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The tranquility of the Caribbean seems to never change. The mixed flavors of all the wonderful cultures with the vast options for foods, music, clothes, and traditions always make this region of the world a special place to visit. Spanish food one day, French the next, cleverly mixed with the local flavors of the enslaved African and Caribbean people, tease your senses as you experience some of the world's best cuisine. Try the Mofongo in Puerto Rico or the grilled shrimp and lime over rice in the Mexican Caribbean!
These fishing boats in St. George's harbor in Grenada represent a typical sight on the "spice island".
St. George is the capital of Grenada. The town is surrounded by a hillside of an old volcano crater and is built around the beautiful, horseshoe-shaped harbor.
St. George is a popular Caribbean tourist destination. The town has developed in recent years while preserving its history, culture, and natural environment. The main exports are cocoa beans, cacao, nutmeg, and mace spice.
It has a moderate tropical climate that ensures the success of spice production. Nutmegs are a key crop, followed by spices such as cocoa, mace, cloves, vanilla, cinnamon, and ginger.
This church is located on the grounds of the Governor's mansion in San Juan, Puerto Rico. I entered the mansion through an open wooden door on the first floor. As I was strolling through the house, and began to climb a circular staircase and was confronted by a security guard. It seemed as if I had inadvertently gained access to the grounds by mistake and was now being asked by the governor's secret service to leave. They graciously allowed me a few minutes to stay on the grounds and, while escorted by the governor's security, take a few photos, even though the governor was in residence.
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The photo on the left was taken as the sun was setting on Trois Isle on the French island of Martinique. A short ferry ride from the capital of Port of France to this small island located just offshore is a great place to spend a few days.
Trois-Îlets is known as the birthplace of Joséphine, Napoléon Bonaparte’s first wife. Her family’s sugar plantation is now the Pagerie Museum, with childhood mementos and a love letter from Napoléon. Nearby, exhibits at the Maison de la Canne detail how sugar cane shaped Martinique’s history. North Pointe du Bout is a water-sports hub with boutiques and cafes.
A short visit to Curacao revealed the strong Dutch influence on the island. Willemstad is the capital city of Curaçao, a Dutch Caribbean island. It’s known for its old town center, with pastel-colored colonial architecture.
The floating Queen Emma Bridge connects the Punda and Otrobanda neighborhoods across Sint Anna Bay. By the water is the 19th-century Rif Fort, now housing a shopping center. City restaurants serve dishes influenced by the island's mostly Dutch and Afro-Caribbean cuisines.
Walking through Willemstad's harbor town, I heard a beautiful tune coming from a small side street. As I approached I was mesmerized by this local woman's playing abilities. I was so glad that I had a small video camera with me and was able to capture the last few minutes of this lovely Caribbean tune.
A brief stop in the US Virgin Islands took me to a remote beach outside of St. Thomas. I was relaxing on a blanket on the soft sand when this man with a horse in tow took advantage of the moment and decided to give his horse a bath in the beautiful bay. Glad I had my camera with me.
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