April 30, 2025
BONAIRE
View from one of high spot in the center of island looking out toward port. Island very dry and arid with lots of divi trees bent over in the winds and two types of cactus - one edible and the other poisonous ( used to build fencing). The Miller's and I did a private van tour around the island and then we ended tour at a beach for a couple hours R&R. Our fabulous driver/ guide came back and picked us up and concluded tour back to port and gave us each a gift ( Bonaire magnet). She was super! Below are slat fields - a big industry for Bonaire - harvested every March. Salt shimmers in sun as the water evaporates in the pools.
Tons of Flamingos make this island home. They eat lots of crustaceans out of sand - giving them their pink color.
Wild donkeys live along south end of island, near the open stretch around the Light House.Our guide brought us oranges to feed the donkeys.
Above is drift wood debris that has been transformed into art along the south end of island.
Below are slave homes that were used as propaganda to show off how well they were treating them. In reality working in salt mines was horrific jobs for them, many went blind from harshness of working with salt.
We spent the afternoon relaxing in the sun at Jibe City / Sebastian's Beach on the SE side of the island in the Lac Bay Area.There were tons of wind surfers, a lot learning and others quite talented. Had a yummy sushi lunch and soaked up the sunshine!
