933. Curaçao’s Best-Selling Gum: Wrigley’s PK
Wrigley’s PK is sold all over the island… and has made its way into our lexicon. 1. “E ta pega manera un bals!” = It sticks like a gum. 2. “Here, take a PK!” = You have bad breath. 3.
933. Curaçao’s Best-Selling Gum: Wrigley’s PK
Wrigley’s PK is sold all over the island… and has made its way into our lexicon. 1. “E ta pega manera un bals!” = It sticks like a gum. 2. “Here, take a PK!” = You have bad breath. 3.
934. Curaçao Street Names
Rudolph Beaujon pointed out that these street names are not that random, they’re all in the same Electronics neighbourhood (near Rooi Santu). We don’t know about you, but “Kaya Leptop” kills us…
934. Curaçao Street Names
Rudolph Beaujon pointed out that these street names are not that random, they’re all in the same Electronics neighbourhood (near Rooi Santu). We don’t know about you, but “Kaya Leptop” kills us…
935. Curaçao’s 23-Bell Carillon
The bells chime at noon and 6 pm and can be heard several blocks away… The traditional little dolls dance along. I have to agree with Tasha Campbell, it’s a nice treat to start the siesta and end the workday!
935. Curaçao’s 23-Bell Carillon
The bells chime at noon and 6 pm and can be heard several blocks away… The traditional little dolls dance along. I have to agree with Tasha Campbell, it’s a nice treat to start the siesta and end the workday!
936. Ladies, Wear Green in Curaçao!
When a girl wears the color green, a typical gai di Kòrsou says: “He eh asina mes ba keda dushi…! Korda ora bo hecha!” “He eh you’re already hot like that…! Can’t even imagine what’ll happen when you ripen!”
936. Ladies, Wear Green in Curaçao!
When a girl wears the color green, a typical gai di Kòrsou says: “He eh asina mes ba keda dushi…! Korda ora bo hecha!” “He eh you’re already hot like that…! Can’t even imagine what’ll happen when you ripen!”
937. Don’t put your Purse on the Floor in Curaçao!
Apparently your money will run away from you…
938. Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao (Part 3 of 6)
“Though man and woman don’t touch each other during Tambú dance, they move more provocatively than a Dutch couple making love” – Jan Brokken This video is part of a 6 part documentary series by Elizeth Labega. Part 1 Part
938. Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao (Part 3 of 6)
“Though man and woman don’t touch each other during Tambú dance, they move more provocatively than a Dutch couple making love” – Jan Brokken This video is part of a 6 part documentary series by Elizeth Labega. Part 1 Part
939. (Arguably) Curaçao’s Most Famous Building
The iconic 300+ year old Penha House is the anchor of the famous Handelskade (Curaçao’s waterfront), it’s also the first dated example of the former merchant’s houses built during the prosperous days of the 18th Century. The house was built
939. (Arguably) Curaçao’s Most Famous Building
The iconic 300+ year old Penha House is the anchor of the famous Handelskade (Curaçao’s waterfront), it’s also the first dated example of the former merchant’s houses built during the prosperous days of the 18th Century. The house was built
940. What Does “Curaçao” Mean Any Way?
The best way to describe “Curaçao” particularly in the US is “you know, like that blue liqueur” and “right next to Aruba! part of the ABC islands.” But the nameCuraçao has deep colonial roots. Coração means Heart in Portuguese. Corazón in Spanish.
940. What Does “Curaçao” Mean Any Way?
The best way to describe “Curaçao” particularly in the US is “you know, like that blue liqueur” and “right next to Aruba! part of the ABC islands.” But the nameCuraçao has deep colonial roots. Coração means Heart in Portuguese. Corazón in Spanish.
942. Curaçao Cold Season Necessity: Camphor Squares!
Whether we like it or not, we were sent to elementary school with menthol-scented Camphor squares pinned to the inside of our t-shirts during cold season… You know, to ward off germs.
942. Curaçao Cold Season Necessity: Camphor Squares!
Whether we like it or not, we were sent to elementary school with menthol-scented Camphor squares pinned to the inside of our t-shirts during cold season… You know, to ward off germs.
944. Curaçao’s Cashew Nut Cake
Ingredients: 1 lb butter 2 cups sugar 12 eggs 1 tbsp vanilla extract 3 1/2 cups flour 1 tbsp almond extract 4 tbsp baking powder 1/2 cup pineapple juice 2 tbsp finely ground cashews Sift flour and baking powder together.
944. Curaçao’s Cashew Nut Cake
Ingredients: 1 lb butter 2 cups sugar 12 eggs 1 tbsp vanilla extract 3 1/2 cups flour 1 tbsp almond extract 4 tbsp baking powder 1/2 cup pineapple juice 2 tbsp finely ground cashews Sift flour and baking powder together.
945. Curaçao Poetry by Heske Levisson Zelermyer
Curaçao We made love you and I My eyes absorbed your beauty I loved every moment in your arms And felt my climax growing You filled me with a love so deep I fought for perpetuation We made love you
945. Curaçao Poetry by Heske Levisson Zelermyer
Curaçao We made love you and I My eyes absorbed your beauty I loved every moment in your arms And felt my climax growing You filled me with a love so deep I fought for perpetuation We made love you
946. Curaçao’s Palu di Lechi
Curaçao imported this plant from Madagascar after WWI, intending to start a rubber plantation (as luck would have it synthetic rubber was invented around this time, so the project failed) Today this plant is considered mata di mondi (wild flower) as
946. Curaçao’s Palu di Lechi
Curaçao imported this plant from Madagascar after WWI, intending to start a rubber plantation (as luck would have it synthetic rubber was invented around this time, so the project failed) Today this plant is considered mata di mondi (wild flower) as
947. Curaçao’s POP
Launched in 1986 by the legendary Caribbean Bottling Company, this sweet, colorful carbonated beverage is a household name due to its “exotic” flavors: Apple, Banana, Cherry, Grape, Pear, Pineapple, Coco, Tamarind, Passion Fruit, Tutti Frutti. Ice-cold POP (name your favorite
947. Curaçao’s POP
Launched in 1986 by the legendary Caribbean Bottling Company, this sweet, colorful carbonated beverage is a household name due to its “exotic” flavors: Apple, Banana, Cherry, Grape, Pear, Pineapple, Coco, Tamarind, Passion Fruit, Tutti Frutti. Ice-cold POP (name your favorite
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