The view from my "office"

[i0sam0i]

You would recommend Pullman Auckland @Larko1 ?

I would recommend as well. Especially if arriving at a sensible hour and can use the exec lounge and restaurant. Great food, views, and rooms.

 

[SYD]

BUD office moved to the New York Cafe!


Queue? What queue? Local knowledge and we were straight in past the riff raff and “effluencers”….



and some serious effluent’ing going on inside…

 

[drron]

Phrom Phong Bangkok tonight.

 

[RooFlyer]

Willemstad, Curaçao, Boxing Day

 

[RooFlyer]

Ditto

 

[VPS]

Willemstad, Curaçao, Boxing Day

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Love those coloured houses

 

[prozac]

BUD office moved to the New York Cafe!
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Queue? What queue? Local knowledge and we were straight in past the riff raff and “effluencers”….

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and some serious effluent’ing going on inside…

What is the queue in aid of?

 

[SYD]

What is the queue in aid of?

To get in and pay a lot for coffee and cake while vapid peeps take selfies left, right and center….

 

[RooFlyer]

Love those coloured houses

The architecture is pretty simple, but the lick of paint makes all the difference. In the TR I’ll post pictures from even the backstreets, looking really fabulous.

Meanwhile ..





Head and shoulders myfavourite town of the trip so far and not just because of the pretty lights

 

[prozac]

To get in and pay a lot for coffee and cake while vapid peeps take selfies left, right and center….

Are they all tourists, this time of year?

 

[kookaburra75]

After the last few hectic days, today is a recovery day at Chez Kookaburra. MrsK is looking forward to trying out her Christmas present, the spa out on the deck, while Son and DIL watch GrandsonK climb the tree - he hasn't fallen out yet

 

[RooFlyer]

O.M.G. Leaving Willemstad, backing out down the narrow channel in a warm evening.

First, fireworks for 15 mins (I don’t think they were meant for us )





Alternative transport





Past the partygoers all waving us goodbye as the ship sounds its horn



The end of the pontoon bridge, opened for us



Finally out past the fort at the mouth of the channel and saying goodbye to Williemstad





Simply amazing and will be long remembered.

 

[drron]

Loved Curaçao when we were there early December a few years ago. It is the start of their high season with lots of Americans fleeing winter.

 

[VPS]

O.M.G. Leaving Willemstad, backing out down the narrow channel in a warm evening.

First, fireworks for 15 mins (I don’t think they were meant for us )

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Alternative transport

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Past the partygoers all waving us goodbye as the ship sounds its horn

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The end of the pontoon bridge, opened for us

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Finally out past the fort at the mouth of the channel and saying goodbye to Williemstad

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Simply amazing and will be long remembered.

Spectacular

 

[Daver6]

O.M.G. Leaving Willemstad, backing out down the narrow channel in a warm evening.

First, fireworks for 15 mins (I don’t think they were meant for us )

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The locals were celebrating your departure

 

[RB001]

The locals were celebrating your departure

With a tear in their eyes, indeed - before returning to the weekly (every Thursday) Punda Vibes.
This week they promised an XXL Fireworks show - looks like they delivered. (It's normally around 5 minutes of )

 

[LinaLee]

Car park or more accurately boat park view. Tuan Chau marina stepping off point for Halong Bay cruises.

 

[drron]

The locals were celebrating your departure

Or maybe celebrating your non arrival.

 

[Flashback]

O.M.G. Leaving Willemstad, backing out down the narrow channel in a warm evening.

First, fireworks for 15 mins (I don’t think they were meant for us )

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Alternative transport

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Past the partygoers all waving us goodbye as the ship sounds its horn

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The end of the pontoon bridge, opened for us

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Finally out past the fort at the mouth of the channel and saying goodbye to Williemstad

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Simply amazing and will be long remembered.

My best mate from high school is from there. Haven't been yet, but on the list...