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Central America Caribbean » Aruba » Noord October 12th 2017

Wow, what a lovely 2 wks. Lots of snorkeling with some new fish and renewing acquaintances with old friends Linda at Zee Rover and Francis. We ate at Zee Rover's 3 times, Indo (Indonesian) twice, a fish and chips (grouper!), once on the beach for sunset, 3 times at Linda's for Dutch pancakes (our new fav is wet ginger, brie and walnuts), and cooked fish curry once and fish with rice/beans. The facility really was nice. We even got in the pool for about 5 mins, ha ha. Visited La Cabana for our happy hour brown ladies once, and bless 'em - John & Robin picked us up a pair when they were picking us up from snorkeling. Today we had to be up at 6:30 am for our final snorkel at Arashi. It was worth ... read more
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Central America Caribbean » Aruba » Noord October 7th 2017

Yesterday we experienced torrential rains and lightening, from about 5:30 am. After it quieted down, we went to the bird sanctuary and saw yellow warblers - wonder if they are the same ones we see in Cleveland in May? And coots and moorhens and a sea eagle and other wading birds we can't remember their names. Then joined the butterfly place for tour - always fun, and always informative as I can't remember one time to the next. Very hot though. David and I headed out for an afternoon snorkel at Arashi and sadly the visibility was poor, due to rain runoff? But it was warm and lovely to just float around seeing whatever came our way. Last night John and Robin were keen enough to see the Indians play that they went to the casino ... read more
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Central America Caribbean » Aruba » Noord October 4th 2017

Dear ones, We have been lax in our blogging, mostly because we do just about the same things every day, and the fish are amazing. We get up, have a small breakfast if we are meeting Francis to snorkel, and then we went to Linda's for the fantastic Dutch pancake again. But first - Sunday. We tried to find another church, because the New Life Tabernacle can last over 2 hours, tho we love it. So the internet said the main 'Protestant Church" in Orangestad had Dutch and English at 11. Sounded reasonable. The pastor welcomed us warmly, tho they didn't have a patch on Advent's welcoming, as only one other person said anything. Well, 2 when we count the pastor's wife. And the organ was great. and a cute baptism. And almost everything else in ... read more
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Central America Caribbean » Aruba » Noord September 27th 2017

To help celebrate Robin Legan's retirement, as of Sept 1, we all left Kent around 1:30 am!!! and drove to Pgh's airport to catch a Southwest flight. We got an amazing deal using our points, you see. Normal flights to Orlando and then to Aruba, except that the planes were COLD (there's Robin bundled up). Arriving early, it was certainly hot enough here in Aruba - 92? Two cruise ships were in. The Caribbean Palm Village is lovely - not far from St Ann's in Nord. Two bedrooms, 2 baths, nice kitchen and shared space. We need to shop asap for our provisions... read more

Central America Caribbean » Aruba » Noord April 11th 2011

evry night its a party @ aruba they say :D... read more
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Central America Caribbean » Aruba » Noord April 11th 2011

i worked for 1 year and the beach bar MooMba beach! the pigtures where off my last day ad work, ad the bar i worked 6 days a week morning and evening shifts, best night ad moomba is sunday night we had a dj and live band! its said to quit a job but its for a good reson had a great time working ad moomba!!... read more
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Central America Caribbean » Aruba » Noord April 8th 2011

heeey last day working ad moomba beach! rent a car for a week to say goodbye to evrybody! and than colombia! arno is bussy packing hiss stuff to go tomorrow to bonair togther with miranda. thursday april 14 i flight ad 6:30 to bogota, laura is gonne pick me up and we leave april 17 to ele cafetero, for a nice vacation after that i gonne start my study to learn spanish, and i hope i gonne learn it finaly! next message wil be if iam in colombia!! joost... read more




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