Category Archives: Daily Journal

Natural Bridge was one of Aruba’s most popular tourist attractions until Mother Nature had her way with it and it collapsed on 02 September 2005 .  Still, there is another, smaller, natural bridge nearby .  From the beach at Natural … Continue reading →

After leaving Curaí§ao, I arrived on the neighboring island of Aruba .  The first place I visited was the Casibari Rock Formations .  From the top of the rock formations, one can see for a great distance, although much of the … Continue reading →

There was much to see and much to photograph in Willemstad, Curaí§ao .  The Queen Juliana Bridge, one of the highest in the world, dominates the skyline in Willemstadt .  As a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, … Continue reading →

I’m not much of an expert on birds, but I enjoy photographing them when I see them .  Unfortunately, I know even less about how to photograph birds than I do about the birds themselves .  Nonetheless, I’m determined to … Continue reading →

Willemstad, the capital of Curaí§ao, is a tourist’s delight .  The streets are clean and bright and the buildings beg to be photographed . Â A canal splits Willemstad in half and, along the canal, Handelskade Street is home to brightly colored … Continue reading →

Being an island, Curaí§ao’s coast is dotted with beautiful beaches .  Knip Beach on the north side of the island is graced with white sand, blue water, and interesting rock formations .  I was taken by the beauty of the underwater … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

While my time in San Juan, Puerto Rico was brief, it certainly was pleasant .  I stayed at the Caribe Hilton which has a beautiful property on the sea with a private beach, swimming pools, and lots of recreational options .  … Continue reading →

Welcome to San Juan!  My spring vacation began in San Juan, Puerto Rico .  My first order of business was to take a nap, but an evening stroll around the area of my hotel allowed me to take a number … Continue reading →