After a lovely Sunday Brunch at the Hyatt Hotel this morning in Aruba, we went for a walk along Palm Beach. Lo and behold, we came across the sound of bagpipes. Investigating further, we discovered this fellow playing at the water’s edge in front of the Playa Linda Resort.
The man was in the middle of making his music, and as I much as I wanted to ask him about this activity, I didn’t want to interrupt. We listened for a few minutes and then continued on. Perhaps a regular reader of The Bent Page can forward some info. Either way, it was an interesting spectacle, one more thing that sets the Aruba experience apart.
Bon dia from Aruba.
The guy on the left is the one who re-started the club after it had ceased operation many years ago. The next fellow is a resident instructor. Then there’s my pal, and I’m last.
I ride past this church during my morning bicycle trek. My extended stays in Aruba give me opportunities to see many places like this not only from the outside, but also the inside during services and festivals. When you’re out there traveling, don’t forget to check into some of the sites that are not only off the beaten path, but part of the local culture.
This 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.
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