Abandoned Leper Colony, Apr 2006
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This old house (Doctors quarters), is part of an abandoned Leper Colony. It was in use up until around 1984.
It is on the Island Chacachacare, about 5 miles west of the mainland and very close to Venezuela. It is Trinidad Territory
It was used as a hide out and launching for raids during the Venezuela war of Independence 1813, by various rebels and even Simon Bolivar.
Unfortunately a beautiful island is being ruined with litter and garbage. It is supposed to be a national park, but as usual an inneffective goverment is not policing it or putting it to potential use.
Last year the University of The West Indies, had a photo outing here. They were charged $1,500. They took along garbage bags to clean up some of the mess, but it was a spoonfull in a swimming pool.
Trinidad & Tobago W.I.
5 Responses
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On 16 February 2008 Jan Hoffman gave props:
Thanks for the great back-story; this is an amazing and mysterious photo
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On 16 February 2008 Nelson Campbell gave props:
So interesting the effect in B&W versus color. Nice to see both.
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On 17 February 2008 Debbie Dancer gave props:
this is beautiful in b/w and i love the story behind it. Thumbs up for the attempt to clean up some.
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On 29 February 2008 CJ Schmit gave props:
I love the soft feel but the sahrpness of detail. Incredible picture!! Bravo
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On 7 October 2008 victor jackson said:
very interesting
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