Lac Cai

 

We took a Sunday drive to Lac Cai which is on the east side of the island.  We were specifically looking for a hidden beach but found lots of other great spots.  On our way we saw a flock of flamingos and they were close enough to get photos.   

We always see donkeys on the roads and streets but seldom horses.  I think there is a horse riding stable somewhere on the island and this guy was probably out for a walk.  I took his photo
as he stood in the middle of road.

The road was a mess. Bumps, ruts, and puddles which required careful driving at 20 kmh.  It took us 30 minutes to get there which is a lot of time for this island.

We were rewarded with a beautiful, calm bay of crystal clear water.  We walked through low brush and trees to a clearing featuring a white sand beach.

There are mounds of conch shells in this small fishing area. Long ago they managed to over harvest conch and they are now protected.  However, there are very few left in the Bonaire waters.  Only the shells remain of their past indiscretions.

There is a weekend bar at Lac Cai serving food and drinks. They even had a band and Christmas decorations. But views were spectacular and stole the show.

On the way home we stopped at one our favorite "snacks" called Happy's.  Its the same place where we play bocce. They always remember us and greeted us with warm regards and rum punch.

It took us several shots to get a selfie that we liked.  This was the best of the bunch.  The dead tree is a bonus photo.