The Best Cure for the Winter Blues

Imagine waking up in the most beautiful place in the world.  Yesterday you covered in heavy layers, shivering, and everything was gray.  Today there's a warm breeze blowing in the window and calling your name to come out and see the richest colors, the most beautiful beaches, and the bluest ocean blue.  It sounds too good to be true, but it's just another winter day in Curacao.  

It's been a while since I've done a travel post, but I was fortunate enough to be able to spend a week on this beautiful island and I had to share a few pics with you.  My time on this island was all too brief and I would like nothing better than to go back again one day, although I'm afraid if I did, I'd never want to come home.

The hotel is right on the beach and has an open air reception area, not to mention friendly and helpful staff.

It's always been funny to me how these little creatures are such tough guys, ready to pinch your fingers at the slightest provocation, but the bigger ones hide in their shells and hope you go away.

This Iguana was showing off for his girlfriend by being bold enough to grab pieces of our fallen lunch for her.

 I truly could stand here and watch the ocean all day.  The changing sky, the soothing sounds of the waves, it was all too much to take in in a single visit.

I loved this little cabana bar and grill located on the beach so we could just stay there all day without having to pack a lunch or wander off to find some.

Curacao was originally colonized by the dutch and the island housing has a European style but with its own so colorful flare.  We made time to explore the old walled fort and I loved how the walls were made with coral.

 I don't remember the history behind this particular chapel, but I do know that the oldest Jewish temple in the new world is found on this very island.