Check out my new Aruban lawnmower. Just showed up this morning. Lucky for me, too, because the grass (weeds) are getting a bit tall. Check it out right here:
As you can see, more than one showed up. In fact a whole gaggle of them did.
This gang munched away to their hearts’ content. Now, if I could only teach them how to paint, I’d be all finished up here at my shack.
Bon dia from Aruba.
The Windy Side of Aruba, that is the eastern side, can be a challenge for man and machine. There is a road that stretches from San Nicolaas along the shore to the Arikok National Park and then into San Fuego. I see lots of small cars making this trek, much to their peril. Sure, you can make it. You can also get stranded if you’re not careful. Thankfully, that doesn’t happen very often.
I like to ride my bicycle from Savaneta over to the point where I took this photo. The route takes me past the location of the new windmills and several other interesting sites. There is very little traffic, which makes for safer riding, too. The landscape on the windy side can be dramatic, with cliffs, crashing surf, herds of wild goats, and the occasional ship far off at sea. If you take this drive, use caution, take water and a cellphone, and don’t go alone.
Bon dia from Aruba.
Just imagine you’re a cat living on a desert island and in comes the catch of the day:
These three grouper were brought in to Zeerovers in Savaneta, Aruba, DWI. And there is a big old tomcat who loiters for guts and stuff, as do the pelicans. What a meal!
Cafe Capri is located on the main road through Paradera on the island of Aruba, DWI. It’s a great little bar/restaurant where you can eat inside or outside. They describe their food as Venezuelan. Well, I stopped in with a pal, as I never pass up a chance to try some local chow.
We settled in at the bar around lunch time. The place was not crowded and service was quick and competent. We split a mixed grill platter. What a platter it was! Here’s a photo:
There’s lettuce and tomatoes around the edges, french fries on the bottom, and grilled meats everywhere else. Toss some white cheese cubes in for good measure. The meats are: sausage, pork, beef, and chicken. This was almost a belly buster for the two of us who shared it. We soldiered on and cleaned the plate.
On your way to other parts of the island, such as the Casibari Rock formations or the natural bridge, you pass this place. Stop in on the way or the way back. Spanish skills are helpful.
Bon dia from Aruba.
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