The Natalie Hollaway story looms in Aruba. The people there don't like talking about it.
Hoosband and I left the ship around 11ish and walked around. We shopped for a little while. We had been to Aruba on our Honeymoon trip and had snorkled so we really didn't make plans for this cruise. We met up with a guy named Rocky who ended up being awesome! We were somewhat skeptical at first when he asked if he could take us around and show us the island. Two more couples joined us in our bus and for $30 US we were shown the entire island in 3 hours. It was an AWESOME tour. We climbed these rock formations which took us to a peak in Aruba where we could see all over the island. Rocky explained the history of the island, the crime rate, unemployment, buying property, business etc. We saw the California Lighthouse, the water plant, beaches, housing communities, Natural Bridge, coral beach, an old abandoned fort, several cities AND how cashews are produced. I was so excited when I got back to the ship and realized the island tour booked through the cruise line for Aruba was over $65.
That night we went to Carlos and Charlies. I must say the Mai Tai's were quite refreshing there. We all had a great time...ok not all of us. MOST of us had a great time dancing and acting crazy. I think we all agree that Ann got the funny award for the night. Anyone else agree? Golfer Barbie danced with Prince Ken. It was hilarious.
We walked back to the ship and let me just say the conversation was rated "don't let your mother hear you talk like that" but funny nonetheless. Seriously, it was a great time by all. We left Aruba around 12:30 where there was a HUGE midnight buffet and pool party on board the ship.
We met Chicago Ken that night too!!! (AkA Mike from Chicago). He took us and showed us the helicopter pad on the ship. It was an AWESOME "JACK I'm flying" moment. We were at the front of the ship and the wind was just incredible. The stars brighter than I have ever seen them in my entire life.
I went to the Casino and everyone else went to sleep....
Tomorrow: Curacao
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