918. Curaçao’s Men From Otrobanda Women From Punda
“Muhé di Punda, homber di Otrobanda” (Women are from Punda, Men are from Otrobanda) The Dutch employed a certain geographic literalism in the naming of our harbor. The Dutch named the area housing Fort Amsterdam (seat of government): de punt
918. Curaçao’s Men From Otrobanda Women From Punda
“Muhé di Punda, homber di Otrobanda” (Women are from Punda, Men are from Otrobanda) The Dutch employed a certain geographic literalism in the naming of our harbor. The Dutch named the area housing Fort Amsterdam (seat of government): de punt
919. Miss Curaçao Makes History
Miss Curaçao Anne Marie Braafheid 1st Runnerup 1968 Miss Universe. 1st EVER black top 5 finalist at Miss Universe pageant. Boom. AWESOME! Many were disappointed about Anne Marie’s loss to Miss Brazil Martha Vasconcellos, particularly because she had been the top
919. Miss Curaçao Makes History
Miss Curaçao Anne Marie Braafheid 1st Runnerup 1968 Miss Universe. 1st EVER black top 5 finalist at Miss Universe pageant. Boom. AWESOME! Many were disappointed about Anne Marie’s loss to Miss Brazil Martha Vasconcellos, particularly because she had been the top
920. Curaçao’s Wheel Cheese Boat
We take our love for “Dutch cheese” quite literally. Unclear if this is Edam, Gouda, Leerdammer, Leiden, Limburger, Maaslander, Maasdam, Old Amsterdam (doubtful, as that one has black casing), Parrano, or Roomano. Come out and twirl around in our (unidentified)
920. Curaçao’s Wheel Cheese Boat
We take our love for “Dutch cheese” quite literally. Unclear if this is Edam, Gouda, Leerdammer, Leiden, Limburger, Maaslander, Maasdam, Old Amsterdam (doubtful, as that one has black casing), Parrano, or Roomano. Come out and twirl around in our (unidentified)
921. Curaçao Cow’s Tuna
Opuntia elatior, Tuna di Baka (Cow’s Tuna) has dark brown thorns, large leaves, and orange-colored flowers. In the old days “Tuna” would be placed in fire, just long enough to burn off its thorns. Thorn-less tuna was then fed to
921. Curaçao Cow’s Tuna
Opuntia elatior, Tuna di Baka (Cow’s Tuna) has dark brown thorns, large leaves, and orange-colored flowers. In the old days “Tuna” would be placed in fire, just long enough to burn off its thorns. Thorn-less tuna was then fed to
922. Curaçao’s Chess History
You might be wondering… why in the world host a professional chess tournament in Curaçao? Our chess community was small — around 150 active club chess players in 1962. Granted this small group of mostly men really, really wanted to
922. Curaçao’s Chess History
You might be wondering… why in the world host a professional chess tournament in Curaçao? Our chess community was small — around 150 active club chess players in 1962. Granted this small group of mostly men really, really wanted to
923. Curaçao’s Kuenta i Tambú
I’ve lived in the US for the past 12 years, most recently in Manhattan. Though I often hear Spanish and Dutch on the street, I hardly ever hear Papiamentu… My native language. I’m not that surprised; Papiamentu is only spoken
923. Curaçao’s Kuenta i Tambú
I’ve lived in the US for the past 12 years, most recently in Manhattan. Though I often hear Spanish and Dutch on the street, I hardly ever hear Papiamentu… My native language. I’m not that surprised; Papiamentu is only spoken
925. In Curaçao Rain Delays are Patriotic
We wait for rain showers to subside before leaving the house, even if we’re running little late… (let’s face it, we probably are!) Wet hair? No way. There’s always a traffic jam or accident when it rains… so if you’re running
925. In Curaçao Rain Delays are Patriotic
We wait for rain showers to subside before leaving the house, even if we’re running little late… (let’s face it, we probably are!) Wet hair? No way. There’s always a traffic jam or accident when it rains… so if you’re running
926. Curaçao is Obsessed with Salted Chinese Plums
Simultaneously sweet, sour AND salty… Its fuzzy meaty texture perplexes the non-native eater. Luckily us yu’i Kòrsou are native Chinese plum eaters!
926. Curaçao is Obsessed with Salted Chinese Plums
Simultaneously sweet, sour AND salty… Its fuzzy meaty texture perplexes the non-native eater. Luckily us yu’i Kòrsou are native Chinese plum eaters!
928. Curaçao’s Obsessed with Malta Amstellll
Kris Berry loves the taste of cold Malta Amstel after a refreshing swim on the beach while the sun dries her skin. Mark Wiznitzer tried about six brands of Malta in the US, but none was as smooth and sabroso
928. Curaçao’s Obsessed with Malta Amstellll
Kris Berry loves the taste of cold Malta Amstel after a refreshing swim on the beach while the sun dries her skin. Mark Wiznitzer tried about six brands of Malta in the US, but none was as smooth and sabroso
929. Curaçao’s Love / Hate Relationship with Sarantonio (Saint Anthony)
Saint Anthony is the most popular saint on Curacao. Commonly known as “Sarantonio” or “Toni”, his image or statue is richly decorated with fruits, bread and sometimes even bottles of Rum. He tends to over-promise and under-deliver and likes to
929. Curaçao’s Love / Hate Relationship with Sarantonio (Saint Anthony)
Saint Anthony is the most popular saint on Curacao. Commonly known as “Sarantonio” or “Toni”, his image or statue is richly decorated with fruits, bread and sometimes even bottles of Rum. He tends to over-promise and under-deliver and likes to
930. Curaçao Pika Goes With Everything
Sprinkle or drizzle pika on your steak, chicken or fish, funchi, french fries and fried prawns (krupuk) No criollo meal is complete without pika di sibojo (pickled onions)! Ingredients for 2 cups of pika: 1 large red onion, thinly chopped
930. Curaçao Pika Goes With Everything
Sprinkle or drizzle pika on your steak, chicken or fish, funchi, french fries and fried prawns (krupuk) No criollo meal is complete without pika di sibojo (pickled onions)! Ingredients for 2 cups of pika: 1 large red onion, thinly chopped
932. Psssssstttttttt…
Psssstttttttt… like a snake. Psssssttttt…. like you have to pee really badly. And then once he has her attention, he follows it up with: “… hey Duuuushi!” “Tantu karni i ami ku hamber!” (translation: “all that juicy meat… and I’m
932. Psssssstttttttt…
Psssstttttttt… like a snake. Psssssttttt…. like you have to pee really badly. And then once he has her attention, he follows it up with: “… hey Duuuushi!” “Tantu karni i ami ku hamber!” (translation: “all that juicy meat… and I’m
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