Upon arriving in Curaí§ao, my first view was of a lush, verdant coastline with well-maintained houses sheltered by rocky outcrops . Traveling across the island, however, my preconceptions about Caribbean islands as tropical rainforests were quickly shattered . A visit to the Shete Boka National Park on the north coast of the island revealed the true nature of the island, much of which was dotted with cactus! The rocky north coast was magnificent with spectacular views of waves crashing against the rocks.
 
First View of Curaí§ao
SOURCE: First View of Curaí§ao (Curaí§ao, Lesser Antilles); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 28 March 2011.
 
Landscape at Shete Boka National Park
SOURCE:  Landscape at Shete Boka National Park (Curaí§ao, Lesser Antilles); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 28 March 2011.
 
Rocks and Waves
SOURCE:  Rocks and Waves (Curaí§ao, Lesser Antilles); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 28 March 2011.
 
Steve the Explorer
SOURCE:  Steve the Explorer (Curaí§ao, Lesser Antilles); photographed by Felipe Carneiro on 28 March 2011.
Copyright © 2011 by Stephen J. Danko
