Arriving at Aruba on Good Friday, the streets are quiet and the stores closed for the day as the residence celebrate the holiday with family and friends. Camping in tents or rustic huts on the beautiful beaches and along the coastline is where we met the locals. The island is very flat with one large hill in the center called the Haystack. a good place for an early morning or late afternoon hike.
The island is home to a natural bridge which collapsed in 2005, but yes it is still used as a major tourist site. An excuse to board tourists on a bus for a small fee and tour the island. LOL
Today's we travelled the island by jeep. 4 people to a vehicle, 6 vehicles in all, followed our guide through two towns to the natural bridge and then off road along the coastline. Nicole took the wheel and drove us through the rocks, up and down the hills and windy curves throwing dust up behind us. Fortunately, we were vehicle number 1 right behind the guide. The guide provided insight to the island through speakers in each vehicle. We had a lot of fun and learned a few things along the way. Nicole did us all proud! This was the only island where piles of rocks were the major attractions., for us it was the beaches. Again lots of beautiful, fine, white sand leading into the warm turquoise water. The day was hot and we all welcomed a swim to wash off the dust and play in the waves..Before ending the tour we drove through the Hotel zone and could tell why this was a desired destination for beach holidays.
With the shops closed we were back on the cruise ship in time for lunch and then out to the pool to catch some more rays. A great day!!
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