tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6903828557671115365.post1202524189402448366..comments2024-03-27T03:54:39.205+11:00Comments on Twice In A Lifetime: The Beauty of Straight LinesMikeAlisaEliasErichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13902073678760664040noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6903828557671115365.post-8799700013399375652016-11-30T06:33:42.877+11:002016-11-30T06:33:42.877+11:00Hey guys - Always nice to hear the Enkis weighing ...Hey guys - Always nice to hear the Enkis weighing in. One thing about that history of slavery - our quite superficial local contacts lead us to believe that Curaçao actually has almost no racial tension today. Quite remarkable given said history. And something that this American, who has come to the viewpoint that race informs absolutely EVERYTHING in American history and politics, can only look at in envy.<br /><br />On the bright side here, the boys have lots of yacthie kids to play with. And, look- a real charter yacht appears to have taken the mooring next to us. I'm gonna go talk with them.<br /><br />-mikeMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307788103369409650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6903828557671115365.post-41461118866748489492016-11-30T06:03:38.251+11:002016-11-30T06:03:38.251+11:00Once again, you are so right...the Pacific is a gi...Once again, you are so right...the Pacific is a giant spoiler and how much more so for Twice (or Thrice) in a Lifetimers. Poor Caribbean never stood a chance! Leaving aside for a moment the banality you describe, Curacao's slavery museum nailed it for us - its shadow lingered longer in our minds than any other aspect of the Caribbean, sadly. Now, get on your way to the Pacific....phew! Diana and Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14214708994940541358noreply@blogger.com