths #amphibians #hikers #bulgaria #tourismbulgaria #ecotourism #burgaslakes
#damselflies #kingfishers #hawkmoths #amphibians #hikers #bulgaria #tourismbulgaria #ecotourism #burgaslakes
Building Gecko Lodge BG continued. Once the wood had all been sanded, planed and treated we could get on with the serious business of building the panels and putting them up. It didn't take long for her to take shape.
#selfbuild #ecotourism #birding #bulgaria #burgas #burgastourism
#selfbuild #ecotourism #birding #bulgaria #burgas #burgastourism
January 7, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Building Gecko Lodge BG continued. Once the wood had all been sanded, planed and treated we could get on with the serious business of building the panels and putting them up. It didn't take long for her to take shape.
#selfbuild #ecotourism #birding #bulgaria #burgas #burgastourism
#selfbuild #ecotourism #birding #bulgaria #burgas #burgastourism
Building Gecko Lodge BG continued, Some of the wood arrives, it all needs painting with preservative, sanding or planeing, at least I get to do that bit in the shade!
#buildingadream #wildlife #ecotourism #birding #natureretreat #bulgaria
#burgas
#buildingadream #wildlife #ecotourism #birding #natureretreat #bulgaria
#burgas
January 6, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Building Gecko Lodge BG continued, Some of the wood arrives, it all needs painting with preservative, sanding or planeing, at least I get to do that bit in the shade!
#buildingadream #wildlife #ecotourism #birding #natureretreat #bulgaria
#burgas
#buildingadream #wildlife #ecotourism #birding #natureretreat #bulgaria
#burgas
A few reasons to build an eco lodge in Bulgaria, the nature here is abundant.
We work hard to maintain a place for all our critters to hangout.
#nature #wildlife #hiking #ecotourism #birding #wildlifephotography
We work hard to maintain a place for all our critters to hangout.
#nature #wildlife #hiking #ecotourism #birding #wildlifephotography
January 6, 2025 at 6:29 AM
A few reasons to build an eco lodge in Bulgaria, the nature here is abundant.
We work hard to maintain a place for all our critters to hangout.
#nature #wildlife #hiking #ecotourism #birding #wildlifephotography
We work hard to maintain a place for all our critters to hangout.
#nature #wildlife #hiking #ecotourism #birding #wildlifephotography
Continuing my post on how we built Gecko Lodge BG.
For the first cabin, we dug the foundations by hand as we couldn't get diggers on the land.
Then mixed the concrete with a mixer.It took a while! We had made the shuttering and metalworking #buildingadream #bulgaria #ecotourism #burgas #selfbuild
For the first cabin, we dug the foundations by hand as we couldn't get diggers on the land.
Then mixed the concrete with a mixer.It took a while! We had made the shuttering and metalworking #buildingadream #bulgaria #ecotourism #burgas #selfbuild
January 5, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Continuing my post on how we built Gecko Lodge BG.
For the first cabin, we dug the foundations by hand as we couldn't get diggers on the land.
Then mixed the concrete with a mixer.It took a while! We had made the shuttering and metalworking #buildingadream #bulgaria #ecotourism #burgas #selfbuild
For the first cabin, we dug the foundations by hand as we couldn't get diggers on the land.
Then mixed the concrete with a mixer.It took a while! We had made the shuttering and metalworking #buildingadream #bulgaria #ecotourism #burgas #selfbuild