Yearly Archives: 2013
631. Curaçao’s Julia Child
Today’s Amigoe Express Newspaper profiles Curaçao’s Julia Child: May Voges. Danielle Palm writes: ‘When it comes to Curaçao cooking, most locals immediately think of three lovely ladies: their mother, Desiree Da Costa Gomez, and May Voges.’ Curaçao’s best-known ‘Newspaper Chef’, May admits that she could hardly cook
631. Curaçao’s Julia Child
Today’s Amigoe Express Newspaper profiles Curaçao’s Julia Child: May Voges. Danielle Palm writes: ‘When it comes to Curaçao cooking, most locals immediately think of three lovely ladies: their mother, Desiree Da Costa Gomez, and May Voges.’ Curaçao’s best-known ‘Newspaper Chef’, May admits that she could hardly cook
633. Curaçao Animal Rescue and Education
Curaçao Sunchild Foundation, led by Marcus DeMaaijer, initiated Curacao Animal Rescue & Education a.k.a TeamCARE. TeamCARE’s mission: 1. Rescue, rehabilitate and release wild animals and/or their orphaned young back into the wild 2. Create awareness about environmental issues 3. Remove non-native flora and fauna from
633. Curaçao Animal Rescue and Education
Curaçao Sunchild Foundation, led by Marcus DeMaaijer, initiated Curacao Animal Rescue & Education a.k.a TeamCARE. TeamCARE’s mission: 1. Rescue, rehabilitate and release wild animals and/or their orphaned young back into the wild 2. Create awareness about environmental issues 3. Remove non-native flora and fauna from
632. Curaçao’s Modern Sinterklaas and Pete
This week my Facebook News Feed resembles a picket line protesting ‘Zwarte Piet’ (Black Pete) and it’s not the first time. The same articles are shared (The Guardian’s Black Pete exposes the Netherlands’ problem with race, Associated Press’ ‘Black Pete’, Netherlands
632. Curaçao’s Modern Sinterklaas and Pete
This week my Facebook News Feed resembles a picket line protesting ‘Zwarte Piet’ (Black Pete) and it’s not the first time. The same articles are shared (The Guardian’s Black Pete exposes the Netherlands’ problem with race, Associated Press’ ‘Black Pete’, Netherlands
634. Curaçao’s Ozzie Smith
James Jay Hutchison wrote this on Andrelton Simmons’ Facebook page: “Simbo, I have been absolutely dazzled by your play since day one last year. Was sorely disappointed about the finger. I tell everyone that as far as I am concerned,
634. Curaçao’s Ozzie Smith
James Jay Hutchison wrote this on Andrelton Simmons’ Facebook page: “Simbo, I have been absolutely dazzled by your play since day one last year. Was sorely disappointed about the finger. I tell everyone that as far as I am concerned,
635. Curaçao’s Grassroots Clean Up
On Saturday September 21, 2013 as many as 2,000 young and old volunteers filled thousands of bags with an unprecedented 0.5 MILLION kilograms of trash (garbage, rubbish, junk) collected at 24 land, 7 beach and 4 underwater locations as part of
635. Curaçao’s Grassroots Clean Up
On Saturday September 21, 2013 as many as 2,000 young and old volunteers filled thousands of bags with an unprecedented 0.5 MILLION kilograms of trash (garbage, rubbish, junk) collected at 24 land, 7 beach and 4 underwater locations as part of
636. PPPPPapiamentu
Here are some of 1000 Awesome Things about Curaçao‘s Facebook fans’ favorite Papiamentu words that start with the letter ‘P’: pèkèpèkè = sticky palu = wood, tree, pole, lumber palufriu (literally: cold stick) = posicle pishiporko (pron. peesheeporko, literally: ‘pig’s pee’) =
636. PPPPPapiamentu
Here are some of 1000 Awesome Things about Curaçao‘s Facebook fans’ favorite Papiamentu words that start with the letter ‘P’: pèkèpèkè = sticky palu = wood, tree, pole, lumber palufriu (literally: cold stick) = posicle pishiporko (pron. peesheeporko, literally: ‘pig’s pee’) =
637. Curaçao Underwater Park
Frommers.com has included Curaçao in its 10 Best Caribbean Snorkeling Spots slideshow: “In contrast to Curaçao’s arid terrain, the marine life that rings the island is rich and spectacular. The best-know snorkeling site — the Curaçao Underwater Marine Park — stretches
637. Curaçao Underwater Park
Frommers.com has included Curaçao in its 10 Best Caribbean Snorkeling Spots slideshow: “In contrast to Curaçao’s arid terrain, the marine life that rings the island is rich and spectacular. The best-know snorkeling site — the Curaçao Underwater Marine Park — stretches
638. Curaçao’s Center for Contemporary Art
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” – Socrates Instituto Buena Bista (‘IBB’), Curaçao’s Center for Contemporary Art was founded by visual artists Tirzo Martha and David Bade
638. Curaçao’s Center for Contemporary Art
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” – Socrates Instituto Buena Bista (‘IBB’), Curaçao’s Center for Contemporary Art was founded by visual artists Tirzo Martha and David Bade
639. Ode to Papiamentu by Philip A. Rademaker
Poem and translation by Philip A. Rademaker, first published in “Bos di buriku”. Photos by Philip A. Rademaker as well. Mi Lenga Papiamentu Mi lenga t’e kabuya largu ku ta mara bark’i mi spiritu n’e waf pisá di realidat i dun’é tòg basta
639. Ode to Papiamentu by Philip A. Rademaker
Poem and translation by Philip A. Rademaker, first published in “Bos di buriku”. Photos by Philip A. Rademaker as well. Mi Lenga Papiamentu Mi lenga t’e kabuya largu ku ta mara bark’i mi spiritu n’e waf pisá di realidat i dun’é tòg basta
640. Curaçao Food Magic
Where to find authentic krioyo soul cooking in Curaçao? Look no further than Plasa Bieu, Punda’s Cafeteria (also known as Marshé Bieu; Old Market). In fact, in a recent survey among this website’s Facebook fans Plasa Bieu won ‘Best Meal Under $10’. The eggshell blue building is open
640. Curaçao Food Magic
Where to find authentic krioyo soul cooking in Curaçao? Look no further than Plasa Bieu, Punda’s Cafeteria (also known as Marshé Bieu; Old Market). In fact, in a recent survey among this website’s Facebook fans Plasa Bieu won ‘Best Meal Under $10’. The eggshell blue building is open
642. Curaçao’s Beloved Musician Rudy Plaate
Curaçao’s singer/songwriter/composer Rudy Plaate has composed over 400 songs over the course of his career, his genres range from waltz and tumba to mazurka, and the vast majority of his compositions profess deep love and admiration for his ‘island muse’ in her
642. Curaçao’s Beloved Musician Rudy Plaate
Curaçao’s singer/songwriter/composer Rudy Plaate has composed over 400 songs over the course of his career, his genres range from waltz and tumba to mazurka, and the vast majority of his compositions profess deep love and admiration for his ‘island muse’ in her
643. Curaçao’s Drought-Resistant Deer
Scientifically known as Odocoileus virginianus curassavicus, Curaçao’s white-tailed deer is considered an endemic subspecies and believed to be a unique descendant of a deer line introduced to the island by Indian aboriginals some 4,000 years ago. It has adapted itself to the local environment over the
643. Curaçao’s Drought-Resistant Deer
Scientifically known as Odocoileus virginianus curassavicus, Curaçao’s white-tailed deer is considered an endemic subspecies and believed to be a unique descendant of a deer line introduced to the island by Indian aboriginals some 4,000 years ago. It has adapted itself to the local environment over the
644. Curaçao’s Viral Cookie Monster
Curaçao’s “Cookie Monster of the Sea” is about three feet tall and located off Westpunt… and we can’t deny that the resemblance is strong, very strong… so much so that he’s been featured on: GrindTV Daily Mail Yahoo News Canada NYPost SocialNewsDaily
644. Curaçao’s Viral Cookie Monster
Curaçao’s “Cookie Monster of the Sea” is about three feet tall and located off Westpunt… and we can’t deny that the resemblance is strong, very strong… so much so that he’s been featured on: GrindTV Daily Mail Yahoo News Canada NYPost SocialNewsDaily
645. ‘1000 Awesome Things about Curaçao’ goes to School!
My close friend and frequent blog contributor, Aftan Schoonen, was kind enough to send this blog to her colleagues at the International School of Curaçao last year. Soon after two awesome fifth grade teachers, Mr. Kummins and Ms. Kay, decided to hop on
645. ‘1000 Awesome Things about Curaçao’ goes to School!
My close friend and frequent blog contributor, Aftan Schoonen, was kind enough to send this blog to her colleagues at the International School of Curaçao last year. Soon after two awesome fifth grade teachers, Mr. Kummins and Ms. Kay, decided to hop on
1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao 