Author Archives: 1000awesomethingsaboutcuracao
831. “Curaçao Dream”: Leonard B. Smith
It’s hot… you’re sweating, wearing next to nothing… go on! Enjoy one of the purest pleasures of life in the Caribbean… … but what if it was served warm??? That’s where American Leonard B. Smith (born in 1839 in Mill
831. “Curaçao Dream”: Leonard B. Smith
It’s hot… you’re sweating, wearing next to nothing… go on! Enjoy one of the purest pleasures of life in the Caribbean… … but what if it was served warm??? That’s where American Leonard B. Smith (born in 1839 in Mill
832. Curaçao Kitchens Drive Mosquitoes Insane
We lament our dry, arid climate and pray for rain… when we finally get some rain… we detest the seemingly ‘magical’ appearance of mosquitoes and flies. So our awesome problem-solving ancestors cooked up a plan to confuse the suckers, make their
832. Curaçao Kitchens Drive Mosquitoes Insane
We lament our dry, arid climate and pray for rain… when we finally get some rain… we detest the seemingly ‘magical’ appearance of mosquitoes and flies. So our awesome problem-solving ancestors cooked up a plan to confuse the suckers, make their
833. Curaçao gets to the Point
Per wikipedia, “typically 10 to 30 centimetres (3.9 to 12 in) in length, although the smallest known species is just 3 millimetres (0.12 in) long, and the largest can reach 1 metre (3.3 ft)… sea cucumbers have no true brain.” Unclear why
833. Curaçao gets to the Point
Per wikipedia, “typically 10 to 30 centimetres (3.9 to 12 in) in length, although the smallest known species is just 3 millimetres (0.12 in) long, and the largest can reach 1 metre (3.3 ft)… sea cucumbers have no true brain.” Unclear why
834. Curaçao International Film Festival Rotterdam 2012
Curaçao IFFR Inspires Young Film Talent, Hopes to Turn Curaçao into Art House Film Destination The Curaçao International Film Festival Rotterdam’s team spends a year evaluating hundreds of films to select 25-30 feature length films, short films, and documentaries from
834. Curaçao International Film Festival Rotterdam 2012
Curaçao IFFR Inspires Young Film Talent, Hopes to Turn Curaçao into Art House Film Destination The Curaçao International Film Festival Rotterdam’s team spends a year evaluating hundreds of films to select 25-30 feature length films, short films, and documentaries from
835. St. Willibrordus Church
This majestic photo of Misa di Willibrordus by awesome photographer Brett Russel popped up in my Instagram feed today and created an immediate pang of homesickness… while jauntily crossing 14th Street in Manhattan (clutching my iPhone, of course). Funny thing is I’m actually not Catholic
835. St. Willibrordus Church
This majestic photo of Misa di Willibrordus by awesome photographer Brett Russel popped up in my Instagram feed today and created an immediate pang of homesickness… while jauntily crossing 14th Street in Manhattan (clutching my iPhone, of course). Funny thing is I’m actually not Catholic
836. Aged Gouda (or Old Amsterdam) Cheese Pudding
Thanksgiving is about giving thanks and caring for others… pumpkin spiced lattes, Macy’s parade, family, friends, turkey (coma), stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, football, comfortable couches, stretchy pants, apple pie, pecan pie, cherry cobbler… leftovers…Black Friday… leftovers… leftovers. My
836. Aged Gouda (or Old Amsterdam) Cheese Pudding
Thanksgiving is about giving thanks and caring for others… pumpkin spiced lattes, Macy’s parade, family, friends, turkey (coma), stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, football, comfortable couches, stretchy pants, apple pie, pecan pie, cherry cobbler… leftovers…Black Friday… leftovers… leftovers. My
837. Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao – Music (Part 4 of 6)
Documentary filmmaker, Elizeth Labega (YouTube: “Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao”) explores the ‘forbidden’ nature of our indigenous music and dance. Imported from West Africa in the 1600s, Tambú music is made with a single skinned drum, a metal percussion
837. Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao – Music (Part 4 of 6)
Documentary filmmaker, Elizeth Labega (YouTube: “Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao”) explores the ‘forbidden’ nature of our indigenous music and dance. Imported from West Africa in the 1600s, Tambú music is made with a single skinned drum, a metal percussion
838. Netto Bar
Intensely dedicated to his bar and best known by his nomber chikí, Netto retired only after his health started deteriorating at 87. But he never let go of his dream. Even after retirement he continued to have one of his
838. Netto Bar
Intensely dedicated to his bar and best known by his nomber chikí, Netto retired only after his health started deteriorating at 87. But he never let go of his dream. Even after retirement he continued to have one of his
839. Swimming with Horses
Swimming with horses in Piscadera Bay. Rainbow sold separately! Contact Rancho Harmonia for more information.
839. Swimming with Horses
Swimming with horses in Piscadera Bay. Rainbow sold separately! Contact Rancho Harmonia for more information.
840. Confessions of a Curaçao Street Artist
While doing some freelance graphic design work in Punda he decided to take a break and let his mind wander, grab a bite at Marshe Bieu, catch a cruise ship sailing into our harbor… All of a sudden he found
840. Confessions of a Curaçao Street Artist
While doing some freelance graphic design work in Punda he decided to take a break and let his mind wander, grab a bite at Marshe Bieu, catch a cruise ship sailing into our harbor… All of a sudden he found
841. Curaçao’s Rainbow Petes
Little hearts beat a little faster between mid-November and early December, fascinated but also a little scared, as Sanikolas and his Petes (helpers) dock their big steam ship (all the way from Spain!) in our Saint Anna Bay. Children keep
841. Curaçao’s Rainbow Petes
Little hearts beat a little faster between mid-November and early December, fascinated but also a little scared, as Sanikolas and his Petes (helpers) dock their big steam ship (all the way from Spain!) in our Saint Anna Bay. Children keep
842. This Salad
Tasha writes: “One of my favorite places to eat in Curaçao is Restaurant De Fles, near Post 5 (on Schottegatweg West, facing the oil refinery). Growing up my parents used to take us there all the time! We absolutely LOVED their
842. This Salad
Tasha writes: “One of my favorite places to eat in Curaçao is Restaurant De Fles, near Post 5 (on Schottegatweg West, facing the oil refinery). Growing up my parents used to take us there all the time! We absolutely LOVED their
843. Miss Holland Hearts Curaçao!
Alloo, alloo… check out Miss Holland‘s adventures in the land of the free and the brave. Ogle her Dutch tweeties. Fancy her Facebook feast. All we ask is that you don’t forget your roots when you’re on the red carpet, Eline
843. Miss Holland Hearts Curaçao!
Alloo, alloo… check out Miss Holland‘s adventures in the land of the free and the brave. Ogle her Dutch tweeties. Fancy her Facebook feast. All we ask is that you don’t forget your roots when you’re on the red carpet, Eline
844. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 2)
ALL PROVERB PRINTS BY ANGUINE HODGE. #717. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 6) #733. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 5) #787. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 4) #824. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 3) #844. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 2) #860. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom
844. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 2)
ALL PROVERB PRINTS BY ANGUINE HODGE. #717. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 6) #733. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 5) #787. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 4) #824. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 3) #844. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 2) #860. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom
845. Curaçao “Perculturalist” Pernell Saturnino
Paquito once said to me: “Pernell Saturnino is the greatest f*#%ing percussionist in the world, because you don’t notice when he’s playing. When he stops playing, you notice!” -Mark Walker [Grammy-award winning percussionist] … as in Paquito d’Rivera, the Cuban
845. Curaçao “Perculturalist” Pernell Saturnino
Paquito once said to me: “Pernell Saturnino is the greatest f*#%ing percussionist in the world, because you don’t notice when he’s playing. When he stops playing, you notice!” -Mark Walker [Grammy-award winning percussionist] … as in Paquito d’Rivera, the Cuban
1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao 