Caribbean Photo of the Week: Falmouth Harbour in Antigua

By: - June 8th, 2014

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader JenJen Teague Henry, who sent in this beautiful snapshot of the view of Falmouth Harbour on the island of Antigua. Do you have a great Caribbean Photo? Sent it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line.

— CJ

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