963. Dare to be a Daniel (De Leon)
Daniel De Leon (1852–1914) was born in Curaçao, his family is of Sephardic Jewish ancestry. De Leon became an influential American socialist newspaper editor, politician, Marxist theoretician, and trade union organizer. He is regarded as the forefather of the idea of
963. Dare to be a Daniel (De Leon)
Daniel De Leon (1852–1914) was born in Curaçao, his family is of Sephardic Jewish ancestry. De Leon became an influential American socialist newspaper editor, politician, Marxist theoretician, and trade union organizer. He is regarded as the forefather of the idea of
964. Curaçao’s Miracle Water
We’ll let you in on a little secret… We use all-natural, organic Agua Maravilla (Witch Hazel) to treat pretty much EVERYTHING. It’s truly a MARAVILLA! Just pour Agua Maravilla in some cotton and treat affected area. Heals headaches, cuts, bruises,
964. Curaçao’s Miracle Water
We’ll let you in on a little secret… We use all-natural, organic Agua Maravilla (Witch Hazel) to treat pretty much EVERYTHING. It’s truly a MARAVILLA! Just pour Agua Maravilla in some cotton and treat affected area. Heals headaches, cuts, bruises,
965. Avoid “bo” (you) when speaking to elders in Curaçao
Instead you must repeat your elders’ name or title 80 times in the same sentence, out of respect. It goes something like this: “Bontardi, senjora sa ku senjora su lusnan di outo ahhh… gewoon mi kera laga senjora sa?” = “Good
965. Avoid “bo” (you) when speaking to elders in Curaçao
Instead you must repeat your elders’ name or title 80 times in the same sentence, out of respect. It goes something like this: “Bontardi, senjora sa ku senjora su lusnan di outo ahhh… gewoon mi kera laga senjora sa?” = “Good
966. Curaçao’s Shimaruku
Shimaruku is our most resilient and popular wild fruit tree. Its fruit’s degree of sour depends on the amount of rain it gets. Red Shimarukus tend to taste better than orange, just sayin’. All-Natural Sour Patch Kids. Awesome. Use a
966. Curaçao’s Shimaruku
Shimaruku is our most resilient and popular wild fruit tree. Its fruit’s degree of sour depends on the amount of rain it gets. Red Shimarukus tend to taste better than orange, just sayin’. All-Natural Sour Patch Kids. Awesome. Use a
968. Heineken World Bottle “WOBO”: From Beer to Bricks!
Alfred Henry (Freddy) Heineken, grandson of Gerard Adriaan Heineken founder of Heineken International (1864), found himself deeply moved by the poverty he observed when he visited Curaçao in the 1960s. So he set out to put his green bottles to
968. Heineken World Bottle “WOBO”: From Beer to Bricks!
Alfred Henry (Freddy) Heineken, grandson of Gerard Adriaan Heineken founder of Heineken International (1864), found himself deeply moved by the poverty he observed when he visited Curaçao in the 1960s. So he set out to put his green bottles to
969. The Tale of Compa Nanzi and the Spotted Cow (Kompa Nanzi i e Baka Pintá)
The king Shon Arei (“Shon” is a respectful form of address, like Sir or Madam) had a large piece of land filled with stinging nettles. He could do nothing with the land. So he went looking for someone to weed
969. The Tale of Compa Nanzi and the Spotted Cow (Kompa Nanzi i e Baka Pintá)
The king Shon Arei (“Shon” is a respectful form of address, like Sir or Madam) had a large piece of land filled with stinging nettles. He could do nothing with the land. So he went looking for someone to weed
975. Curaçao’s King Neptune
An artist from Eindhoven (Netherlands) planted King Neptune at the local Fisherman’s Bay (Playa Piskado), next to Playa Forti, in front of the Church of Westpunt, 30 to 40 meters out, and 5 meters deep (divers should use the dock
975. Curaçao’s King Neptune
An artist from Eindhoven (Netherlands) planted King Neptune at the local Fisherman’s Bay (Playa Piskado), next to Playa Forti, in front of the Church of Westpunt, 30 to 40 meters out, and 5 meters deep (divers should use the dock
970. Papia Awesome Dictionary (Part 1)
Búbè = Idiot Badabada = Sh*t Show Djòdjò = Enjoying Chulo = Great, Handsome Bululú = Problem, Confusion Ronkalèlè = Tail for kite that makes (too much) noise Pòtò pòtò = Hefty Lali lali = Weak (sauce) Chòria = Too
970. Papia Awesome Dictionary (Part 1)
Búbè = Idiot Badabada = Sh*t Show Djòdjò = Enjoying Chulo = Great, Handsome Bululú = Problem, Confusion Ronkalèlè = Tail for kite that makes (too much) noise Pòtò pòtò = Hefty Lali lali = Weak (sauce) Chòria = Too
971. Curaçao’s Record-Breaking Texas Rangers Rookie: Jurickson Profar
At 19 years and 195 days: • Youngest player to hit a home-run in a game since Adrian Beltre (19 years, 171 days) on Sept. 25, 1998. • Youngest player since Andruw Jones on Sept. 22, 1996, to have a
971. Curaçao’s Record-Breaking Texas Rangers Rookie: Jurickson Profar
At 19 years and 195 days: • Youngest player to hit a home-run in a game since Adrian Beltre (19 years, 171 days) on Sept. 25, 1998. • Youngest player since Andruw Jones on Sept. 22, 1996, to have a
989. Shaved Ice and “Tip Top” on a Hot Day
Seen at Kenepa Grandi (Groot Knip) on ‘West Point’ of the island. Tip Top syrup comes in different fruit’ flavors: cherry, tamarind, kiwi, orange… And like most sweet and delicious things in life: ignorance is bliss!
989. Shaved Ice and “Tip Top” on a Hot Day
Seen at Kenepa Grandi (Groot Knip) on ‘West Point’ of the island. Tip Top syrup comes in different fruit’ flavors: cherry, tamarind, kiwi, orange… And like most sweet and delicious things in life: ignorance is bliss!
972. Curaçao’s Fried Dutch Cheeseballs
6 egg whites 4 cups shredded sharp, yellow Dutch cheese Flour Oil for deep-frying Beat egg whites until stiff. Mix in the cheese until well blended. Form into balls (about 1’ diameter) Keep hands well-floured while ball-forming. Deep fry in
972. Curaçao’s Fried Dutch Cheeseballs
6 egg whites 4 cups shredded sharp, yellow Dutch cheese Flour Oil for deep-frying Beat egg whites until stiff. Mix in the cheese until well blended. Form into balls (about 1’ diameter) Keep hands well-floured while ball-forming. Deep fry in
990. Papiamentu Orthography: Rilèks
You want zürkol, mayonès, mòster òf kètsup on your hòdòk? Just grab them from the frizjidèl! If your Mènèdjer finds you rilèksing at the kòmpuiter, he’ll say “no chèlèlè na ofisina!” Don’t be no ñèñè, wear a strèplès brisièl…
990. Papiamentu Orthography: Rilèks
You want zürkol, mayonès, mòster òf kètsup on your hòdòk? Just grab them from the frizjidèl! If your Mènèdjer finds you rilèksing at the kòmpuiter, he’ll say “no chèlèlè na ofisina!” Don’t be no ñèñè, wear a strèplès brisièl…
973. The Legend of the Water Sports Rental Shack
Remember the water sports rental shack at the north end of the Barabara Beach (now home of the Hyatt)? And the ghost at the water sports shack that appears every night between midnight and 1 am… a decapitated nun who
973. The Legend of the Water Sports Rental Shack
Remember the water sports rental shack at the north end of the Barabara Beach (now home of the Hyatt)? And the ghost at the water sports shack that appears every night between midnight and 1 am… a decapitated nun who
974. Curaçao’s Netto Bar and its “World Famous” Green Rum
Founder of Netto Bar, Ernesto “Netto” Koster’s awesome life motto: “Traha duru, pa bo logra tur lo ke bo ke ku sodó di bo frenta. Yuda semper kaminda bo por.” “Work hard – your forehead constantly drenched in sweat – to achieve
974. Curaçao’s Netto Bar and its “World Famous” Green Rum
Founder of Netto Bar, Ernesto “Netto” Koster’s awesome life motto: “Traha duru, pa bo logra tur lo ke bo ke ku sodó di bo frenta. Yuda semper kaminda bo por.” “Work hard – your forehead constantly drenched in sweat – to achieve
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