Recently, at a social event, I had the honor of meeting the current Miss Aruba. A charming and interesting young lady, I was impressed with her studies and presentation. Here we are:
Miss Aruba with author Daniel Putkowski
As you can see, I’m several drinks into the evening. Miss Aruba was gracious enough to tolerate my ramblings. I wish her the best of luck in future contests and with her career.
All around the island of Aruba, you’ll find great signage, some of it hand-painted. The names of the stores, bars, restaurants, and various other businesses will amaze and intrigue you. Take a look at this one:
The NEW BIG NEW MINI market. Huh?
That’s right! This place is the NEW – BIG – NEW, mini market. Has to be a winner because they have that giant Coca-Cola bottle on the left. Anyway, if you’re on the island, go for a ride and see the sights, including the local signs. Lots of laughs.
Il Faro Blanco is the restaurant on the northwest tip of Aruba, as the name suggests, situated by the lighthouse. Today, I enjoyed a very pleasant business lunch there. Great Italian vegetable soup and a ravioli bolognese. Tasty and good service. Sorry, no food photos, but here is the view:
View from Il Faro Blanco restaurant in Aruba.
The vista at sunset can be spectacular. Hopefully, I’ll have the opportunity for a supper there soon. Bon dia.
The Bent Page 
The jetway…
Whoever invented the jetway was a genius. This piece of machinery conducts us from the airport terminal to the aircraft, out of the weather and along a generally sloping path that is much better than the old stairs. Here’s a look at a waiting jetway at Aruba’s Queen Beatrix Airport.
Empty jetway at Aruba’s Queen Beatrix Airport.
Lots of frequent flier miles begin and end in these jetways. And if you find yourself in a place where they don’t have one, well, then you’ve really gone somewhere else. Enjoy the journey.
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on February 11, 2013 at 7:41 pm Comments (1)Tags: airport, Aruba, jetway, photo, photos, travel, vacation