Category: Travel
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Dushi Korsou: Alonso de Ojeda, 1499, and the Island of the Giants
Alonso de Ojeda tells his voyage of 1499 in the first person, day by day, from Puerto de Santa Marรญa past the Guiana coast to the Island of the Giants, Curaรงao. A tribute to Dushi Korsou. ยฉ 2026 Marcel P. T. Chin-A-Lien.
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Mi Dushi Korsou: Alonso de Ojeda, 1499, y la Isla de los Gigantes
Alonso de Ojeda cuenta en primera persona su viaje de 1499, dรญa a dรญa, desde el Puerto de Santa Marรญa por la costa de las Guayanas hasta la Isla de los Gigantes, Curaรงao. Homenaje a Dushi Korsou. ยฉ 2026 Marcel P. T. Chin-A-Lien.
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La voz de Colรณn: el primer viaje de 1492, contado por el Almirante
Cristรณbal Colรณn cuenta en primera persona su primer viaje de 1492, dรญa a dรญa segรบn su Diario, sobre un mapa de los vientos y corrientes que lo llevaron al poniente. ยฉ 2026 Marcel P. T. Chin-A-Lien.
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Energy, Geopolitics, Golden Lane, Guyana, Guyana, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Kitchen Canje SR, Orinoco Heavy Oil Belt, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Exploration, PSC and Legal Matters, Source rocks, Stabroek Block, Travel, Trinidad, UncategorizedExxonMobil’s TTUD-1: Gas Potential in Trinidad
This Progress Paper by GLIAG analyses ExxonMobil’s TTUD-1 exploration offshore Trinidad, evaluating its potential as a gas or oil discovery. With a US$42.5 million initial commitment, the decision for further investment depends on drilling results expected in late 2027 or early 2028. Current probabilities favour a gas-dominant outcome.
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Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Colombia, Curaรงao, Energy Strategy, Geological Poetry, Geoscience, Golden Lane, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Literatura, Maracaibo Basin, Memoires, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Exploration, Poems, Poesรญa, 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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Exploring Convergence: Jลmon and Cauca Medio Artifacts
The essay compares Japan’s Jลmon Venus and Colombian anthropomorphic ceramics, exploring how both cultures, despite geographic and temporal distances, represent the body as a vessel of social meaning. It highlights similarities in form while emphasising their distinct contexts, warning against assuming a historical connection without evidence.
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Curaรงao Wins Little League World Series Again!
On 30 August 2026, Curaรงao’s Pariba Little League team claimed its second Little League Baseball World Championship by defeating the US champion Nevada 11โ2. This victory, building on its 2004 win, showcases Curaรงao’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, Poesรญa, 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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Leiden University: Birthplace of Geology’s Founders
The essay highlights the historical significance of Leiden University as the educational birthplace of geology’s founders, Niels Stensen and James Hutton. Both earned their medical doctorates there, shaping their scientific methods. Commemorative plaques in Leiden pay tribute to their contributions, celebrating their blend of observation and understanding of geological time.
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Architecture, Aruba, Colombia, Energy, Energy Strategy, Gas2Shore, Geological Poetry, Geopolitics, Geoscience, Golden Lane, GtS, Guyana, Guyana, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Kitchen Canje SR, Maracaibo Basin, Memoires, Orinoco Heavy Oil Belt, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Petroleum Exploration, Sloanea, Sloanea, Stabroek Block, Strategy, Subsurface, Suriname, Suriname, Suriname Horizon 2050 & Beyond, Travel, UncategorizedCuarenta Aรฑos de La Luna: La Roca Madre y su Historia
The essay reflects on the author’s deep connection with La Luna rock, a significant geological sample from 1983, illustrating its importance in understanding oil generation in the Guyana-Suriname basin. Through personal memories and professional insights, it highlights the complexities of geological systems, emphasizing the interrelation between geological formations and human experiences.
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