Blogs from Aruba, Central America Caribbean - page 15

When the rocks started to fly, I thought for sure Willy would be pissed. As it turned out... well, here's what happened. Adventures on the south east side of Aruba require a certain amount of improvisation. This morning we decided we would head out into the "cunucu," or countryside, for a little picnic during the afternoon hours. Normally it would be too hot for this but Willy, my local friend, insisted he knew a spot that had interesting caves in which we could stay out of the worst of the sun. (Willy is an older fellow who worked on and near the ocean his whole life. He is originally from Holland and decided to retire to Aruba where he bought a little house.) So, at Willy's behest a bunch of us packed coolers full of food ... read more

Greetings! It's been more than ten years since I first reached the shores of the island of Aruba, Dutch Caribbean. Most people know this place as a honeymoon spot, or a place to buy a timeshare. Predictable weather, friendly people who speak English, and plenty of amenities make it a favorite tourist stop for both airlines and cruiseships from the U.S. and around the world. My visits began with an invitation from a pair of friends who owned houses there for many years. I stayed in the big hotels because their houses were always full of family. After several years of "that end of the island," I drifted south, to "the other side." I befriended many regular visitors and locals in the process. My dear friend, Charles Brouns, Jr. (RIP), asked me to write a little ... read more

Heerlijk met familie naar het prachtige zon, zee en strand van Aruba. Gezellig een week met het gezin, waarin we niets moeten, behalve genieten.....en dat is heel goed gelukt!!!! Ook veel leuke trips. Met twee Jeeps het eiland verkend, een dagje met de boot, Jetski en mooi gedoken.... read more

The infamous Aruba trip where Greg and I drank and almost got killed being driven around by the crazy taxi drivers. The casino's were fun but any place where they drop your cards on the ground and don't call it a misdeal freaks me out to this day. The day started with Getting up early and getting picked up by a car we had ready to take us to the airport. Greg and I were joined by his mom and her friend who were also going to the island but spending their time at another hotel. We got to the airport and through the counter quickly. And then got to sit on the plane for an hour waiting to take off. We got airborne soon after and made a pit stop in Maryland to pick up ... read more