View from the Gym, Aruba

Despite consuming copious amounts of food as depicted in previous posts, I’ve been exercising very regularly. Here in Aruba, I stop by the gym along L.G. Smith Boulevard, that has one heck of a view from the treadmills and elliptical training machines. Take a look.

View from the gym in Aruba.

Yeah, that’s the Caribbean out there with a little stretch of beach. The only thing is, you can’t allow yourself to be distracted while you’re working out. The crystal blue water will do that from time to time. At any rate, I’m enjoying the exercise, keeping the belly to reasonable proportions, and generally improving my health. Be well and bon dia from Aruba.

Published in: on June 26, 2012 at 1:22 pm  Comments (1)  
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Atlantic City Boardwalk

The Atlantic City Boardwalk was the place to be today. Bright sunshine, cool temps, and lots of blue sky overhead. There was a charity walk going on, but the boardwalk was plenty wide for everyone. I stayed out of the casinos and took in the fresh air and fun. Here’s a timelapse video showing a good part of the walk from the Taj Mahal down to Bally’s. Don’t miss the pizza and sausage at the shop in the middle of the tape.

The only thing that could have made this day better was a flight in a small airplane. That’s on for tomorrow. By the way, the video you watched was made from still images captured by the little GoPro camera I reviewed a few days ago.

Published in: on October 23, 2011 at 9:48 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Sea Kayaking

Sea Kayaking is a great way to stay in shape and see nature’s beauty up close. Here in Aruba, you have several options, from guided tours to renting a kayak and striking out on your own. Some people book these adventures through their cruise ship, hotel, or as part of a package deal with a tour operator. One of the favorite places for this activity is an area called Spanish Lagoon. The waters are calm, the fish abundant, and the paddling is easy. Here’s a wide angle view of the area.

This group is part of a tour. There are several points where you can launch your kayak. One is in the Mangel Halto area, another is further south in Savaneta.

Rowing through the shallows by these mangroves, you’ll find all sorts of fish and birds. Further out near the bridge, you’ll find fish around the pilings.

Don’t forget to wear your life jacket and plenty of sunscreen. Afterward, enjoy an ICE-COLD Coca Cola!

Published in: on July 28, 2008 at 12:41 pm  Leave a Comment  
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