Harleys at Charlie’s

This post is for my brother-in-law. He and his wife have a pair of Harley-Davidson motorcycles and enjoy riding them most everywhere. Of course, driving to Aruba would be difficult. The good news is you can rent a Harley here on the island and take a guided tour or go exploring on your own. One of the regular stops on the tour is Charlie’s Bar, my favorite watering hole. Here’s a look at the bikes parked out front.

charlieharley_1That’s a nice selection of hardware there. While I’m not much of motorcycle enthusiast, I appreciate the vibe. It has to be a barrel of fun, especially on a Caribbean isle, just rolling along, sunshine on you, breeze blowing, taking in the sights. Nice way to ride.

charlieharley_2There in the background you see Charlie’s Bar, a San Nicolaas institution since 1941. On or off your bike, join us here for some refreshment. And please wear you helmet!

Bon dia from Aruba.

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Motorcycles, Island Style

If you like to tour on motorcycles, you’ll find a couple of operations on the island of Aruba that can set you up with a rig. There is a Harley-Davidson dealer as well as an independent operator who is located at the Paseo Herencia Mall by the large hotels. You can rent motorcycles as well as go on a guided tour with a guy who knows the island inside and out. Here’s a photo of his bikes:

The tour usually starts on the north end of the island, heads up to the lighthouse at California point where you’ll have a great view of the Caribbean. Then you’ll motor south, check out some local spots, great scenery, possibly stop in to a local fisherman’s wharf. Eventually you’ll work you way into San Nicolaas, my favorite town, and stop at Charlie’s Bar. From there, you’re on your own and it’s easy to find your way back. Then again, half the fun may be getting lost. You’ll only have a great time. On this island, you can’t go wrong.

As things progress here at the Bent Page, I’ll continue to add more photos and descriptions of activities, restaurants, and things to see in Aruba. Please let me know of your own experiences of if I’ve left anything out.

Published in: on July 9, 2008 at 8:55 pm  Comments (1)  
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