Aruba

Caribbean-6

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February 19th 2022
A word of warning; if you are in Aruba, don’t eat Rice Krispies on you balcony. Anyone who has visited knows that the trade winds never cease. What you might not know is that they can blow your cereal right out of the bowl. Next time I’m here i will order something heavy. The sun is shining and I put on sun screen. Yet it feels so good that I sit out all morning. Not planning to go ashore ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Aruba » Oranjestad

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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