Aruba: Final Days
As I'm writing this post, we have returned to Wisconsin's frozen tundra. The change has been shocking. Temperatures for us have dropped from 88F in Oranjestad to an expected -12F tonight.
During our last week in Aruba, Julia spent a lot of time sunning on the beach and snorkeling in the water. I put in over ten miles a day walking, reading books, and relaxing in the shade. We had some great meals at the apartment and one really good meal at an Italian restaurant in Eagle Beach.
On our last night, we were total tourists. We went on a pirate ship booze cruise. For $30, the two hour sunset cruise included an open bar and encouragement to jump off the ship (after signing waivers).
The average age on the boat was over 50, so there weren't a lot of volunteers to swing off the rope swing into the ocean. I have previously mentioned that Julia is a strong swimmer, so she was all in.
I can swim if my life depended upon it, but it didn't. I did momentarily set my cocktail …
During our last week in Aruba, Julia spent a lot of time sunning on the beach and snorkeling in the water. I put in over ten miles a day walking, reading books, and relaxing in the shade. We had some great meals at the apartment and one really good meal at an Italian restaurant in Eagle Beach.
On our last night, we were total tourists. We went on a pirate ship booze cruise. For $30, the two hour sunset cruise included an open bar and encouragement to jump off the ship (after signing waivers).
The average age on the boat was over 50, so there weren't a lot of volunteers to swing off the rope swing into the ocean. I have previously mentioned that Julia is a strong swimmer, so she was all in.
I can swim if my life depended upon it, but it didn't. I did momentarily set my cocktail …
