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The Curacao Calendar 2012 is in Curacao available at:
• Boekhandel Mensing’s Caminada
• Boekhandel Bruna in Zuikertuin Mall
• Mon Art Souvenirshop in The Rif Fort
• Maritime Museum at Scharloo Abou
• Gallery Alma Blou in Landhuis Habaai
• Landhuis Groot Santa Martha
• Dinah Veeris’ Botanic & Historic Garden

Order the Curacao Calendar 2012 in the Netherlands via Webwinkel books.an

In Papiamentu all the good things in life are called Dushi. Dushi means a lot of things; sweetness, darling, nice, precious… There is no better way to describe Curaçao! That’s why the locals say Dushi Kòrsou.

Dushi baby rompers are in Curacao available at:
• Mon Art Souvenirshop The Renaissance Rif Fort | tel. 461 30 23
Monday – Saturday | 9.00 – 19.00u.
• Souvenir City Seaquarium Beach | Bapor Kibra | tel. 465 37 28
Every day | 10.00 – 18.00u.
• Superkidz Zuikertuin Shopping Mall | tel. 738 83 90
Monday – Saturday | 9.00 tot 20.00u.
Every first Sunday of the Month | 10:00 – 16:00u.

The Netherlands the dushi rompers can be ordered via Webshop Curacao [books.an]

This is what we have made up till now:

Curaçao is by far the most beautiful island in the Caribbean. Besides exploring the various landscapes by hiking, there is so much more to do. If you’re looking for white beaches and crystal clear turquoise water, rich history and unique architecture; you’ll find it here. Oh, and don’t worry about the weather… Curaçao has a warm and sunny climate all year round!

10 must-do activities in Curaçao

1. Experience and learn about the Curaçao culture, herbs and plants in during a fascinating tour in Dinah Veeris’ Botanic & Historic Garden.

2. Climb the highest hill – the Christoffelberg – in the biggest national nature park of Curaçao. It is an enjoyable climb with views across the forest to the coast in all directions. An early start and sturdy walking shoes are recommended.

3. Go snorkeling at the beaches of Banda’Bou like Playa Kalki, Playa Jeremi and Playa Lagun. You will be stunned looking in the crystal clear water.

4. Feel the tremendous power of water at North Shore of Curaçao. The rugged coast with its crashing waves is accentuated by beautiful bays and caves that are half immersed in water.

5. Go sunbathing at Seaquarium Beach with its palm trees and white sand. It has a good selection of shops, bar, restaurants, and facilities for water sports. Ideal for children.

6. Catch Captain Goodlife’s watertaxi at Santa Cruz and go diving or snorkeling at the Blue Room. A well hidden sea cavern that is famous for it’s dazzling blue color of the water when viewed from the inside.

7. Get some scuba diving lessons and go down to Tug Boat near Caracasbaai Island, Mari Pampun, Mushroom Forest near Playa Lagun or to one of the other million great underwater spots.

8. Enjoy the distinct historical architecture of Scharloo. This quarter of Willemstad consists of beautiful mansions, built in the classicist style by rich Jewish families during the 18th century. It is a reminder of the of a golden period in the history of Curaçao.

9. Try many of the strong Curaçao liqueurs that are available for free tasting at the Senior & Co Inc. Curaçao Liqueur Factory in Landhuis Chobolobo located in Saliña.

10. Dive into the history of Curaçao and visit one or two of the many museums, for example Kura Hulanda Museum, Mikve Israel Emanuel Synagogue & Jewish Museum, Maritime Museum, Landhuis Santa Martha Grandi or Museo Tula.

Do you agree? Or do you think we should choose another activity/location?

Do you know on which beach in Curacao these two pictures were taken?
Leave your comment with the name of the beach. The first one with the correct answer gets the Curacao Calendar 2012 as soon as the Calendar is printed (April 2011}.

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Marieke Lubbers & Leonise Martis are part of the promotion team of shirts&words – the brand of exclusive t-shirts of Curacao -. Till the 9th of April they are roaming Curacao looking for fresh models who like to be a part in the promotion movie. This movie will be released at 13th of April 2010 on the YouTube-channel van shirts&words

More information and pictures on the website of shirts&words

Huntley – the best screen printer of Curacao – is printing the dushi t-shirts of shirts&words

This is SOOOO 2009 > PLEASE VISIT THIS POST about the DUSHI T-SHIRTS for the latest information
or visit the website of shirts&words > www.shirtsandwords.com

The exclusive brand shirts&words offers you t-shirts for babies, toddlers, childeren & adults (ladies & men) in various bright colours. All t-shirts of shirts&words are printed by hand- one by one – by Huntley at Grafitex in Curacao.

The trendy Curacao T-shirts from shirts&words featuring striking, funny text prints in Papiamentu like dushi, rilèks & hopi great. Ideal as a lovely memento or an original gift from Curacao.

Points of sale in Curacao
• Superkidz {Zuikertuin Shopping Mall}
• Souvenir City {Seaquarium Beach}
• The Splash Skate Shop {Fokkerweg}
• Mon Art Souvenir City

More information about the dushi, hopi great and rilèks shirts from Curacao

These t-shirts of shirts&words are available in Curacao:
• t-shirts dushi & yu di Kòrsou for babies > newborn & 6 months
•  t-shirts dushi & hopi great for toddlers > 12 & 2 year
• trendy t-shirt dushi & hopi great for girls > 6 to 16 year
• t-shirts dushi, hopi great of rilèks for kids > 2 to 16 year
• slim fit girly t-shirt dushi, hopi great & rilèks > small, medium, large & xlarge
• men shirts dushi, rilèks & hopi great > medium, large & xlarge

Zhané is selling Curacao souvenirs of Memento Vivi during the street market in Punda {and no, the doll is not for sale!}

On April 30, the Dutch celebrate Queen’s Day. It is a national holiday to commemorate the birthday of Queen-mother Juliana. It is by far the most widely celebrated holiday in the kingdom of the Netherlands. Curacao – as part of the Kingdom – has its own way to celebrated Queen’s day. A little bit typical dutch {wearing orange clothing} mixed with krioyo stuff. This year, there are a lot of activities – all most too much, I think -, like food festivals, drag races, softball games, dance parties… Memento Vivi has chosen to join the street market in down-town Punda.

Militza & Tiara are selling jewelry during the Queen’s Day streetmarket in Punda

photography © Memento Vivi

Curacao is the most beautiful island in the Caribbean. I think. It has everything to make your trip the best you ever had. If you’re looking for white beaches and crystal clear turquoise water, rich history and unique architecture; you’re at the right spot. Oh, and don’t worry about the weather… Curacao has a warm and sunny climate all year round!

{There is so much to see and do on Curacao and I only may choose ten??}

1. Visit the beaches at Banda’Bou. You will be stunned looking at the crystal clear water. Occasionally you may see dolphins swimming along the coasts;

2. Experience and learn about more than 300 varieties of herbs and plants from Curacao in Dinah Veeris’ Botanic & Historic Garden. Here you can also buy Dinah Veeris’ products, which are home made with much love and dedication;

3. Enjoy the distinct historical architecture of Scharloo. This quarter of Willemstad consists of beautiful mansions, built in the classicist style by rich Jewish families during the 18th century. It is a reminder of the of a golden period in the history of Curacao;

4. Climb the highest hill on Curacao – the Christoffelberg – in the biggest national nature park of Curacao. Also known as Mount St Christoffel. It is an enjoyable climb with views across the forest to the coast in all directions. An early start and strong walking shoes are recommended;

5. Take a hike at Jan Thiel. A unique area with its variety of salt lake ponds, lagoons, cliffs and panoramic views. There are different trails. Also excellent for biking;

6. Go sunbathing at Seaquarium Beach with its palm trees and white sand. It has a good selection of shops, bar, restaurants, and facilities for water sports. Ideal for children. The place to be {seen};

7. Enjoy the tremendous power of water at Shete Boka. The rugged coast of Boka Shete with its crashing waves is accentuated by beautiful bays and caves that are half immersed in water. The terrain is quite rough, be sure to wear good walking shoes;

8. Meet the fascinating ostriches at the Curacao Ostrich Farm. You can touch them, feed them even ride them {for real daredevils only}. Every hour a safari truck will take you on a remarkable tour through the farm corals. All you have to do is announce yourself at Restaurant Zambezi.

9. Catch Captain Goodlife’s watertaxi at Santa Cruz and go diving or snorkeling at Boka Santu Pretu. This beach is off the beaten track and only accessible by sea of a road through a idyllic and shadowy forest. It differs from other beaches with its black sand;

10. Don’t forget the best Aloe Vera of the world found at The Curacao Aloe Vera Plantation. Discover the secrets of Aloe Vera for yourself and enjoy the entertaining tour of the plantation and the production plant.

10a. Look for the souvenirs of Memento Vivi: dushi T-shirts of Curacao

I guess there are a thousand things you could do on Curacao. I really would like to read what you think is a must-do activity on Curacao. Leave a comment.

photography © Bea Moedt

A new edition of Cpost is online with plenty pictures of the Seú {Curacao harvest festival}. Many thanks to Bea Moedt, Jeff Sybesma, Elodie Heloise, Pien, Susanne van Sambeeck, Charlotte Doornhein, Roy Evers, Theo Reichgelt and Velma Solomons

Like to subscribe to online magazine Cpost? It is free! Send an e-mail to abonnee@cpost.nl subject “aanmelding”.

photography parade Seú 2009 Curacao © Memento Vivi

Today, the day after Easter, Curacao was celebrating Seú, the annual harvest festival. A vibrant and colourful parade with approximately eighty groups went through the main streets of Otrobanda, the east side of Willemstad. While they paraded, they sung and danced on music that has its origins in African culture.

In the next edition {releasing date 15 April ’09} of online magazine Cpost more pictures of the Seú-parade.