Ritz Construction, Aruba

Ritz Carlton is constructing a new hotel in Aruba. It is located just north of the Marriott complex. At the time of this writing, the main road leading to Malmok has been diverted around the site, leaving the bridge to Bakval impassable as you can see in this first photo.

The building site itself shows signs of foundation work, which is evident in this next photo. (The Marriott hotel can be seen in the right corner.)

And here is another view from the other direction.

The reinforcing rods sticking up from the ground will probably tie the building into the pilings on which the structure will stand. It was difficult to get a good angle for photographing the site because there is an eight foot fence around it. Probably wise to keep gawkers like me away. At any rate, there is the update on the Ritz construction.

Bon dia.

Published in: on August 29, 2010 at 11:48 am  Leave a Comment  
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Timelapse Video, Madrid

No shortage of posts about Madrid, Spain on The Bent Page. I found this video through a message board I frequent.

http://vimeo.com/9545410

Click on the link above for a brilliant timelapse video showing many of the great places to see in Madrid.

Published in: on August 23, 2010 at 11:15 am  Leave a Comment  
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Another great one!

Aruba is known for its sunsets and last evening there was nice show:

That photo doesn’t really do it justice. There was more pink the high clouds and around the edges. Oh, well, will have to go out and get another shot. Still, not too shabby.

Published in: on August 12, 2010 at 3:35 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Snow Belly

As mentioned previously, I’m in the process of remodeling a bathroom at my shack in Aruba. Of course, tile is required to cover the walls. One of the supply houses where I purchased some tile has a house cat. They call her “Tiles.”

Tiles is not a very creative name but I give them credit for the effort. I renamed her “Snow Belly.” I mean, check out that fine white fur there. She’s doing a good job, taking out mice and other small creatures, all the while keeping herself in pretty form. You have to celebrate that. And remember, be kind to animals, it’s one of the keys that unlocks the gates of heaven.

Published in: on August 8, 2010 at 10:25 am  Leave a Comment  
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