Cargo ships waiting for Panama Canal
These cargo ships are waiting for their turn to go through the Panama Canal. Pacific Ocean just outside Panama City
Waiting for my flight
Traveling San Francisco - Los Angeles on United and then on with Copa Airlines to Panama City and Curacao turned out to be a very convenient way of traveling.
Pontjesbrug, Willemstad
This wooden bridge floats on pontoons. It is hinged on one side so that it can be moved out of the way for ships to pass. Downtown Willemstad is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Curacao Sign
Guess this is in case you forgot where your cruise ship dropped you this morning ...
Caracas Bay
Many mornings we went to Caracas Bay for a quick 20-min swim in the water - 82 F, good snorkeling, and also some good scuba diving.
Sunset over Caracas Bay
Dinner at a little shack on Caracas Bay, followed by gazing at the sunset
Sunset swim in Caracas Bay
Sunset at Caracas Bay
Docket oil platform in Caracas Bay
Quiz night at Grand Cafe Mahaai
Our host Miranda invited us to "Quiz night at Grand Cafe Mahaai". Fun to observe and participate - folks get very serious about the quiz.
Aloe Vera plantation
The island harbors an Aloe Vera plantation. Very eco-friendly operation, sustainable, honest living for the workers, great products.
View from Mirador apartment
We rented one of the Mirador apartments in Bottelier. Loved the evening view.
Eco-market at Hofi Kalabash
Young lady selling natural herbs and ointments during an eco farmer's market in Hòfi Kalabash
Young man selling natural herbs and ointments during an eco farmer's market in Hòfi Kalabash
