MASTER AND CAPTAIN

THE CARIBBEAN

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January 19th 2012
Two months after leaving Sausalito and driving 5500 land miles across the United States, it was time to start putting some nautical miles under our belts. We sailed out of Port Everglades at dusk on a balmy Florida evening. Our friends Mike and Sherry were watching us on the port webcam as we made our way out to sea. We called Ralph and Joann Acker who live in a nearby condo and they saluted us wi ... 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