Category Archives: Nature
676. Sea Turtle Paradise
On August 3, 2013 at approximately 2 am a huge female Hawksbill Sea Turtle waddled onto Curaçao shore, dug a pit in Playa Lagun’s sand and proceeded to fill it with eggs. Her eggs will hatch in about 60 days. Curaçao’s CARMABI (Caribbean Research & Management
676. Sea Turtle Paradise
On August 3, 2013 at approximately 2 am a huge female Hawksbill Sea Turtle waddled onto Curaçao shore, dug a pit in Playa Lagun’s sand and proceeded to fill it with eggs. Her eggs will hatch in about 60 days. Curaçao’s CARMABI (Caribbean Research & Management
678. Curaçao Diver’s Paradise
Curaçao’s coral reef, among the most beautiful in the world, can soon be seen via the popular Google Maps ‘virtual diving’ platform. The Catlin Seaview research team (an underwater film crew) has spent several weeks in April 2013 surveying and photographing Curaçao’s reef for
678. Curaçao Diver’s Paradise
Curaçao’s coral reef, among the most beautiful in the world, can soon be seen via the popular Google Maps ‘virtual diving’ platform. The Catlin Seaview research team (an underwater film crew) has spent several weeks in April 2013 surveying and photographing Curaçao’s reef for
689. Mi Tera (My Land) by Philip A. Rademaker
Poem and translation by Philip A. Rademaker, first published in “Bos di buriku”. Photos by Rita Mendes-Flohr, check out her stunning blog for more. In Papiamentu — Mi tera Mi tera ta un pais di hérue di bròns i misa merikanu,
689. Mi Tera (My Land) by Philip A. Rademaker
Poem and translation by Philip A. Rademaker, first published in “Bos di buriku”. Photos by Rita Mendes-Flohr, check out her stunning blog for more. In Papiamentu — Mi tera Mi tera ta un pais di hérue di bròns i misa merikanu,
705. Curaçao’s Laraha
Not much has changed over the past 117 years (same age-old recipe, same copper still, same wooden knife) so I was particularly intrigued when Senior & Co revealed their new website and label today. Comparing the two labels, it seems Senior & Co
705. Curaçao’s Laraha
Not much has changed over the past 117 years (same age-old recipe, same copper still, same wooden knife) so I was particularly intrigued when Senior & Co revealed their new website and label today. Comparing the two labels, it seems Senior & Co
719. Curaçao’s Oldest Tree
Our oldest tree is a giant Kapok (silk-cotton tree) and lives in Hòfi Pastor* (Priest’s Orchard). She was brought to Curaçao over 400 years ago by the Caiquetios, a tribe of peaceful Arawak Indians who fled Tierra Firme (Venezuela). She’s believed
719. Curaçao’s Oldest Tree
Our oldest tree is a giant Kapok (silk-cotton tree) and lives in Hòfi Pastor* (Priest’s Orchard). She was brought to Curaçao over 400 years ago by the Caiquetios, a tribe of peaceful Arawak Indians who fled Tierra Firme (Venezuela). She’s believed
722. Curaçao’s Yellow Blooms
‘Fin fin a kose un panja fel di gala pa kibrahacha.’ ‘Spring rain has sown a bright yellow gown for the ax breaker.’ Haiku by: Kodachi Ken Senshi Translation by: Carolina Gomes-Casseres Kibrahacha (literally: ‘ax-breaker’, Tabebuia Billbergii) bursts into bloom
722. Curaçao’s Yellow Blooms
‘Fin fin a kose un panja fel di gala pa kibrahacha.’ ‘Spring rain has sown a bright yellow gown for the ax breaker.’ Haiku by: Kodachi Ken Senshi Translation by: Carolina Gomes-Casseres Kibrahacha (literally: ‘ax-breaker’, Tabebuia Billbergii) bursts into bloom
726. Curaçao’s Candle Cactus Soup
Kadushi (candle cactus) is among our most abundant natural resource, so our resourceful grandinan (literally: big ones) invented this delicious, recipe to reap its healthy, organic, energetic benefits… spines, not included! Not to be confused with another slippery favorite, Guiambo (okra soup) — 1. Head
726. Curaçao’s Candle Cactus Soup
Kadushi (candle cactus) is among our most abundant natural resource, so our resourceful grandinan (literally: big ones) invented this delicious, recipe to reap its healthy, organic, energetic benefits… spines, not included! Not to be confused with another slippery favorite, Guiambo (okra soup) — 1. Head
727. Curaçao’s Beyísima
Our wild lady, Beyísima (Antigonon leptopus) simply requires a few spritzes of rain to transform into the Belle of Curaçao. She snakes her way into our hearts in record time, spreading her weedy tendrils (as long as 40 ft!), digging small
727. Curaçao’s Beyísima
Our wild lady, Beyísima (Antigonon leptopus) simply requires a few spritzes of rain to transform into the Belle of Curaçao. She snakes her way into our hearts in record time, spreading her weedy tendrils (as long as 40 ft!), digging small
731. Curaçao Drought
“Our nature is rugged… rough… and not just around the edges. Her charm lies in her resilience. She is what she is. She resembles our temperament… authentic, but not always welcoming.” – Writer, poet, painter, Curaçao culture fiend, Philip A. Rademaker
731. Curaçao Drought
“Our nature is rugged… rough… and not just around the edges. Her charm lies in her resilience. She is what she is. She resembles our temperament… authentic, but not always welcoming.” – Writer, poet, painter, Curaçao culture fiend, Philip A. Rademaker
752. Curaçao’s Melon of the Hills
“Bolcactus” (Ball Cactus) in Dutch, “Milon di Seru” / “Kabes di Indjan” / “Bushi” in Papiamentu, belongs to the Melocactus species, native to the Caribbean and South – Central American region. Commonly found in the wild, Melocactus has about 30-40 species, but experts have yet to determine which are
752. Curaçao’s Melon of the Hills
“Bolcactus” (Ball Cactus) in Dutch, “Milon di Seru” / “Kabes di Indjan” / “Bushi” in Papiamentu, belongs to the Melocactus species, native to the Caribbean and South – Central American region. Commonly found in the wild, Melocactus has about 30-40 species, but experts have yet to determine which are
753. Curaçao’s 4 Ramsar Sites
Ramsar.org issued a press release on February 15, 2013 announcing that the Dutch government has appointed 4 new ‘Wetlands of International Importance’, for a total of 10 Ramsar sites in the ABC islands — 53 Dutch territories in total — ranking
753. Curaçao’s 4 Ramsar Sites
Ramsar.org issued a press release on February 15, 2013 announcing that the Dutch government has appointed 4 new ‘Wetlands of International Importance’, for a total of 10 Ramsar sites in the ABC islands — 53 Dutch territories in total — ranking
764. Curaçao Romance
Strop’i Kakalaka = Cockroach Syrup. If that doesn’t work on your Djègèdjègè, you can always try these. But your best bet is always: #954. Yummy homemade Arep’i Pampuna. And a bouquet of these: #773. Faya Lobi (Fiery Love) Then maybe — if
764. Curaçao Romance
Strop’i Kakalaka = Cockroach Syrup. If that doesn’t work on your Djègèdjègè, you can always try these. But your best bet is always: #954. Yummy homemade Arep’i Pampuna. And a bouquet of these: #773. Faya Lobi (Fiery Love) Then maybe — if
773. Curaçao’s Faya Lobi
Despite its awesome name, Faya Lobi (Fiery Love), isn’t exactly feverish and wild. She tends to grow in protected residential gardens and her tiny four-leaf clover flowers blossom in neat, large clusters. She tends to create structured, centerpiece bouquets. Little
773. Curaçao’s Faya Lobi
Despite its awesome name, Faya Lobi (Fiery Love), isn’t exactly feverish and wild. She tends to grow in protected residential gardens and her tiny four-leaf clover flowers blossom in neat, large clusters. She tends to create structured, centerpiece bouquets. Little
779. Curaçao Nature Conservation
“Yu’i Kòrsou are sacrificing their entire coastline for private beach, resort and residential development in the name of economic development. Soon there will be no more public beaches and recreational areas! Where do we draw the line? I want more
779. Curaçao Nature Conservation
“Yu’i Kòrsou are sacrificing their entire coastline for private beach, resort and residential development in the name of economic development. Soon there will be no more public beaches and recreational areas! Where do we draw the line? I want more
783. Curaçao’s La Ola Surfclub
Accessible by way of Koraal Tabak (north coast of Curaçao), the rugged, secluded coastal landscape is perfect for adventurous mountain bikers, ATV aficionados and drag racers, but veteran (wind)surfer, snowboarder, surf instructor, Jeroen Eikelenboom, saw great wave-surfing potential at the very
783. Curaçao’s La Ola Surfclub
Accessible by way of Koraal Tabak (north coast of Curaçao), the rugged, secluded coastal landscape is perfect for adventurous mountain bikers, ATV aficionados and drag racers, but veteran (wind)surfer, snowboarder, surf instructor, Jeroen Eikelenboom, saw great wave-surfing potential at the very
1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao 