Sunday, October 13, 2024

Willemstad, Curacao

 
Dushi is a part of the Curacaoan cultural identity used to describe feelings, such as calling someone honey, a food that's delicious, or to tell someone to have a nice day.  The country is nicknamed Dushi Curacao.  




Rif Fort - an open air mall located within the walls of a historic fort  built in 1828





Fort Amsterdam

Queen Emma Bridge




Punda Love Hearts 
Three metal heart structures at the entrance to Queen Emma Bridge. 
They are covered in padlocks and visitors are invited to add a lock to the installation. 






We spent Monday, September 30th in Willemstad, the capital city of Curacao, a Dutch Caribbean island.  We spent the day shopping in the Punda (point) District, admiring the pastel colored colonial architecture, and watching the afternoon rainstorm.