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May 1, 2013 · 5:35 am

Curaçao Continued

Floating Pontoon Foot Bridge

Curaçao is one of those places you’ll never tire of visiting. If you’re a photographer it’s just that fun. But, surprisingly for a Caribbean island, the ABC Islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao) is incredibly dry. Go into the interior of the island and you’ll find flora more associated with a desert — cacti, mesquite, prickly shrubs, and grasses brown with thirst.

Ostrich Ranch

Desert Shrubs and Cactii

If you’re wondering why you would want to go into the interior, there is a rather unique ostrich ranch worth the visit. Once you get back to Willemstad, however, you’ll once again find yourself practicing up on your panorama skills as the Old Town is perfectly lighted by the late afternoon sun.

: Waterway Separating Old from New

: Blue Skies and White Clouds

: Interesting Architecture

: Old Town Streets

: Towns Both Old and New

: Fish Market

: New Town as seen from the NCL Dawn

: Sidewalk Bar

: Willemstad

: New Town Willemstad

: Old Town Willemstad

: Old Town

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April 29, 2013 · 5:35 am

The “C” of the ABC Islands — Curaçao

Curaçao

Saturday found us in one of my favorite photo destinations — the picturesque and unique UNESCO Heritage site of Willemstad on the Caribbean island of Curaçao. Ursula and I have visited this charming place several times in the past, but I look forward to revisiting it every time.

Curaçao Panorama

From the cruise terminal one walks through the expected shopping areas, but these shops are decidedly high-end. After that you cross a floating bridge to Willemstad’s Old Town. That pontoon bridge is designed to swing the entire structure to the New Town side of the main waterway so as to allow passage of large ships.

Pontoon Foot Bridge

Once you arrive to the Old Town you’ll find charming fishing boats floating on glassy, reflective waters as the fishermen sell their fresh catches at the local fish and produce market. Meander through the streets and you’ll find great little cafés with internet access, fun shops of all types, and wonderful little restaurants. But more importantly you’ll find picture opportunities at every corner.