Daystar Breakfast, Aruba

I posted about the Daystar Cafe in Savaneta, Aruba, before. Here’s an update. It was breakfast time, perhaps my most favorite of the three meals, and I was already on the run from the early morning hours, so I decided to stop in for an omelet. Take a look.

One loaded omelete, eh? Toast and sausage to boot. Not shown a bowl of fried potatoes, you know, to keep the cholesterol up there. You’ll enjoy the good service at the Daystar as much as the food. The place is located behind the General Store in Savaneta, on the main highway. If you’re on the way to Baby Beach or roaming about the island, this is a great place for breakfast or lunch or to get some wraps, sandwiches, or a fruit bowl to go. Ice-cold Coca-Cola as well.

Bon dia from Aruba.

Published in: on August 30, 2011 at 6:10 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Palomarga Raceway, Aruba

If you like to combine drag racing with Caribbean sunshine, then make a visit to Aruba while the races are going on at the Palomarga Raceway. There are some scheduled races going on right now and the competition is going to first class. Take a look at the track as seen from the air. The lanes are on the left of the frame, then the stands, then the pit area near the top of the photo.

That’s quite a track. Maybe you have a car you want to send to Aruba and race it yourself. Either way, it’s an exciting activity you might not expect in a place like Aruba, something different to do while you’re here enjoying the sun and water sports. Check the schedule and head down to Palomarga. Don’t forget your earplugs.

Bon dia from Aruba.

Published in: on August 25, 2011 at 12:22 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Dangerous Text

No, we’re not talking about sudden revelations from government documents. It’s those nasty people who send and receive messages while driving. This foolish activity causes plenty of accidents, including here in Aruba where the local paper (El Diario) ran the following cartoon yesterday.

The ambulance tech is talking about how strange the accident is and the cop says something along the lines that the driver can’t use the brake when he’s texting with his feet. At any rate, this is no laughing matter. There have been a number of public service ads running in the United States about texting while driving. Still, we all see people doing this. Maybe we should remind each other that the driver’s seat is for driving. Leave the texting to someone else.

Bon dia.

Published in: on August 9, 2011 at 12:52 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Hollywood Smokehouse update…

During my last visit to Aruba, the Hollywood Smokehouse and Diner had just opened in my favorite town of San Nicolaas. Well, upon arrival, I made plans to stop in for some great food and, man, was I well-satisfied. Mike, the owner, was there. He updated me on new things on the island before setting me up with a couple of brisket platters for take away. And here’s the sight to behold:

That’s a beef brisket platter with cole slaw, potato salad, and beans for the low price of afl. 22.00. (About $12 US) Fair enough and plenty filling. That brisket will cut with a fork so forget the knife. Plus, chatting with Mike and the other patrons enhances the experience if you eat in. On you way to or from Baby Beach or just rambling about the island, don’t miss the Hollywood Smokehouse and Diner. Most excellent and highly recommended. Here is a shot of the menu card.

And the opposite side showing the location and the story of the place.

No excuses! Get there and fill in your bikini.

Published in: on July 31, 2011 at 12:52 am  Leave a Comment  
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