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Fun Photo Friday — Southern Caribbean; Grenada Favorites 1

Granduer of the Seas in St. George’s, Grenada

Today is the first of two Fun Photo Fridays of Grenada favorites:

Annandale Waterfall in Sunlight Rust Bucket Blue Mona Says “Hi” Seeing Red Frightening Apex Predator! The Colors of Inner Harbour St. George’s

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Southern Caribbean Cruising — Grenada; touring the island

The fellow you see above is a Mona monkey, which were introduced to Grenada from Ghana. You can find these guys in the forest, and I’ll tell you in a few moments where we encountered this cute, friendly fellow. But first I left you hanging on Monday with our visit to Annandale Waterfall & Forest Park. So, here is Annandale Waterfall:

Annandale Waterfall

By now Garfield St. Louis was driving us high into the mountainous interior to Grand Etang National Park & Forest Reserve. Here we woul...

Southern Caribbean Cruising — Grenada

Okay, it’s true. I skipped around a bit to encompass the ABC Islands in one long series. But now I’m back to covering other Southern Caribbean destinations we hit beyond that. This week and next I’ll show you the island of Grenada in the Windward Islands of the West Indies. This was our view from Grandeur of the Seas when we docked in the capital city of St. George’s:

St. George’s, capital of Grenada

At around 8:40 a.m. on 22 February 2022 we disembarked and headed toward town.

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Fun Photo Friday — Southern Caribbean; ABC Islands — Curaçao 2

Today’s Fun Photo Friday completes my presentation of Willemstad and the “C” of the ABC Islands, Curaçao. Next week we move on to yet another Southern Caribbean destination. Until then:

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Southern Caribbean Cruising — ABC Islands; Curaçao, a Sunnier Afternoon for Better Photos

Tugs beneath Koningin Julianabrug

You may have noticed in this series on Willemstad, Curaçao that the cloudiness in the morning was far from ideal for picture taking. Fortunately, that condition did not hold throughout the day. Today’s photographs of were taken beginning at 3:55 p.m. in the afternoon, beginning with the photo above of the Koningin Julianabrug (Queen Juliana Bridge). This colossally tall bridge spans Sint Anna Bay, and reaches heights of 185 feet/56.4 meters. The rest of today...

Southern Caribbean Cruising — ABC Islands; Curaçao Vendors, Veggies, and Views

For a rather unique take on an outdoor produce market, head north along Willemstad’s waterfront and hang a left at Sha Caprileskade. This takes you to the “Floating Market,” most of which doesn’t really float. These vendors sail in from Venezuela, hawking everything from arts and crafts to fresh produce and spices. Want a piece of fresh fruit? I mean really fresh? Here’s where you want to go:

Fresh fruit at Willemstad’s “Floating Market”

A look back toward Sint Anna Bay will get you a v...

Fun Photo Friday — Southern Caribbean; ABC Islands — Curaçao 1

Remember that green wall covered with street art I mentioned on Wednesday? That image above is a small portion of that wall. Below is the rest of today’s Curaçao favorites. Part 2 will follow next Friday.

Southern Caribbean Cruising — ABC Islands; Curaçao Green Spaces and Street Art

Dushi has many meanings in Curaçao, but when you see it alone, such as in the signage above, it means nice. And nice is indeed a fitting description for the visitor to this wonderfully charming World Heritage Site in Curaçao. Willemstad, the capital city of Curaçao, is a marvelous blend of charming architecture and bright colors that will delight the photographer or casual observer at every turn.

Italian colors for an Italian treat

Street art is everywhere here, and by that I am not ref...

Southern Caribbean Cruising — ABC Islands; Curaçao

When you step off the ship in Curaçao and head out on foot to the capital city Willemstad, one of the first places you’ll encounter on the “C” of the ABC Islands is Rif Fort, which is part of the Renaissance Mall. That might sound dull, but it’s rather neat to see this modernization of a 19th century fort constructed to curb attacks by pirates.

Rif Fort/Renaissance Mall — Protecting Willemstad from Jack Sparrow

Alas, our favorite stop at Rif Fort no longer exists. It was a little restau...

Fun Photo Friday — Southern Caribbean; ABC Islands — Bonaire 2

Upright Cannon

Today we leave “B” and starting next week we hit the “C” of the ABC Islands. Until then, enjoy:

Bonaire Flowers Coral in Blue Caribbean Blue Framed by Slave Huts Dodge Green More Bonaire Color

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