Well, an advanced copy of Under A Blue Flag just arrived. The cover looks great.
Under A Blue Flag is the sequel to An Island Away, my first book about Aruba. I highly recommend reading the first book before starting the second. Rest assured, your favorite characters are back. The book is schedule for release during the first week in February. It will also be available on Amazon’s Kindle.
Enjoy the reading!
Savaneta, Aruba, DWI. About 0530 in the morning the sun starts peeking over the horizon. From the front patio of my little shack here the dawn puts on as brilliant a show as dusk. Here’s what it looked like this morning.
That bright speck in the upper center right is Venus. (click on the photo to enlarge it) When traveling to a place I know or don’t, I do my best to catch the nature phenomena. They’re typically better than any show and the price can’t be beat.
Bon dia.
If you’re visiting the island of Aruba and can’t do without your double latte mocha whatever from Starbucks, I have good news. A couple of branches have opened. A very nice one opened in the middle of the Renaissance Hotel on the ground floor. Here’s a view from the balcony lobby above.
You can see the miniature wharf where you can catch the boat shuttling you over to the private island. Anyway, from what I understand, WiFi is available here. Take a look at the people enjoying their brew while tapping away on the internet.
Looks like a fine place to check your email, watch the people, and recharge your caffeine batteries. This location is immediately adjacent to the shopping mall with all the high end stores, which may also be therapeutic to some readers of this blog. Enjoy your visit and don’t forget to shut down the computer once in a while and get out in the sunshine.
Bon dia.
Aruba’s Palm Beach is a beautiful stretch of sand. That may be the understatement of the blog. Recently, a few storms passed north of the island. The beach suffered some erosion but now is looking good again. Here’s a panorama taken this morning. (Don’t forget to click on the photo to enlarge it in a separate window.)
The lady is having a nice stroll like many people do during the early morning hours. You can see that fine sand, warm water, and the welcoming palapas. Bring your favorite books, beverages, and friends. Here’s another look, this one angled south toward the Holiday Inn.
There’s a few empty chairs waiting for you. There’s also some wind surfing gear and a couple of boats if you’re looking for a more active endeavor. The hotels did a great job of cleaning up the beaches. These sweeps continue on a daily basis to ensure a comfortable visit.
Bon dia.
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