Lourdes Grotto and Windmills, Aruba

Today’s video takes you on a drive to the Lourdes Grotto in San Nicolaas, Aruba and for a look at the giant windmills at Vader Piet. Consistent with my other “driving directions” pieces, this one shows you how to get there, from the main highway approaching the traffic circle at the west end of San Nicolaas then to the Lourdes Grotto with a quick peek at the statuary, then a litter further out to Vader Piet for a look at those big windmills. Here we go:

Another pleasant drive, this time with a little rain. Although Aruba is known to be a “desert island,” it does rain here from time to time, especially this time of year. And lately, over the past several years, the island is more green than ever. Enjoy your visit.

Published in: on November 21, 2011 at 2:50 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Casi Bari Rocks, Aruba

There are giant granite boulders located at Casi Bari in Aruba. I mean these things things are huge. You can climb a set of rough hewn stairs to the top, passing between the stones, for a great view around the island. Here’s a video showing just that. Please excuse the shaky camera work. I had to speed it up a little and need some more practice with the new camera. At any rate, here we go:

Quite a view from up there, which also gives you a sense of how small the island is. You’re standing near the center of the island from east to west, which means those cruise ships are closer than you think. Still, plenty of room for a visit to Aruba. Stop by, the water’s warm. Bon dia. (For the technically interested, this was the Canon XF100 doing the video work. With a tripod, the video will improve dramatically. Be patient; it’s on the way.)

Published in: on November 19, 2011 at 1:16 am  Leave a Comment  
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Baby Beach to San Nicolaas, Aruba

Here’s a video showing exactly how to drive from Baby Beach, Aruba into the heart of San Nicolaas. Many people ask me for directions to some of my favorite places in Aruba and this video is a good reference. You can make the drive before leaving wherever it is you are, getting familiar with the sights along the way. There’s also a quick look inside the Hollywood Smokehouse and Charlie’s Bar, two great places to stop in for a snack and a beverage. (See other pages here on the blog that show the food.) Here we go.

That was easy! Plenty more of these videos to come. They’ll eventually end up as a series of links on the Aruba Driving Directions page here on my blog. If Aruba ever gets serious about streets signs, you won’t need these videos. In the mean time, well, it never hurts to have a preview of the terrain ahead. Bon dia.

Published in: on November 18, 2011 at 12:36 am  Leave a Comment  
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Driving to Baby Beach, Aruba

Some visitors to Aruba find it a challenge to drive to the southeast tip of the island where Baby Beach is located. The street signs are not exactly clear in Aruba, but the driving is not difficult, just a little slow here and there. Well, if you leave the hotel area and take the main highway (1A) past the airport, all the way to the edge of San Nicolaas, you’re 3/4’s of the way to Baby Beach. From there, just follow this video.

That was easy enough. Baby Beach is a great place for a dip and bit of snorkeling, too. You can hang out here then head into San Nicolaas for a few drinks and a snack. I’ll have a video showing the drive into town very soon.

Bon dia.

Published in: on November 16, 2011 at 1:16 am  Comments (1)  
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