Category: Poems
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Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Colombia, Culture, Energy, Geological Poetry, Geopolitics, Geoscience, Golden Lane, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Literatura, Maracaibo Basin, Memoires, Petroleum Economics, Poems, Source rocks, Suriname, Uncategorized, VenezuelaGéologie et Culture en France: Un Voyage entre Apt et Avignon
THE EARTH REMEMBERS · MÉMOIRES La France de l’Aptien et de l’Albien Une vie de géologue entre routes, bassins et temps profond Marcel P. T. Chin-A-Lien Provence · Avignon · Orange · Apt · Col de Pré-Guittard Édition française · 24 septembre 2026 « La géologie m’a appris à lire le temps profond. La France m’a…
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Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Colombia, Curaçao, Energy Strategy, Geological Poetry, Geoscience, Golden Lane, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Literatura, Maracaibo Basin, Memoires, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Exploration, Poems, Poesía, Source rocks, Suriname, Suriname Horizon 2050 & Beyond, Travel, Uncategorized, World LitteratureA Journey Through France’s Aptian and Albian Landscapes
Marcel P. T. Chin-A-Lien’s “The Earth Remembers” reflects on the geological and cultural significance of Provence, particularly Avignon and Orange. Through personal journeys, he explores how these places embody both historical depth and present beauty. The narrative intertwines geology with gastronomy, emphasising a profound connection to the land and memory.
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Curaçao Wins Little League World Series Again!
On 30 August 2026, Curaçao’s Pariba Little League team claimed its second Little League Baseball World Championship by defeating the US champion Nevada 11–2. This victory, building on its 2004 win, showcases Curaçao’s rich baseball culture and defies the notion that size determines success. The island continues to inspire through sport.
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Culture, Geological Poetry, Geoscience, Literatura, Memoires, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Exploration, Poems, Poesía, Travel, Uncategorized, World LitteraturePilgrimages Through Time: Geology Meets Narrative
In “Pilgrim Tales,” Dr Chin-A-Lien reflects on the intersection of geology and personal storytelling through his experience in Bujaraloz. A seemingly mundane car accident led to profound insights about patience, time, and the interconnectedness of events. The narrative illustrates how silence can reveal deeper truths, shaping one’s understanding over decades.
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Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Colombia, Culture, Curaçao, Geological Poetry, Literatura, Poems, Poesía, Travel, UncategorizedLa Terre Se Souvient : Mémoire et Amour en Colombie
In “The Earth Remembers,” Marcel P. T. Chin-A-Lien reflects on love, loss, and the enduring power of memory. He explores personal connections to places like Pereira and La Virginia, detailing how emotions intertwine with geography. Through poignant reminiscences, he highlights how the past and its inhabitants live on in our hearts and shared stories.
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Colombia, Culture, Curaçao, Geological Poetry, Literatura, Maracaibo Basin, Memoires, Poems, Poesía, Religion, Suriname, Suriname Horizon 2050 & Beyond, Travel, Uncategorized, VenezuelaThe Earth Remembers: A Poetic Journey of Love and Loss
The piece titled “The Earth Remembers” reflects on love, loss, and the enduring nature of memory through the lens of personal experiences in Pereira, Colombia. The author contemplates how memories shape our connections to places and people, emphasising the pain of absence while celebrating the power of remembrance.
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Culture, Curaçao, Geopolitics, Geoscience, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Exploration, Poems, Poesía, Suriname, Travel, UncategorizedJourneying Through France: A Geologist’s Travel Memoir
The second chapter of “Memoirs of the First Curaçao Petroleum Geologist” recounts a transformative journey through France towards Spain by two geology students, reflecting on the landscape’s geological history. They observe the contrasts between French and Dutch driving styles, the significance of patience in travel and geology, and the profound lessons of independence and discovery…
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Culture, Curaçao, Geological Poetry, Geoscience, Literatura, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Exploration, Poems, Poesía, Travel, Uncategorized
Memories of a Geologist: A Journey Through France to Riaño
In “From Leiden to Riaño,” Dr. Marcel Chin-A-Lien reflects on a pivotal 1970 journey that shaped his career as a petroleum geologist. He and a fellow student traverse landscapes that become classrooms, learning valuable lessons about independence, geology, and life. Their experiences highlight how journeys can profoundly influence one’s trajectory.
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Culture, Curaçao, Geological Poetry, Geoscience, Literatura, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Exploration, Poems, Poesía, Suriname, Travel, Uncategorized, World LitteratureMemoirs of a Geologist: Exploring Spain’s Mountains
GLIAG — PETROLEUM ENERGY INSIGHTS MEMOIRS OF A PETROLEUM GEOLOGIST FROM LEIDEN TO RIAÑO ( 1970 ) Volume I Chapter One — Southward Drs. M.P.T. Chin-A-Lien, MBA, M.Sc., Ing. Geologist – 20th July 2026 Certified Professional Geologist Nr. 5201-1996 (AAPG) · Chartered European Geologist Nr. 92-1996 (EFG) · Energy Negotiator, June 2021 (AIEN) Principal Founding…
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Colombia, Culture, Curaçao, Geological Poetry, GLIAG Doctrine, Literatura, Poems, Poesía, Science, Travel, World LitteratureLessons from Deep Time: The Valley Beneath Waters
The piece reflects on humanity’s perception of time, particularly through geology’s lens, contrasting the fleeting nature of human existence with the permanence of geological history. It recounts the village of Riaño, its eventual submergence under a reservoir, and the lessons learned from observing both the landscape and memory, which endures far beyond physical loss.
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