Driving to Casibari, Aruba

The previous post showed the climb to the top of the Casibari Rock Formation. Here’s another video showing how to get there. It begins on the main highway, heading FROM the high rise hotel area coming into the Sasaki Traffic Circle. From there, you’ll see exactly how to get to the Casibari Rocks.

An easy drive to be sure. Be careful on the traffic circles, they can be a little tricky. The drive from the hotel area to Casibari is only about 10 minutes or so, depending upon traffic. Part of the video is accelerated to take out the boring stuff. Videos like this will continue, giving an inside look at Aruba and the many things the island has to offer. Bon dia.

Published in: on November 20, 2011 at 12:39 pm  Comments (1)  
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Casi Bari Rocks, Aruba

There are giant granite boulders located at Casi Bari in Aruba. I mean these things things are huge. You can climb a set of rough hewn stairs to the top, passing between the stones, for a great view around the island. Here’s a video showing just that. Please excuse the shaky camera work. I had to speed it up a little and need some more practice with the new camera. At any rate, here we go:

Quite a view from up there, which also gives you a sense of how small the island is. You’re standing near the center of the island from east to west, which means those cruise ships are closer than you think. Still, plenty of room for a visit to Aruba. Stop by, the water’s warm. Bon dia. (For the technically interested, this was the Canon XF100 doing the video work. With a tripod, the video will improve dramatically. Be patient; it’s on the way.)

Published in: on November 19, 2011 at 1:16 am  Leave a Comment  
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Savaneta Water Tank

At the eastern edge of the area in Aruba known as Savaneta, there is a large water tank high up on the hill. When visitors ask me to give them a tour around the island, we drive up there for a beautiful panoramic view. Here’s a photo of the tank in the distance, as seen from a helicopter over the more populated area of the borough.

Just follow the winding road up to the silver tank in the middle of the frame. This location is a little tricky to find. In a couple of months I’ll be making one of those Aruba driving videos of mine that will show exactly how to get there. One note of caution: park with your car facing to the east, into the wind because when you open the door, the wind can catch it and kink the hinges. Hold tight to your hats as well.

Published in: on October 10, 2011 at 11:38 am  Leave a Comment  
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Aruba to Miami

As a frequent visitor to Aruba, I fly a regular route between Miami and my favorite island. I made this video of the return trip, showing the takeoff, a view of Aruba from above, and then the landing in Miami. Take a look, and don’t forget, it’s in full 1080 HD for you full screen junkies.

It was a great flight, especially the first few minutes, looking down at the island, seeing all the sights from on high. Those puffy clouds didn’t really get in the way. Once again, I’d like to thank American Airlines for carrying my safely along this route. We’ve been traveling together for more than 17 years.

Published in: on September 20, 2011 at 1:38 pm  Leave a Comment  
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