Curious Curacao – Journey into Darkness

The ultimate cease on our Ocean to Ocean cruise is the previous Dutch colony, Curacao. Positioned simply 40 miles from the coast of Colombia, this tiny island doesn’t classify as being a part of South America – regardless that it’s sat on the identical continental shelf.

Island Princess is moored at a pier that gives an excellent view into the capital metropolis, Willemstad. The water beneath is that magical blue so prevalent within the Caribbean Sea, sizzling solar glowing throughout the light ripples.

There may be the standard gaggle of vacationer tat stalls on the finish of the pier promoting hats, t-shirts and bottles of the native blue curaçao liquor. There are additionally dozens of tour operators hawking for enterprise, prepared and ready to whisk travellers to one of many many seashores dotted across the island.

We go for a leisurely stroll/trundle into the centre of Willemstad, passing by way of the close by Rif Fort mall and throughout the Queen Emma Bridge. On the opposite facet, we wander between brightly painted retailers and workplaces, merely having fun with the sights and sounds.

We’ve no vacation spot or plan in thoughts, so we stroll till the retailers start to skinny, then loop again on ourselves, one block to the north. We go by way of a bustling market – and the center of a blazing row between two very indignant stallholders.

As we’re making our approach again throughout the Queen Emma Bridge, we’re alerted by a siren. Nobody pays a lot consideration, so neither will we. Till the bridge begins slowly drifting away from the marina…

The bridge operates like a gate, controlling entry to the Batipanabaai harbour past – and somebody needs to take their yacht out to sea. Though there are gates to stop individuals crossing on to the bridge, there’s little to stop anybody already in transit from dropping off the top. Very odd.

Finally the bridge swings again into place and we’re capable of resume our journey again to Island Princess. This may increasingly rely as “the bizarre factor” that occurs on all of our journeys.

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Linda’s remark

Vivid and fairly good.

Would we go to Curacao once more?

If we have been passing, positive. Would we make a visit to go to Curacao particularly? Most likely not.

That’s to not say Willemstad isn’t a reasonably or pleasant place, it’s simply that the town doesn’t supply sufficient actions to fill a number of days. Until you want seashores…

Accessibility data

Batteries used: 66%

Terrain: The paths and roads within the centre of the town are effectively maintained, making Willemstad one of many higher ports we now have visited on this journey.

Public transport: There are bus routes throughout Curacao though we didn’t attempt them out The buses themselves appear to be comparatively effectively geared up, though you will want to have the ability to make at the very least one step as much as get onboard.

Taxis: Plentiful. We are able to’t touch upon pricing or accessibility nevertheless.

Did you get a passport stamp?

No.

Different actions in Curacao

The collision of outdated European and Caribbean cultures makes Curacao a captivating vacation spot. Listed here are are among the different excursions and actions you may take pleasure in:

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