novaTopFlexHype for the Future 75E: The Caribbean Netherlands Explained
Introduction While the Netherlands represent the “Low Countries” of the European continent, similarly low territories also occur throughout the Caribbean claims of the Netherlands, including the more autonomous territories Aruba 🇦🇼, Curaçao 🇨🇼, and Sint Maarten 🇸🇽 as well as the more dependent territories Bonaire 🇧🇶, Sint Eustatius, and Saba. Correct Terminology With regard to the islands of the Dutch Caribbean, each of the listed island territories can […]
Hype for the Future 50D: Anguilla
Anguilla 🇦🇮 is a British Overseas Territory at effectively the northern end of the Leeward Islands and the Lesser Antilles. The island territory is located to the north of the island of St. Martin, which is split between the French territory of Saint-Martin in the north and the Dutch territory of Sint Maarten 🇸🇽 in the south. Dutch Sint Eustatius is also located fairly nearby, though closer to Saint Kitts and Nevis and using Oranjestad as the capital town. While Anguilla contains […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2025/12/20/hype-for-the-future-50d-anguilla/
Hype for the Future 48/284: USVI and BVI Compared
The Virgin Islands 🇻🇬 and the Virgin Islands of the United States 🇻🇮 are related yet clearly distinct entities. Though the Spanish Virgin Islands of Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 are also of interest, referring to islands of Puerto Rican control east of the Puerto Rican mainland, the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands alike are generally associated with the name “Virgin Islands.” Though originally a name attributed to Christopher Columbus, the United States […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2025/12/18/hype-for-the-future-47h-usvi-and-bvi-compared/
Khürt WilliamsCane Toads, Coconut Water, and the Thrush That Wouldn’t Shut Up
A stormy ferry ride, a toxic toad in the bougainvillea, and the relentless song of a thrush. But it was rum, family, and quiet laughter that lingered longest.
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Red-tailed Pennant and Band-winged Dragonlet on a Tropical Royalblue Waterlily
On our last full day in Bequia, Bhavna and I paused beside a pond at the Bequia Heritage Museum, watching a Red-tailed Pennant and a Band-winged Dragonlet return again and again to the same violet-blue waterlily.
Antillean Crested Hummingbird in the Ixora
On our last morning in Bequia, Bhavna spotted an Antillean Crested Hummingbird feeding among the red Ixora blooms at the Bequia Beach Hotel.
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The Last Morning Under the Flamboyant Tree
Our last morning in Bequia unfolded like any other — doves in the grass, the mockingbird in the flamboyant, and Patches climbing the steps for her eggs.
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Visiting the Bequia Whaling Museum
From rusted anchors to hand-thrown harpoons, the Bequia Whaling Museum preserves a deeply local story—one of skill, sea, and survival.
https://islandinthenet.com/visiting-the-bequia-whaling-museum/
Lunch and a Mojito at Sunset
A hidden lunch spot found through a local tip, and an evening of mojitos, music, and easy conversation under the almond trees.
A Morning Walk Along Friendship Bay
A quiet morning walk along Friendship Road in Bequia with empty beaches, wildflowers, hidden cottages, and two surprise bird sightings—including a lifer Mangrove Cuckoo.
https://islandinthenet.com/a-morning-walk-along-friendship-bay/
