Eagle Beach, Aruba (video)

Eagle Beach is one of the largest and best beaches in Aruba, if not the entire Caribbean. As the number of hotels and condos has increased in Aruba, people talk about the beaches getting crowded. Sometimes they are crowded but many times, as you’ll see in this video, there is more than enough space. Take a look:

As you can see, there was hardly anyone on the beach. This video was taken on a Friday, about the middle of the morning. All you need to enjoy Eagle Beach is suntan lotion, a towel, and the right attitude. May I recommend a good book?

Bon dia from Aruba.

Published in: on November 16, 2008 at 11:25 am  Leave a Comment  
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A Peek At Venezuela (from Aruba)

On a clear day, you can see Cerro Santa Ana in Venezuela from Aruba. I took this video from Savaneta Beach, which is only a few hundred yards from my house. Take a look.

There are people who wind and kite surf between Venezuela and Aruba. This is an impressive feat. Not something I would try, not without a waterproof passport. Still, it could be fun. Remember to enjoy your watersports and international relations responsibly.

Bon dia (again) from Aruba.

Published in: on November 14, 2008 at 12:31 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Alto Vista Chapel, Aruba

The Alto Vista Chapel in Aruba overlooks the Caribbean Sea on the east side of the island. This quaint place of worship is unique on the island. There are many larger churches scattered about, but this one stands off by itself. Here’s a short video to give you and idea of the place.

Still an active place of worship, the Alto Vista Chapel also hosts weddings and other religious ceremonies. It is a stop on many of the regular island tours as well as a popular destination for people to come and pay their respects. It had been a location in my novel, An Island Away, but was cut from the final draft. I’m working to include it in the sequel, Under A Blue Flag, but we’ll see.

Bon dia from Aruba!

Published in: on November 12, 2008 at 11:17 am  Leave a Comment  
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Old Man and The Sea Restaurant (video)

The Old Man and The Sea Restaurant opened in the summer of 2008. It has quickly become a favorite among Aruba’s visitors as well as the locals. I posted some photos of the restaurant several months ago. Now, I’d like to share this video, which gives a better impression of the space.

You can see that the tables are well-spaced for a romantic dining experience at the edge of the Caribbean Sea. The food here is inventive and quite good. I’ll be enjoying another supper here soon, so check back for more photo and videos.

Many scenes from my novel, An Island Away, take place in actual locations that can be seen in Aruba. The Old Man and The Sea restaurant has found its way into the sequel, Under A Blue Flag. A pair of characters go there for a dinner one night only to have it interrupted by a fortuitous incident.

Bon dia from Aruba!

Published in: on November 11, 2008 at 10:39 am  Leave a Comment  
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