For many years, Brisas del Mar restaurant served diners in Savaneta, Aruba, DWI. It went through various owners, quality levels, and styles. Last year, a small storm managed to do some major damage to the waterfront building housing the restaurant. The owners decided not to reopen. Now the building is being demolished to make way for some waterfront villas. Here’s a photo of what remains of the old building.
Kind of sad to see it in this condition. However, just to the right of this photo, you’ll find a billboard announcing the new villas. Here’s a look at that.
These villas are a bit out of character for Savaneta, where time has sort of stood still these last 50 years. Nonetheless, people want to live beside the ocean and it’s the rare property here that can offer the opportunity. Oh, well.
Bon dia from Aruba.
I like this kind of place. You’re on the water without being in the sand. You’re close to friends new and old. And you have the opportunity for a game of dominoes, or pool, or just a chat. You might see the catch of the day coming in, or feed a pelican, or watch the local tom cat stalking around. There is no programed feel to the place, just a regular joint where you can put your feet up, kick back, and relax. Sounds just right, doesn’t it?
The man was in the middle of making his music, and as I much as I wanted to ask him about this activity, I didn’t want to interrupt. We listened for a few minutes and then continued on. Perhaps a regular reader of The Bent Page can forward some info. Either way, it was an interesting spectacle, one more thing that sets the Aruba experience apart.
The guy on the left is the one who re-started the club after it had ceased operation many years ago. The next fellow is a resident instructor. Then there’s my pal, and I’m last.
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