Caribbean Photo of the Week: A Perfect Sunset in The Bahamas

By: - July 13th, 2019
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By the Caribbean Journal staff

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Kirk Crumpton, who sent in this magical shot of sunset at the Abaco Inn in The Bahamas.

Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean?

Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location of the photo.

It could be the next Caribbean Photo of the Week!

— CJ

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