Monday at Aruba: going to town.

@marguicha (215403)
Chile
September 16, 2019 5:11pm CST
Today we woke up earlier because we wanted to go to Oranjestad. At 10 am we were at the bus stop, ready to go there. The trip to Oranjestad was perfect! We went in a small van (with AC and $2 each) to the city. There we took a free small and colorful engine than took us around the small city (maybe 20 or so blocks). From there, we saw some places where we wanted to do some shopping. We went to 2 touristy places where they sell all sorts of souvenirs. I did not buy anything because all was cheaper in real shops. But Dixie bought hats that said I love Aruba for all her grandkids. We then went for lunch. We wanted to try Arubian food. It was nice but not the best I have eaten. We the went shopping. And I bought a watch for myself. I did not have one since the burglars entered my house and stole all I had. Then we went to one of those shops where they sell only white 100% cotton garments. Dixie bought a pair of bermudas, some shorts and a blouse. I bought the most beautiful pair of shorts. I never see this sort of things in my country. We came by bus, happy and ready for a nap. Humberto is playing some chess online before taking a nap and I´ll take my nap after this post. See you later, friends
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@JudyEv (325755)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Sep 19
I'm glad you had such an enjoyable day. It's nice to pick up a few things that you can't get anywhere else.
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@marguicha (215403)
• Chile
17 Sep 19
I would never make the time to go to buy a watch. Now I have a good one at a reasonable price.
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@LadyDuck (458006)
• Switzerland
17 Sep 19
One thing that I remember about Aruba is that the restaurants were not so great. I had a lot better food in the French part of Sint Maarten.
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@marguicha (215403)
• Chile
17 Sep 19
I ate a dinner to be remembered at the French part of Sint Maarten several years ago.
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@LadyDuck (458006)
• Switzerland
17 Sep 19
@marguicha There are some great restaurant at the French part of Sint Maarten, we always enjoyed dining there.
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@marguicha (215403)
• Chile
18 Sep 19
@LadyDuck I hope that wasn´t destroyed by last year´s hurricane.
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@shaggin (71664)
• United States
16 Sep 19
I cannot wear anything white I stain it up the first time I wear it.
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@marguicha (215403)
• Chile
16 Sep 19
Dixie told me the same thing today Yet she bought white garments to use here.
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@Deepizzaguy (94514)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
17 Sep 19
I am happy to learn that you are enjoying your vacation in Aruba.
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@marguicha (215403)
• Chile
17 Sep 19
I am. My friends have been like family to me for a long time.
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@Deepizzaguy (94514)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
18 Sep 19
@marguicha That is good to know.
@LindaOHio (156056)
• United States
17 Sep 19
It sounds like you are all having a great time! Enjoy!
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@marguicha (215403)
• Chile
17 Sep 19
We are having fun. I´ll take a shower in a minute now to get ready for the beach.
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@Starkinds (32703)
• India
17 Sep 19
Wow you have lots of fun in Aruba I am happy for you
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@marguicha (215403)
• Chile
17 Sep 19
Thank you very much.
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@Starkinds (32703)
• India
17 Sep 19
@marguicha welcome
@Tampa_girl7 (48929)
• United States
16 Sep 19
It sounds like you had a nice day.
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@marguicha (215403)
• Chile
16 Sep 19
We did. Thank you.
• United States
17 Sep 19
Glad you're enjoying your time in Aruba. Hopefully one day I'll visit there.
@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
16 Sep 19
Do you go to Aruba every year?
@marguicha (215403)
• Chile
16 Sep 19
No, but I go often, maybe every 3 or 4 years.
@TheHorse (205714)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 Sep 19
Sounds like a good day!
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@marguicha (215403)
• Chile
16 Sep 19
It was. Now I´ll go see what we will do in the evening.
@NJChicaa (115992)
• United States
16 Sep 19
Sounds like a wonderful trip!
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@marguicha (215403)
• Chile
16 Sep 19
We did a lot of sightseeing, thanks to the little train.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 Sep 19
Enojy the moments and the day.
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@marguicha (215403)
• Chile
16 Sep 19
That´s what I do.
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@Aleskys (5880)
• Venezuela
16 Sep 19
I went aruba two years ago and I really enjoyed its beaches and walks, the nightlife is impressive ..
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@marguicha (215403)
• Chile
16 Sep 19
I love Aruba. I was invited here the first time by a friend who lived in Caracas. Aruba is very near Venezuela.