| Page Views: 12,774 Last Visit to Aruba: November, 2006 | Aaaaawesome Arrrruuuuba!!!! by LoriPori - last update: Nov 11, 2006 |
AN ARID DESERT ISLAND SURROUNDED BY THE SEA | LoriPori toes' View of Palm Beach Aruba |
Blessed with continuing and cooling trade winds and pristine beaches, the island of ARUBA is part of the Leeward group of the Dutch Caribbean Islands. A year-round paradise, Aruba is also well known for its excellent shopping and great restaurants.
Papiamento, Dutch, Spanish and English is widely spoken.
Aruba's name most likely originates from the island's first inhabitants, the Caiquetio - members of the Arawak Indian Tribe, who journeyed here from western Venezuela. uru ( canoe ) and oubao ( island ) might well be the source words since the Caiquetio came here by dugout canoe.
Aruba is known as "ONE HAPPY ISLAND". Hans and I agree with that phrase as we had a wonderful time here.
Ilona (Pushirubiano) and Herry met us at the airport. So sweet of them. They also took us on a SUV tour of their little island. We got to see De Hollandse Molen, California Lighthouse, Malmok Beach, Northern Coast of the island, Alto Vista Chapel and the Arikok National Park. Thank you so much. It was wonderful.
Now let me take you on a tour of this"one happy island"
BON BINI (welcome) |
| Jolly Pirates at the Malmok Reefs |
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WONDERFUL ARUBAN SUNSETS Some of the prettiest sunsets I have ever seen are the ARUBAN SUNSETS. Usually around 6:00 p.m. ( at the time of year we are here ) folks start gathering along the beach to catch a glimpse and take pics of the day's sunset. The sky was usually a bright orange colour and the sun was a big ball of yellow. Totally awesome. I took some at the Holiday Inn Beach and some while on the dinner cruise. | | |
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BruceDunning Wed Oct 28, 2009 18:13 UTC
It is obvious why you are near the to of rankings. The detail and comments show a lot of research and time spent to present to us the great tour virtually. | jumpingwithnorman Fri Aug 14, 2009 00:10 UTC
Hi, Lori. Shopping tips are always useful so thanks for posting these. I will definitely check them out if we ever get there! ciao, Nannette | evaanna Fri Jun 26, 2009 15:07 UTC
Your page is a mine of information for future travellers to Aruba. In fact, I feel as if I had just been there with you. Enjoyed your lovely pictures and excellent tips. | jumpingnorman Tue Jun 16, 2009 13:16 UTC
Toronto is awesome with a 5hr flight straight to cuba! That wild Arabian donkey looks a bit fat, hehe...and that's one goodlooking lighthouse! Wow, did u take that sunset pic???I gotta bring the family there. Dividivi looks like bad hair day, hehe. |
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