Posts Tagged: Kimberley Douglas
607. Curaçao’s Swinging Old Lady
Paris has the Eiffel Tower. New York has the Brooklyn Bridge. The Statue of Liberty. The Empire State Building. Beijing has the Great Wall. Cusco has the Machu Picchu. Agra has the Taj Mahal. San Francisco has the Golden Gate.
607. Curaçao’s Swinging Old Lady
Paris has the Eiffel Tower. New York has the Brooklyn Bridge. The Statue of Liberty. The Empire State Building. Beijing has the Great Wall. Cusco has the Machu Picchu. Agra has the Taj Mahal. San Francisco has the Golden Gate.
In Memoriam
Curaçao was struck by tragedy on August 4, 2013. Our love and prayers go out to the families and friends of the three deceased: Kristen Naomi de Jesus Leyba (32), Monique Yvonne Francisca van Meerwijk (58) and Elton Marcus Montesant (67). Taken from us way too soon
In Memoriam
Curaçao was struck by tragedy on August 4, 2013. Our love and prayers go out to the families and friends of the three deceased: Kristen Naomi de Jesus Leyba (32), Monique Yvonne Francisca van Meerwijk (58) and Elton Marcus Montesant (67). Taken from us way too soon
699. Curaçao Nostalgia
1000 Awesome Things about Curaçao was born out of nostalgia. Not the debilitating kind, the kind that empowers. I’ve spent my entire adult life in the US, yet still consider Curaçao ‘home’. It’s where I express my emotions in Papiamentu,
699. Curaçao Nostalgia
1000 Awesome Things about Curaçao was born out of nostalgia. Not the debilitating kind, the kind that empowers. I’ve spent my entire adult life in the US, yet still consider Curaçao ‘home’. It’s where I express my emotions in Papiamentu,
754. Curaçao Awesome Signs
We just wonder if there’s Gaytoray? One cheken cutlet, por fabor! Must be one hell of a hèntbèk… All out of Karni Stobá, so we’ll settle for Sperribs! O mai gòt!
754. Curaçao Awesome Signs
We just wonder if there’s Gaytoray? One cheken cutlet, por fabor! Must be one hell of a hèntbèk… All out of Karni Stobá, so we’ll settle for Sperribs! O mai gòt!
775. Norman’s
Nestled right next to our Caracasbaai fishing docks (facing Spanish Waters), Norman’s is a snack bar / shack conveniently accessible by boat and car. No official sign outside, you can’t miss the ‘Curaçao Tourist Information’ post out front. Sailors from
775. Norman’s
Nestled right next to our Caracasbaai fishing docks (facing Spanish Waters), Norman’s is a snack bar / shack conveniently accessible by boat and car. No official sign outside, you can’t miss the ‘Curaçao Tourist Information’ post out front. Sailors from
792. Arepas on Caracas-baaiweg
On the crossing of Caracas-baaiweg and Schubappelweg, across the street from Vreugdenhil Supermarket, next to Caribbean Nautical, lies the very best arepa stand on the island. As yet unnamed, friendly Liliana and Sol from Colombia only speak Spanish, “Si quieres
792. Arepas on Caracas-baaiweg
On the crossing of Caracas-baaiweg and Schubappelweg, across the street from Vreugdenhil Supermarket, next to Caribbean Nautical, lies the very best arepa stand on the island. As yet unnamed, friendly Liliana and Sol from Colombia only speak Spanish, “Si quieres
803. Curaçao’s Most Awesome Couple
Mynalba and Lawrence, the first couple to ever tie the knot at our island’s tallest peak — the top of Mt. St. Christoffelberg 375 meters (1,220 feet). Way to keep your dress clean during the muddy climb, Mynalba 🙂 May
803. Curaçao’s Most Awesome Couple
Mynalba and Lawrence, the first couple to ever tie the knot at our island’s tallest peak — the top of Mt. St. Christoffelberg 375 meters (1,220 feet). Way to keep your dress clean during the muddy climb, Mynalba 🙂 May
Kim’s Awesome Day for under $20 (NAf 35)
6 am: Wake up. Make sandwich. Fill bottle with ice cold water. Grab apple. Pack bag with bikini (trunks), beach towel, sneakers. 6:30 am: Blast Reggaeton and Latin during (1 hr) drive to Christoffel Park 7:30 am: Hike Christoffel Berg
Kim’s Awesome Day for under $20 (NAf 35)
6 am: Wake up. Make sandwich. Fill bottle with ice cold water. Grab apple. Pack bag with bikini (trunks), beach towel, sneakers. 6:30 am: Blast Reggaeton and Latin during (1 hr) drive to Christoffel Park 7:30 am: Hike Christoffel Berg
855. We Sell Fish (Here)
“Aki ta bende piska” = We sell fish here. But not all the time. (Clearly) Snuk = Pike Dradu = Mahi Mahi (my personal favorite) Karkó = Conch Kòra = the color Red = Red Snapper (nope, sorry, all out)
855. We Sell Fish (Here)
“Aki ta bende piska” = We sell fish here. But not all the time. (Clearly) Snuk = Pike Dradu = Mahi Mahi (my personal favorite) Karkó = Conch Kòra = the color Red = Red Snapper (nope, sorry, all out)
863. Playa Porto Marie
My mind zooms to PortoMari’s crystal clear blue calm warm water, pristine sand, colorful fish and delicious pinda sous (drizzled over my french fries or Indonesian-style bami noodles) whenever I get hit in the face by a cold wind gust,
863. Playa Porto Marie
My mind zooms to PortoMari’s crystal clear blue calm warm water, pristine sand, colorful fish and delicious pinda sous (drizzled over my french fries or Indonesian-style bami noodles) whenever I get hit in the face by a cold wind gust,
901. Curaçao’s Warawara
Haiku in Papiamentu Pa warawara karni fresku o stinki tur ta pa kome. To the bird of prey fresh or putrid meat — are all sustenance. By Elis Juliana Ora buriku muri, ta warawara ta hasi fiesta (When the donkey
901. Curaçao’s Warawara
Haiku in Papiamentu Pa warawara karni fresku o stinki tur ta pa kome. To the bird of prey fresh or putrid meat — are all sustenance. By Elis Juliana Ora buriku muri, ta warawara ta hasi fiesta (When the donkey
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