White Hill Bar, Aruba, DWI

The White Hill Bar is located above San Nicolaas, along a country road where I normally ride my bicycle. It’s a tiny joint, attached to a house, and staffed by a single old chap who listens to the radio at full volume.

whitehillaThis place is different from your average rum shop in that it doesn’t have a busy trade. It’s mostly just a few guys talking early in the morning or late in the afternoon. The selection of beverages is small, too, a few different soft drinks, a few types of beer. Pastechi are on sale in the morning, but I’m not a fan of those. Either way, when I pass by on my bike around 7am it’s a relief to pop in for a cold bottle of water or juice. Thus, if you’re cruising about the island and want to meet some local people, don’t hesitate to give a place like this a try.

Bon dia from Aruba.

Published in: on August 17, 2009 at 9:49 am  Comments (3)  
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Aruban Lawnmower

Check out my new Aruban lawnmower. Just showed up this morning. Lucky for me, too, because the grass (weeds) are getting a bit tall. Check it out right here:

goat1As you can see, more than one showed up. In fact a whole gaggle of them did.

goat2This gang munched away to their hearts’ content. Now, if I could only teach them how to paint, I’d be all finished up here at my shack.

Bon dia from Aruba.

Published in: on August 16, 2009 at 12:22 am  Leave a Comment  
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Cat’s Delight

Just imagine you’re a cat living on a desert island and in comes the catch of the day:

zeerover_groupersThese three grouper were brought in to Zeerovers in Savaneta, Aruba, DWI. And there is a big old tomcat who loiters for guts and stuff, as do the pelicans. What a meal!

Published in: on August 13, 2009 at 10:51 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Cafe Capri, Aruba

Cafe Capri is located on the main road through Paradera on the island of Aruba, DWI. It’s a great little bar/restaurant where you can eat inside or outside. They describe their food as Venezuelan. Well, I stopped in with a pal, as I never pass up a chance to try some local chow.

capria

We settled in at the bar around lunch time. The place was not crowded and service was quick and competent. We split a mixed grill platter. What a platter it was! Here’s a photo:

capribThere’s lettuce and tomatoes around the edges, french fries on the bottom, and grilled meats everywhere else. Toss some white cheese cubes in for good measure. The meats are: sausage, pork, beef, and chicken. This was almost a belly buster for the two of us who shared it. We soldiered on and cleaned the plate.

On your way to other parts of the island, such as the Casibari Rock formations or the natural bridge, you pass this place. Stop in on the way or the way back. Spanish skills are helpful.

Bon dia from Aruba.