One Happy Island

I hoped for more sun while I was in Europe, but unfortunately they were having unseasonably cool weather. Longing for some sun and sand, I checked online for cheap tickets to a tropical location and Aruba was the winner! What a wonderful surprise it was!

The beaches were incredible, the water was crystal clear and the people are just phenomenal! Luckily, I chose accommodations away from the main hotel area and amazingly right on the beach! The quiet beaches and seclusion were just what I had hoped for my 10 day beach escape. This awesome adventure included a snorkeling tour on a pirate ship, chilling on the beach with flamingos and horseback riding on the beach to a natural ocean pool. It was a fantastic holiday... I'm definitely coming back!

Renaissance Island has roaming flamingos you can feed!

Parrot fish just looking for a snack

This guy was seriously focused on dinner.

We match!

Aaarrrrggggh Matey!

Hey guys

Antilla Shipwreck

Shadowfast, my gorgeous white stallion (ok, more light grey Aruban sized horse).

Different kind of beast, different kind of desert. #notinthesaharaanymore

The Natural Pool, only navigable via horseback or jeep. Incredible swells!

This little bastards wouldn't quit nibbling me!

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