Aruba
One Happy
Island
I just got back from Aruba, and I want to tell you – it’s amazing! Aruba is a small island in the Caribbean, known for its white sandy beaches and tropical climate. Part of the Dutch Caribbean, Aruba has been inhabited since at least 1000 CE, and has been under Dutch administration since 1636. Although it is small – only about 69 square miles – and has a small population of about 100,000, it is a beautiful, friendly, and wonderful place! I loved the island, and met tons of nice people, all of whom were happy, helpful, and very very kind.
On top of all my sightseeing, I ate some great food! The award-winning Dutch Pancake House – “Best Breakfast in Aruba” was actually so good we ate there two days in a row! The Poffertjes, or Dutch-style silver dollar pancakes – were to die for. Seriously, how amazing do these look?
We also had the Sweet Dutch Pancakes – yum! These were topped with vanilla ice cream, strawberries, and powdered sugar. Indulgent, sure, but it’s vacation! If you’ve never had pancakes topped with ice cream, now is the time!
One of the other amazing places we ate was Aquarius, a contemporary restaurant located in the Renaissance Aruba Marina Hotel, right in the heart of Oranjestad, the capital of Aruba. Unlimited seafood, plus fresh lobster and crab legs cooked on a grill right in front of us. Even the atmosphere at Aquarius was beautiful – sleek wood, glass, metal, and of course, all that delicious food! They had buffet and a la carte options, which was great, and would be especially helpful for a larger group!
