Graeme Teague Photography

Boca Slagbaai - Doorway

Caption: Boca Slagbaai - Doorway
Location: Bonaire, NA.
Copyright: © Graeme Teague 832-526-1123 gtphoto@shaw.ca
AGPix ID: AGPix_GrTePh23_1225
Photo Alignment: 35mm (vertical)
Comments: Boca Slagbaai interpretations, just loved the park, buildings, ruins, beaches, wildlife, everything! Washington Slagbaai National Park is a national park and ecological reserve on the northwestern part of the island of Bonaire in the Caribbean Netherlands. 4,286 hectares (10,600acres) nature sanctuary, comprises of two former land plantations, Washington & Slagbaai. Over a century ago, the two plantations stood on the present-day park. Their owners exported goats, cattle, aloe, salt, and charcoal produced by burning local trees. Both plantations had harbours that welcomed boats from nearby islands such as Curaçao and from as far away as Holland. The original park was formed in 1969 from the land that had been Washington plantation. In 1979, Slagbaai, whose name means slaughter because in the past the cattle would be slaughtered there, was added to form the present-day park. GTPhoto is a full marine agency covering islands, oceans & underwater - worldwide, with Bonaire as an absolute specialty - brilliant light & time. Maximum fine art!