My Favourite Port So Far - ARUBA!

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The day we arrived in Oranjestad, Aruba we had no expectations. We thought we’d go to a beach, but never expected the day we had. I think the reason it was so good, was not just the port itself, but the company with which we spent it! Nicole, Steph, Katelyn, and myself met up with Jimy, Humberto, and Victor (bar staff) for a day of fun in Aruba.

We walked towards the downtown area where we found a fun bar and stopped for a drink. Apparently here there are no rules about serving alcohol in the morning, because it was only about 10:30am at this point! We enjoyed a nice drink in the sun, by the water, then walked to catch a bus to the beach, only to decide to do an island tour instead!

The 7 of us climbed into a van and set off on our private island tour. Our driver was so awesome. He stopped at spots to take photos, took us to some highlights of the island, and even let us stop at a grocery store to buy beers and snack food!

One of the places we stopped was a giant rock formation that we climbed up and then had an amazing view of that area of the island. We also stopped at the California Lighthouse, where there was a beautiful restaurant with yet another beautiful view.

Next stop… the beach! We lied out, caught some rays (too many I’m afraid!) and Humberto even got to drive one of the speedboats pulling a banana boat, as the driver thought he looked bored sitting on the beach. lol. He found a starfish during his drive out too and dove down to get it. Beautiful!

After beach was dinner at Hooters then back to the ship. It was a FANTASTIC day with friends.

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Photos

Our New Friends
The boys were getting their photos taken with the female bar tender so we decided to do the same with the men ;)

Drinking in the Streets
Everyone does it!

Island Tour
Jimy popping out of the van during our tour

Climbing the Rock
Humberto, Me, Steph, Victor (Mexixo - bar staff)

The View from Top
If you look really hard, you can see the ships at the back. The Majesty is in front of the bigger one. lol

The View
Victor

California Lighthouse
The boys at the lighthouse

Roomies
Katelyn and I at the beautiful restaurant with a beautiful view

Starfish!
This is the one that Humberto dove down to get

Sr. Frogs
Nicole has an obsession/fear of sharks, so we thought this was pretty fun

Sr. Frogs
Jimy and Mr. Frog

Comments

[jillian]

sr. frogs
i went to a rest. with the same name.. in Acapulco.. did you have big margaritas? I had about 3 of them that night and was quite in the mood to party afterwards! :) (it was a baby jill from university night to say the least hehehe)

[Travelling Artist]

lol - i can't think of anywhere down south where it's ever too early to drink! my personal favourite is doing island tours and the driver pulls over so you can buy beer from women just sitting at the side of the road with a cooler, then you keep on driving :)

[Lis]

miss sarah!
hooters!? you wild woman. cool pics, dude. looks like you are having a lot of fun.