Pincho’s Restaurant, Aruba

Pincho’s Restaurant sits on a platform over the water. You can look out at the ocean, back at the island of Aruba, or at the cruise ships docked at the port. The food here is exceptional. Most all of it is prepared on a grill which I prefer. They have tapas sized portions if you only want a snack and larger items for a full meal. The bar is centrally located, surrounded by tables for up to eight people. Here’s a look at sunset.

This is one view that’s hard to beat. If you’re on a cruise ship, you may have time to come here for a meal, as it is only a short cab ride from the terminal. And if you’re staying on the island, this is one place I would say belongs on your must try list. In particular, my wife likes the catch of the day here. I prefer a mixed grill appetizer portion. Even if you’re not in the mood for a meal, the bar is a good place to relax with a beverage of your choice. The wine selection is fairly good, as is the variety of beer, whiskey, and other liquors.

And like I said, that view is hard to beat.

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California Lighthouse, Aruba

At the northern end of the island of Aruba stands the California Lightouse. It sits approximately a kilometer from the shore but high on a bluff that overlooks the sea on both sides of the island. I took these photos a few mornings ago. The first one shows the lighthouse standing against a bank of heavy cloud that had rolled in.

 Many people ask me about the weather in Aruba. What is the best month to visit? Will my wedding be rain free? Does it rain all day or just showers? These questions are impossible to answer. All I can say from experience is that it doesn’t matter whether it rains, is cloudy, or if the sun shines all day. There are plenty of things to do. For the most part, Aruba is a desert island, located south of the hurricane track. Sometimes you’ll have a day of rain, even two days of rain. That said, there have been times when I’ve been seen doing an ancient rain dance after three weeks of nothing but blazing sun. Of course, there is the breeze, the trade winds that keep the island deceptively comfortable. (Yes, use a dermatologist recommended sun block.)

So, after I took this picture, I waited about fifteen minutes. Lo and behold! The clouds shuttled off and the following view could be seen.

That’s right, blue skies on the way after a refreshing, cleansing shower. Looking down from the bluff at the sea, here is another vista. Can you imagine being on ship looking back at the island?

Therefore, don’t worry about the weather no matter where you’re traveling. Sure, you’d like to have that perfect day. I would venture to say it’s more about how you look at it than what the weather actually is. Furthermore, consider the opportunity to make new friends or get closer to the ones with you. Before you know it, the weather will have changed and you’ll be on with your journey.

Published in: on July 14, 2008 at 12:40 pm  Leave a Comment  
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