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We're back from our trip and had a wonderful time, loved Aruba. I can see why people go back again and again.

Just wanted to say thanks to Corrine for the Iguana Joe's suggestion. Very nice spot ...

I've always used the CruiseTT website: http://ports.cruisett.com/schedule/Aruba/487-Oranjestad. It's usually pretty accurate.

May 1 is going to be a busy day so we've planned that for our "stay at ...

Perfect! On Google maps, it looks like it is between Palm Beach and Eagle Beach so we'll head down that way first before going to the lighthouse. We can stop at the old windmill on the way for pictu ...

One more question. It looks like we'll need to take some carrots for the donkeys at the sanctuary. Is there a little grocery store in the Palm Beach area where we pick some up?

Thanks again for ...

Maybe I should have said the jeep tour takes you to MORE places than I want. I didn't want such a long tour and wasn't interested in the natural pool (the ride sounds scary) or snorkeling (since we'l ...

Thanks, Lenny.

I think I have it plotted out now on Google maps.
First we'll go to the lighthouse
Then down to the Casibari Rock Formations
Then the Donkey Sanctuary
Then I think I can get from ...

Thanks, Corrine. I did look into the jeep tours because that seemed a lot easier than trying to figure out how to get everywhere. But they don't seem to go where I want to go.

Let us know how you like Don Pinchos. It doesn't look like it would be too far out of the way. The Casabari Cafe would work too since we're already planning a stop there.

We're going to go downto ...

Will do, Lenny. Is it on the way to the gold mill ruins?

Still looking for lunch advice. Smile

Thanks, Amy!

Now I'm thinking it would be better to start with the lighthouse. We may stop by Arashi or Boca Catalina too, while we're in the neighborhood.

What road would I take from the lig ...

We'll be in Aruba next month (staying at Occidental Grand) and plan to rent a car one day to explore the island. I bought the map and I've gotten a general idea of the location of most things but I'm ...

I'll keep your seat warm for you, Glenn. Smile

Anything else we should check out in Oranjestad? I'd like to see the fort. Where does the trolley take you?

Thanks, Corrine, that sounds great. I will check it out.

Thanks, Glenn! I figured it would good to avoid Oranjestad. I was worried Palm Beach would get pretty crowded but it sounds like it wouldn't be a good day for driving around the island either, so ma ...

Looks like there will be two holidays during our stay (April 26-May 2). King's Day is the day we arrive so I'm not too worried about that one, but Labor Day is on May 1. There are also 3 cruise ship ...