Our recent cruise took us to the islands of Grand Cayman, Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao. We booked a private tour on Bonaire with Luc of Bonaire Photo Shoot. I had found him online a while ago and this was our first opportunity to tour with him. He has a 12-passenger custom built van, which he built himself over a period of years. It is an open air bus for unrestricted photography but with shade, and is quite ingenious with hidden storage and easy access. Luc is a former photographer and all-around great guy. There were five of us on the tour and we had a great time.
Unlike many Caribbean islands, Bonaire is largely unspoiled, and there are plenty of native flamingos, donkeys and tropical birds.
Flamingos! On the island of BonaireGnarly Tree. Island of Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands
Sorobon Beach is a popular spot for windsurfers.
Wind surfers at Sorobon Beach on the island of BonaireSorobon Beach, BonaireSorobon Beach, BonaireWind surfers at Sorobon Beach on the island of BonaireWild donkeys on the island of BonaireFish sculpture on the beach. Island of BonaireCrashing waves along the eastern (Atlantic) coast of BonaireCrashing waves along the eastern (Atlantic) coast of Bonaire
Salt mining is still part of the economy on Bonaire, although the operations are now largely automated. Slaves were once used to harvest the salt, and they lived in the huts that remain along the beach.
Cargill salt works on the island of Bonaire
The marker points the way to one of many dive sites just off the beach.
Along the shore on the island of BonaireSlave huts on the island of BonaireSlave huts on the island of BonaireSemi Private. Te Amo Beach on the island of BonaireThe 1000 Steps beach on the island of BonaireThe 1000 Steps beach on the island of BonaireView of Goto Lake in Washington-Slagbaai National Park on the island of BonaireGoats on BonaireViews from Seru Largu viewpoint on the island of BonaireSeru Largu means “large hill” and from the top, you can see the capital city of Kralendijk and the little island of Klein Bonaire. There is a monument at the site which reads in the Papiamentu language as “Kristu Ayera Awe Semper” which means “Christ, Yesterday, Today and Forever”Seru Largu means “large hill” and from the top, you can see the capital city of Kralendijk and the little island of Klein Bonaire. There is a monument at the site which reads in the Papiamentu language as “Kristu Ayera Awe Semper” which means “Christ, Yesterday, Today and Forever”Kralendijk, BonaireLuc and his ‘Bonaire Photo Shoot’ van on the island of Bonaire
2 thoughts on “A Visit To Bonaire”
Love that van!!! Really like the cross and starburst. Looks like it was well worth it.
The cross was a happy accident of timing. Earlier or later the sun would not have been in the right position. The van was awesome, and sure attracted a lot of attention as we toured!
Love that van!!! Really like the cross and starburst. Looks like it was well worth it.
The cross was a happy accident of timing. Earlier or later the sun would not have been in the right position. The van was awesome, and sure attracted a lot of attention as we toured!