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First Saturday

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September 30th 2017
Took John and Robin for their first "big boy" snorkel, and it proved more challenging than expected because the swells and currents did seem more than the day before - Arashi. Everyone agreed the coral was lovely. Did see porcupine fish and those giant rainbow fish, but they were in the distance and fuzzy. It was overcast, so that didn't help. We were aghast to see a big snorkel cruise boat also c ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Aruba

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Discovered and claimed for Spain in 1499, Aruba was acquired by the Dutch in 1636. The island's economy has been dominated by three main industries. A 19th century gold rush was followed by prosperity brought on by the opening in 1924 of an oil refin... ... read more