A trip through some caribbean islands, Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire, Grenada, Barbados, St. Vincent, St. Lucia, Dominica, Guadaloupe and Antigua, some impressions of in a way very different islands.
A trip through some caribbean islands, Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire, Grenada, Barbados, St. Vincent, St. Lucia, Dominica, Guadaloupe and Antigua, some impressions of in a way very different islands.
Early morning, approaching Oranjestad, the capital of one of the so called ABC-islands, Aruba. Close to Venezuela, the 3 islands are the most southern part of our journey.
I wish all ipernity friends a very happy and healthy New Year 2020, responsible politicians, who take care for peace and a just balance and sustainable use of resources of our earth.
An orange morning over Aruba and it's capital Oranjestad. The central hill is the "Hooiberg" (Dutch). The national language is Dutch, but the people prefer to speak Papiamento.
wreck of the german ship Antilla
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antilla_(Schiff)
I'm really no underwater specialist. This image is taken from a semi-submarine and it was almost impossible to take photos through the thick and dirty glass windows.
The California Lighthouse is located near Arashi Beach on the northwest tip of Aruba. It was named after the steamship California, which was wrecked nearby on September 23, 1891. It was built 1914-1916 and the stone tower with lantern and double gallery on a octagonal stone base is 30 m tall. Focal plane is 55 m.
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