Arashi Beach, Aruba, DWI

Arashi Beach can be found near the northwest end of the island. It’s a relatively small beach, but there’s plenty of sand to stretch out on. New palapa huts have been built along with a convenient parking lot, too. Take a look.

arashi2Now that is an inviting scene. Picture yourself stretched out there, or frolicking in the water, or chatting with a friend. Dare I mention reading a good book? I could name a few. Anyway, to get to Arashi Beach, you simply drive along the main road toward to the lighthouse until you come to the appropriately labeled wall that looks like this:

arashi1And you have arrived at a little slice of paradise. Enjoy it responsibly and always use sunscreen!

Bon dia.

Published in: on September 14, 2009 at 3:56 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Colorado Point Panorama

Here is an assembly of photos to create a 360 degree panorama looking off Colorado Point at the south end of the island of Aruba, DWI. It doesn’t fit here to try this link:

http://www.danielputkowski.com/main/colorado_pt360/colorado_pt360.html

The point can be bleak, but that’s the striking beauty of it. The colors of the rocks vary, as does the sea. It’s worth a stop at this point for a photo op if you find yourself on the island.

Bon dia.

Published in: on September 10, 2009 at 1:32 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Hot Take-Away

In my quest for ever more cholesterol, I gave Hot Take Away a try. This place is located on the main road that runs to Paradera here in Aruba, DWI. It’s not hard to find as you can see that HOT sign from half a mile away.

hotaUpon arrival, you go inside and pay, at this time Afl. 14.50 (about $8 US). You’ll get a ticket like this:

hotbThen you’re back outside in line where some nice ladies will ladle in the food like this:

hotcThe Sunday BBQ meal includes a small mountain of fried rice, potato salad, several pieces of roast chicken and about half a rack of ribs. Upon arrival at my shack, I launched into that food and forgot to take another photo. If you’ve been out and about all morning and missed breakfast, then the Hot Take-Away Sunday BBQ is a great way to fill up. You can’t beat the price for the volume. Be sure to have the cholesterol limiting pharmaceutical of choice on hand, however. This food is not light.

Bon dia from Aruba.

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Published in: on September 8, 2009 at 12:01 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Some Aruba Sights, video

It’s been a long time since I put together a little video footage of Aruba. So here’s one. It starts on the south end of the island, looking off Colorado point. Then takes a look at Baby Beach, the former Esso Colony and refinery. You’ll see Roger’s Beach, too, and Lourdes Grotto. Then it skips up to the middle of the island at Arikok National Park. From there see a small church in Piedra Plat then Eagle Beach, Arashi Beach, and finally California Lighthouse. Here it is.

Bon dia from Aruba.

Published in: on September 7, 2009 at 6:00 am  Leave a Comment  
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