Saturday, December 23, 2023

Boats

I have been taking pictures of boats that come to Bonaire and I thought I would share them with you.

The best cruise ship is one that is heading out to sea.
 


The large sail boats that bring a small number of tourist to the island are more welcomed than the 10 story cruise ships carrying 5 thousand people.




Cargo ships are our favorite.  They bring in all our food, construction materials (wood, sand, gravel, steel, asphalt, pavers) cars, and household shipments. They also bring in gas, oil, jet fuel and propane. They carry Bonaire salt away to markets around the world.


Dutch military ships, including the Coast Guard, dock at Bonaire. They are here for military exercises, catching drug runners, picking up illegals, and saving fisherman who are stranded.



My personal favorites are the pleasure crafts that sail at sunset. These boats are the stars of sunset pictures from the shore. 






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