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~Amy~® Moderator
Joined: 12 Jul 2002 Posts: 1348 Location: Minneapolis, MN
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Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2013 6:14 am Post subject: We're in Aruba now.... |
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Arrived on time yesterday around 2pm. Luggage was quick, found our driver to take us to Payless for our car and off we went.
Traffic was heavy downtown and there was some police escort/motorcade that we had to pull over for. We asked around later who the gentlemen in the vintage convertible yellow Impala were who were getting a police escort but no one seemed to know.
Checked into Amsterdam Manor and in our room by 3pm. Unpacked, relaxed on the patio with a cold beer, and then to the grocery store for a few things for breakfast. Only needed a couple of things so we went to Cheng's which wasn't as busy as Super Food.
We met Ingrid (dutchdushi) and her husband at the beach bar for happy hour and mojitos. Saw a beautiful sunset last night - so red!
Then hunger set in so we went to Barney's for a casual dinner. Mike had ribs and I had tuna and a salad with goat cheese. Hung out at the bar with Eline and Ron (owners) until about 11pm when we decided it was time to call it a night since we were up so early.
Looks a little cloudy outside but not in a rainy sense so it should be a good day.....every day in Aruba is a good day! _________________ ~Amy~®
Playa del Carmen, MX - March 2017
34th trip to Aruba - May 2017
Munich, Salzburg, Prague - June/July 2017
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~Amy~® Moderator
Joined: 12 Jul 2002 Posts: 1348 Location: Minneapolis, MN
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Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2013 7:45 am Post subject: |
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Just went to the beach to get some chairs - plenty to choose from at 8:30am on Amsterdam Manor's beach. And...the sun is out. There is only a little bit of a breeze but it doesn't feel as hot as the windless days in Sept.
Making some toast - just pulled out the toaster and it's huge (4 slots). Toast anyone? _________________ ~Amy~®
Playa del Carmen, MX - March 2017
34th trip to Aruba - May 2017
Munich, Salzburg, Prague - June/July 2017
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Dennis Aruba Fanatic
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~Amy~® Moderator
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Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2013 8:50 am Post subject: |
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First casualty of the trip - just broke a water glass in the room. oops. _________________ ~Amy~®
Playa del Carmen, MX - March 2017
34th trip to Aruba - May 2017
Munich, Salzburg, Prague - June/July 2017
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ArubaLisa Aruba Fanatic
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costumer Aruba Lover
Joined: 06 Sep 2004 Posts: 42 Location: Michigan
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Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2013 11:34 am Post subject: |
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Have a great time Amy. Look forward to reading how you spend your days! Have a glass(or several glasses) of champagne for me!
Susan. |
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~Amy~® Moderator
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Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2013 5:08 pm Post subject: |
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Great relaxing day at the beach. Had lunch at the beach bar and just chatted with friends most of the day and had a few Brights.
Think we are headed to The Wine Room in a bit and then Screaming Eagle later for dinner...... _________________ ~Amy~®
Playa del Carmen, MX - March 2017
34th trip to Aruba - May 2017
Munich, Salzburg, Prague - June/July 2017
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johntheott Aruba Fanatic
Joined: 02 Dec 2003 Posts: 429 Location: Winchester, MA
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Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2013 10:56 pm Post subject: |
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Wicked awful thunderstorm going on right now! Very still night with no breeze at all until ZAP! Just offshore a lightning bolt hit the water about a mile out! The wind picked up blowing rain and really putting the bars out of business.
Started about 10:30 PM and is still rattling around! Hope for sun tomorrow!
Sent from Divi Resort @ 12:00 AM _________________ John...
"A Free Spirit On An Endless Flight"
CHARLES-BROUNS Jr. |
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~Amy~® Moderator
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Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2013 11:56 pm Post subject: |
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We were at Bingo for drinks/late bite when the thunder and rain started. Just left there and the rain has stopped now.
Went to the Wine Room earlier - GREAT place if you like wine and want to learn more (and taste more) about wine. _________________ ~Amy~®
Playa del Carmen, MX - March 2017
34th trip to Aruba - May 2017
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dutchdushi Aruba Fanatic
Joined: 11 Oct 2009 Posts: 132 Location: the Netherlands
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Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 6:28 am Post subject: |
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We were lucky; we had outside dinner at Yemanja with our two best friends on the island. We left at 10.10 and were all just back home (friends at Casibari, we at the AMBR) when the show started. Sundaymorning now, sky is gray, but it is dry. We didn't wash out, just some pools of water left. |
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~Amy~® Moderator
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Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 7:01 am Post subject: |
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Hi Ingrid (dutchdushi!)
Yes, very gray morning. We have decided no beach for us today and to do a little exploring. Also need to stop by the Bugaloe for lunch today since they are closing tomorrow for one week to do a little work on their floor/deck. _________________ ~Amy~®
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~Amy~® Moderator
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Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 7:18 am Post subject: |
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Mimosas and breakfast on the patio this morning. Cheers! _________________ ~Amy~®
Playa del Carmen, MX - March 2017
34th trip to Aruba - May 2017
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explorer21 Aruba Lover
Joined: 20 Apr 2009 Posts: 71 Location: Hershey, PA
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Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 7:59 am Post subject: |
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Our last full day. Amy, please use your Aruban powers and get the clouds out of here. |
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~Amy~® Moderator
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Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 8:15 am Post subject: |
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I will do my best! LOL!!
At least it's not rain clouds. Hopefully, it will clear up soon. You need to have a last full SUNNY day! _________________ ~Amy~®
Playa del Carmen, MX - March 2017
34th trip to Aruba - May 2017
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~Amy~® Moderator
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Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 10:37 am Post subject: |
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At The Wine Room last night. LOVED this place!
_________________ ~Amy~®
Playa del Carmen, MX - March 2017
34th trip to Aruba - May 2017
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