Lighthouse, Grand Turk

                                                                                                                                                                              

This lighthouse was built in London in 1852 and shipped to the island of Grand Turk in the Caribbean. It was necessary because an increasing number of shipwrecks in the shallows off the northern coast were threatening the island's salt trade.

Former Governor's House, Bonaire

Built in 1837 as the governor's home, this yellow building in the capital of Kralendijk is now the main government office building.

Castries, St. Lucia

The photo was taken near the main port of Castries, St. Lucia.
Textures by Shadowhouse Creations and Unaciertamirada.

Fruit Boat, St. Lucia

This beat-up and colorful fruit boat, covered with the flags of many different nations, was a welcome sight to those swimming in the bay. Several people waded out into the water to purchase fresh fruit.
Textures by Ellenvd and Stephanie in Love

Caribbean Paradise

The clever sign on this beachwear and souvenir shop in Willemstad says it all. Travel Partner and I can't wait to get back to this gorgeous island.
Texture by Paree Erica.

Pelican's Beak

That's the name of this unusual bar located over the water just off of Palm Beach in Aruba.
Texture by Shadowhouse Creations.

Palm Beach Palace

Taken from a boat offshore, this photo shows a couple of the many resort hotels that line Palm Beach in Aruba, including the Moorish looking towers and spires of the Riu Palace hotel.
Texture by Shadowhouse Creations.

Morning Cappucino

This part of the ship, Cafe al Bacio, was a favorite morning hangout for me. They served some of the best cappucinos and chocolate croissants I've had outside of Italy and France.
Texture by borealnz

Red Boat

While docked at the port of Oranjestad, Aruba, I took a walk through town and the harbor area, where I saw this bright red fishing boat tied up along the pier.
Textures by Shadowhouse Creations.

Two Ships

This was the view from our ship during our time in port at colorful Willemstad, Curacao.
Textures by Emma Cox and Shadowhouse Creations.

Spice it Up

Photo by Stephen Bohn

The spices shown in the three wooden bowls above are, clockwise and beginning top right, nutmeg, mace and cacao beans from which chocolate is made. This photo was taken at the Dougladston Estate in Grenada.
Textures from Shadowhouse Creations and Paree Erica.