24 hours in Curaçao

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On the fourth day of our Caribbean cruise, we explored the former Dutch colony of Curaçao. The architecture is quite reminiscent of neighborhoods along Amsterdam’s canals, but with a vibrant Caribbean flare. Pastel painted buildings line the waterways, and the colors continue to climb up the hillside as mansions wind up the streets.

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We spent the afternoon at the Blue Curacao Distillery, where the dried peel of bitter oranges miraculously morphs into the famous blue liquor.

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We learned about the island’s plantation past at a local museum where one of only 180 carillons in the world is displayed as a gift from the Queen of Holland.

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That evening we walked along the cobblestone streets admiring the local shops and wares.

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