How Are YOU Feeling?
Are you tired, anxious, stressed? Are you overworked? Are you feeling poopy? Do you find that you're walking around the house with a long, sad face? Do you feel like you need a vacation? When was the last time you "played"? Then head to Aruba, my friends! It is known as "one happy island" and I'll tell you why. It's like heaven there...peaceful, no pressure, sunny almost year round, with a constant breeze and the people ARE ALWAYS SMILING AND PLEASANT!! Here's a few pics as well as a small history lesson get you over the hurdle of making that decision.
This is a Divi-divi tree. They literally dot the island. The constant breeze in Aruba has actually "sculpted" them. When I first went there, I thought it was so odd that these trees all faced the same direction. Then I found out why. Now I love them. It's so much fun learning new things!
On with our lesson...
Although the island is only about 20 miles X 5 miles, there are about 100,000 happy faces there! Everyone moves slowly in Aruba...no one rushes to do or go anywhere. It is a very laid back atmosphere. The island is one of three (known as the "ABC" Islands..Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao located in the Caribbean) and belongs to the Netherlands. Primary languages spoken there are Dutch and Papiamentu (local dialect).
The northeast side of the island is known for it's extremely rugged coastline, while the southern side of the island is where all the hotels are located. The beaches on the south side are spectacular! I couldn't leave you with just that picture, now could I?
Although the island is only about 20 miles X 5 miles, there are about 100,000 happy faces there! Everyone moves slowly in Aruba...no one rushes to do or go anywhere. It is a very laid back atmosphere. The island is one of three (known as the "ABC" Islands..Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao located in the Caribbean) and belongs to the Netherlands. Primary languages spoken there are Dutch and Papiamentu (local dialect).
The northeast side of the island is known for it's extremely rugged coastline, while the southern side of the island is where all the hotels are located. The beaches on the south side are spectacular! I couldn't leave you with just that picture, now could I?
I had never snorkeled before in my life...but that's another story. Just remember that reef. I know I will!
Personally, I think I've talked myself into needing a beach fix just looking at these pictures!...:)
P.S. Here's a link so you can check it out for yourself...just in case you don't believe me!
Bon Bini !!
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