Hato Cave in Curacao by greyone
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When we were on the island of Curacao we went on a tour of Hato Caves. It is a very elaborate set of caves in the side of the mountain. It was fascinating to see the formations and hear of the history of these caves. There was many parts of the caves where photography was not allowed, (even without a flash). This area had natural daylight coming thru a hole in the ceiling so photos were permitted.
The history of these caves was amazing. They are terribly hot and the deeper you go it gets difficult to breath. Back when the islands were first being settled and plantations built they brought slaves from Africa to do the heavy labour. Many slaves escaped and lived in this series of caves, coming out at night to steal food from the farmers. It says a lot about how slaves were treated when you see they chose to live in such harsh conditions in total darkness rather than live on the plantations where they were abused.
Jim
Comments (28)
ragouc
Cool shot
clbsmiley
What a beautiful cave image. Hot in the caves? Hmmm most caves I have been in were cool inside.
greyone
Yes the outside temp that day 84F but inside the cave it was 104F with no air moving at all. It felt like refrigeration when we stepped back outside after the tour.
magnus073
What a super cool capture Jim, love the lighting for this one. I LOVE caves and am always eager to explore one when given a chance.
Lenord
Wild, hotter inside is definitely different, I've been to Carlsbad Caverns, Sandstone Caves in Missouri and Mammoth Cave in Kentuky, they are all cool inside. Must be Volcanic, was there any sulpher smell? Peace
greyone
The entire island was created by volcanic activity. Even now the island is growing a small amount every year due to underwater volcanic activity.
starfire777
Excellent photo!!!
claude19
une bien éclairante photographie sur ces fameuses grottes volcaniques !!!
durleybeachbum
How interesting! Our caves are cool!
renecyberdoc
this is nature at its best.
GARAGELAND
I have tried a few times to take pics in caves but it never worked out as good as this.
Badsue
Super shot Jim. I love caves! Haven't ever been in a hot one though, interesting.
Glendaw
What a beautiful section. Awesome colors, patterns,textures and depth. Sure glad you enjoyed this tour Jim. All the walking would have been too hard for me. Thanks for taking pics. and sharing the historical information. Love and Hugs.
Faemike55
very cool capture and fascinating history
ladylake Online Now!
I have been to many caves.....they are always a cool damp place....this one must be special. Cool photo.
lyron
Fantastic capture!!
cricke49
yes anything south of or close to the equator is hotter, caves, islands, the ocean etc.,! awesome capture jim, thanx for the commentary on the slaves and the caves!:)*5
jendellas
Wow, so very interesting & great capture!!
kbrog
Superb capture Jim! Caves are really amazing, but so hard to get pictures in. :)
emmecielle
Stunning capture! Very interesting informatons! :)
VEDES
Amazing cave and shot!!!!In Greece we have many caves and the most important in Ioannina city .There are 12 large rooms under ground very deep and the view is unique and super amazing.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG8GWDvr-gU Send a video of Ioannina cave one of many about the caves,
alida
I don't like caves:I feel a sense of respect ofr men who chose to live in them in order to escape slavery
bluart
very interesting nice shot jim
KnightWolverine
A most remarkable capture here Jim!
UteBigSmile
Great capture!
farmerC
Fantastic.
Richardphotos
beautiful cave and capture
bakapo
wow, what a shot!!!