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You may have heard that a few airplanes were intentionally sunk as a scuba site. Well, Kent, Stuart, and Kat provided me with some good underwater footage of this area. Here's the assembled video:

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Well, we've seen this before, but I just can't get enough. Made another video of the departure from Queen Beatrix on Runway 11. Here it is:

http://bentpage.net/2012/08/05/departing-runway-11/

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You know, sometimes everything comes together exactly right. Such was the experience at Amuse Bistro last night. Perfect weather, great food, friends, excellent service, the whole kit and koodle. So, ...

I stopped in to the Cigar Emporium yesterday to buy a few Monte Cristo's. Such friendly and helpful service led me to make a little video. LOTS of cigars in the humidor and all in top condition. Light ...

Yesterday, I sat down with Kent, Stuart, and Kat for a talk about scuba diving on the island. They were generous in lending me some great underwater footage, including of sea turtles, crabs, the sunke ...

Fusion is a new restaurant located in the recently remodeled/expanded outdoor mall area, adjacent to the Alhambra Casino. Mrs. 44 and I stopped in there last night to give it a try.

There is a circ ...

Enjoy a very good meal with Mrs. 44 and a good friend two nights ago at White Modern Cuisine. This is fast becoming one of my favorite restaurants on the island, if not the best. Attention to detail, ...

You learn something new every day as the saying goes. I didn't realize that Dushi Bagels and Burgers and Burgers was in the same place (this is the one in front of the Playa Linda).

At any rate, I ...

Okay, it has been about 4 years since my last visit to Yemanja. Not sure why, just didn't get around to it. What a great feed we all had last night. There was Mrs. 44, myself, and two friends. Fine co ...

Thanks to Scott and Leslie of Scott's Brats, I have a new stop for pastry and fresh baked good. They recommended I try Pasteleria La Delizia in Noord. Definitely a good find, and easy to find, too. Th ...

Here's my video visit to Eagle Beach. Amy, you'll notice some of your favorite spots!

http://bentpage.wordpress.com/2012/03/27/eagle-beach-aruba-video-visit/

Bon dia.

44

So after passing by this place, Uncle Kenny's BBQ and Grill, I could no long resist. It's Sunday, after all, and I've been neglecting my craving for seriously roast meat. Uncle Kenny (an Asian fellow) ...

Amy,

You're right on! The Dunkin' is open and Ginger, too. I'm going to try it in a week or so.

Bon dia.

44

JohnT,

Yes, the "Model Train Museum" is the one at the top of the hill before you turn to Baby Beach.

More video on the way, from Aruba and elsewhere. Stay tuned.

44

Well, I finally got to see Mr. Jaap de Vries' model train museum. He was open to the public on flag day and I had a look around. I went back again, by appointment to take video. There are too many thi ...