Chagogo

A new resort opened on Bonaire called Chogogo.  It was built by Tui (Dutch airline and travel company). There was a lot of threats to fine the resort for not having a permit to bring in sand for their fake beach.  The national park agency was going to fine them one million dollars for their faux paus.  I think all is forgiven and they opened up despite the complaints.

We went to check it out.  You can buy a day pass for $25 with a $10 rebate for food and drinks. So for $15 bucks you get to use the resort and their amenities all day.  We ate lunch, had cocktails and laid in the shady lounge chairs.  There is a Lazy River running all around the resort which we tried with inner tubes. It was fun but you really had to embrace the lazy concept because it was a slow river.

The sand was brought in from the French Guyana because Bonaire does not really have sandy beaches. They have a nice walkway along the sea.  The coastline is coral so it's really hard to get in and out of the water.  We saw two old Dutch women on their hands and knees trying to get into the water to snorkel.  We found that quite amusing as we sat in our sun chairs and watched.

The pool is freshwater with chlorine and has a gently sloping entry that makes it more like a lake than a pool.  The sea gulls really enjoyed taking baths in the pool.  Fresh water is a rare commodity for the wildlife.  I am sure the designers never intended this huge pool to be a bird bath.