Market Friday in Bonaire

in #marketfriday6 years ago (edited)

Today is #MarketFriday initiated by @dswigle (Denise, that's me!!)

I hope you will join me as we share different markets across the globe. Every week, I look forward to seeing what you will send me and I am always happy to see so many from all over the world.

I want to thank @old-guy-photos for reposting so many of my posts that his people think they are on my blog. Some even have found #MarketFriday. So, for my people, if you haven't wandered over there, do it! He is hilarious and more than a little funny. But, remember that you were here first. And don't unfollow me just because you like him. I will come over and bring you back.

@mcsamm is from Ghana and is such a positive influence wherever he goes, whoever he speaks to. He has it really going on over there... and if you ever want to see the biggest yams in the world, enough to feed a small village, peruse his posts! He has them in there somewhere! Check him out! Then, bring me back one of those yams!

I would really love you to take a minute and check out @gingbabida ! She joined a couple of months ago and is from the Philippines. She posts on a variety of subjects and sponsors a contest called #AllAboutSunset Check her and it out!!

Only a few pictures this week.

Who doesn't love to see what they will be selling in some foreign market, shopping in places I have never been to and some, never even heard of. There is always a curiosity attached to foreign ingredients, different produce or any product sold. So, yes! I would love to see yours! Don't forget to take photos wherever you happen to be shopping - whether it be the grocery, art galleries, wherever money is exchanged for a service or for merchandise. Don't forget to use the hashtag #MarketFriday and @dswigle.

Please leave the link to your post on here so it can easily be found by others. They will all be in one place. Where else can you take such a quick trip around the globe? Thank you! ❤

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Oh, beautiful is the island of Bonaire. A Dutch municipality located just off the coast of Venezuela, it is a surfer's and diver's paradise and for those that have a love for nature.

Grab your gear and let's head out to some beaches! #MarketFriday is beaching it today! Surf's up!!! A good time will be had by all! Did I say that you just pull up to the beach and you can do a walk off with your scuba gear? I had never been anywhere like this. The island is made up of coral.

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The beaches are not white sandy strands of paradise. However, the entire island is surrounded by reefs that are healthy and an abundance of sea life. I was driving down the road and a flock of flamingos flew overhead. Flamingos. I have never seen one fly, nor live in nature. I jumped out of my car to get a better look. Super cool.

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Jibe City is the island's premier windsurf center. Bonaire is situated so they have great trade winds, making Bonaire one of the best windsurfing locations in the world.

Paddleboarding is extremely popular there also.

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Instructors are available for beginners to expert, with all of the latest equipment. Next time, I want to try windsurfing.

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Surf's up!!! Surfing is big business here. The waves are awesome and age is not a factor. From barely walking to hardly walking anymore, they come to surf.

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I checked around a bit and scuba varied widely at the organized dives. Surfing and any other watersport seemed to be around the same price. Driving from place to place was a breeze because they drive on the right-hand side like we do.

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Top of the line windsurfing equipment is offered at this all in one complex. Food, drink, souvenirs... They have everything,

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Another set of scuba people.

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Desert landscape, coral and people doing Bonaire.

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Bonaire is a wonderful small island that has been designated a National Park because of all the coral reefs just feet from the shore. The people are friendly and the roads are easy to navigate. Because of her desert like, arid landscapte, it is not for everybody, but it is for this somebody

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Thanks for dropping the link. I think that deserves another tip!

Aww you are just so sweet and kind. Always...

very beautiful island, Denise! the houses look like toys: bright and beautiful! the water in a sea of beautiful color! we also have a lot of people on the Mediterranean like surfing. my post: https://steemit.com/marketfriday/@tali72/marketfriday-an-ancient-well

The houses do look miniature, don't they? I had a great vantage point! The island is not as pretty as most of them, but, I love the nature that is preserved there and I also love how it is made up of coral as opposed to a sandy strand.

I am off to check out your post. Thank yyou for participating!

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Oh yeah that looks like a fun spot to enjoy the sun and water! I would like to try to wind surf one day as the sail would be god to hang on to.

We just got a paddle board and I am proud that Ben mastered it in no time lol.

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It is a very fun spot for those that love to explore down under and ride the tradewinds. You could absolutely hold on to the pole to windsurf. There were men twice your age doing it. ;)

Nice paddleboard! The exercise isn't bad either. Go, Ben!

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I am rather certain you meant half my age. 100 % of all the poor souls that are twice my age are only pushing up daisies!

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Awww l am so late today but the love of this challenge and the initiator just cant get out of my mind...wonderful market as always...thanks for this today @dswigle.

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Beautiful places, to live on an island is a dream and it remains a dream for me. More definitely. Life there seems paradisiac but I think it's not like that. There are upsetting in paradise too. Thank you for showing us a glimpse of your vacation. We can call this a travelmarket!
My market, classic as always ... almost retrograde: https://steemit.com/marketfriday/@bluemoon/the-same-old-market

Every person on that island was very calm and oh-so-mild mannered. They have a 5 person cell just in case anyone gets out of hand. (It was very cute looking! LOL) I am sure they use it on the tourists more than the locals.

Although I am sure that you are right and there is no paradise as we perceive it, I could adapt to this kind. There was one traffic signal on the island and it was down near the port downtown. No traffic, people were minimalists there and so, there was not the "wishing for more" as people were happy already.

Perfect? Probably not. But, I will wager that there is a lot of extra happiness there.

Off to check out your market!

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An island is a closed world, in my opinion. Unfortunately, we think that what others have is better and we do not thank what we have. Probably those in the islands are happy with what they have.

Oh Denise! Can't believe I am tagged and mentioned!!! 😍 I was only joking last week!!! (Well, jokes are half-meant. Hahaha! 😂) I'm truly honored!

But I am soooo sad. Why now?! I am on travel, and I'm afraid I will not be able to participate. Huhuhu! 😭😢

I will try my best to have an entry, just a brief entry. Tsk! I'm so sorry.

Oh, no worries! I mentioned you more to get the word out for the contest that you run. People do enjoy new contests and when I saw that I knew I wanted to tag you.

Do not stress about it. We all have lives that we must live and everyone understands. Happy #MarketFriday!

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What a beautiful place to go for a vacation! I am glad you had a great time!

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Thank you so much. It was a wonderful time and to be honest with you, a lot more action then I thought was possible.

I am off to check out your blog.!

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Hello beautiful ! much Love and smiles on your way from Barbie & Luigi ! ^_^
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Hello, my Barbara! Thank you for dropping by and give hug to Luigi!

Bisous! Bisous!

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Glad to hear about market Friday and wish all the best for all participants.

Thank you! Every Friday is #MarketFriday! It is our fun day! ;)

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Look at the colors! And the blue of the sea! And the wonderful architecture! Love it all, my dear Denise! Island of Bonaire on my bucket list from now... :)
Here is my link today... You'll love it!

https://steemit.com/marketfriday/@nolasco/marketfriday-initiated-by-dswigle-the-wonderful-travel-around-the-history-and-the-market-of-the-moroccan-lanterns-marrakech
Xoxo!

Good for you! I think that the island of Bonaire should be on everybody's list. It's quieter than most, but, we had some interesting history and the island is made up almost entirely from Coral. How cool is that?

I am off to check out your post.

As always, thank you for being part of Market Friday.

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I love it! Thanks, my dear Denise! have a wonderful weekend!

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