The other day I came across this lovely picture on Facebook. I don't know who's the owner of it or who took it, but it depicts life in the city of Willemstad, Curacao, in particular that of cars crossing the bay by driving over the "swinging old lady" in front of handelskade, in the nineteen fifties.
This area of Willemstad, known as handelskade, has become the calling card of our beautiful island, and the beautiful JL Penha building in the background is considered its crown jewel. In 1997, the city of Willemstad was inscribed as a world heritage site by Unesco.
I remember back in the 1970-80's when the captain of the "Love Boat" used to mention to his passengers upon entering St. Anna bay, that this would be the most beautiful sight of the entire cruise.
Do come visit us some time!
Thanks for reading.
Photo credit: Anonymous
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