The beaches are scattered with coral. In fact
most of the island is packed coral.
One of the 80 shore dive sites Bonaire is
famous for. Yellow stones mark the dive site.
These 76 steps feel like it were a thousand
when returning from a dive with all the heavy gear.
Frans at 'Playa Frans'
Accessible with 4WD only and therefore very idyllic and quiet.
Accessible with 4WD only and therefore very idyllic and quiet.
Next to the Goto Lake sign is the famous Aloe
Vera plant.
Goto lake as seen from on of the surrounding
hills.
Flamingos in search for food in the shallow
waters of Goto Lake.
Lizards and iguana inhabit the isle. The green
tail shows this is still a young one.
The north shore is very rough and uninhabited.
Giant cacti and massive waves on the north
shores.
Ancient Indian drawings can be found in the
hilly northern end .
A nice view from the 'Seru Largo' hill. In the
distance Klein Bonaire.
The tiny village of Rincon is the oldest
settlement in Bonaire.
Pink Beach after 'Lenny'
The salt mountains of Bonaire.
at the Antillean International Salt Company.
at the Antillean International Salt Company.
A thick stone hard layer of salt seals the salt
hills.
Hurricane 'Lenny' demolished 4 of the famous
slave huts.
These tiny 150 year old huts were the sleeping
places of the slaves.
The south shore collects the rubbish from the
sea.
At Lac Bay, windsurfers paradise, this car has
a strange interior.
Big piles of shells are part of the national
heritage of Bonaire.
Forbidden to take home but harmless to touch.
Donkeys at the donkey shelter.
The many flowers attracts the most beautiful
butterflies.
Yvonne on board the 'Woodwind'.
The 37 foot trimaran 'Woodwind' for sailing and
snorkeling tours.
Clear turquoise waters.
Klein Bonaire, the small, uninhabited island
just opposite Kralendijk is famous for its diving and snorkeling destination.
'Fort Oranje' at Kralendijk.
Kralendijk is both quaint and pituresque for
the colorful and bold Dutch architecture.
Karel's Bar at Kralendijk's seafront.
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