5-Aruba

5-Aruba

Saturday 12/23/2023

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I very much enjoyed Aruba and the locals made real their slogan "One Happy Island" on this 20 mile by 6 mile island. Many photos were taken from inside the bus during a tour, causing window-glare. Arikok National Park was a favorite stop of mine, both for the grounds and the amazing cave exploration. Photos at Arikok National Park are prefixed with (AP).

A tiny island off Aruba that is submerged at high tide

Docked at Aruba in early morning.

Frosty was welcoming guests onto Aruba

Royal Plaza Mall on the harbor in downtown Oranjestad, Aruba.

Parlamento di Aruba (The Aruba Parliament)

Dutch Colonial architecture for downtown office buildings

Monumnet honoring Cornelis Albert (Shon A) Eman, a member of the Antillean delegation in the 1940's and 1950's

Residence of the Governor of Aruba (I think this may have been an interim residence)

Typical residences in Aruba

Mangel Halto Beach

The Lourdes Grotto in Aruba is a remembrance of the popular landmark in France.

Opuntia or Prickly Pear Cactus in English or “Tuna Cactus” in Aruba

Stenocereus griseus (also known as Organ Pipe cactus)

Windpark Vader Piet has produced approximately 15% of Aruba’s overall annual electricity demand.

(AP) Grounds in Arikok National Park

(AP) Outside Quadirikiri Cave in Arikok National Park

(AP) Exploring Quadirikiri Cave

(AP) Quadirikiri Cave native Arawak drawings

(AP) Dunes in Arikok National Park

Boca Prins Cove: This was a stop the driver/guide added becasue it was one of his favorite spots.

Casibari Rock Formations

Sunset while docked at Aruba

After a long and wonderful day, it was time to say Good-bye to Aruba

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