Long walk thru Spanish Lagoon

October 4th, last full day

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October 4th 2021
Our last this and that ☹ As all good things come to an end (all bad things do too, of course!) We said goodbye to our Turtles on the N.W. side of the island. We were the first car there, followed by 2 other middle-aged women we chatted to afterwards (I think they were a little concerned for us because we had stayed out there so long!). The visibility was not as good as before the storm, but we ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Aruba » Santa Cruz

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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