We’ve been in Aruba for 24 hours. Beachquest 2018 continues! Our last visit to the “Happy Island” was over 20 years ago and it’s nice to be back. I’m sure it’s changed quite a bit over our absence but since I can barely remember last month I can’t point out any specifics other than a few new looking beach resorts.
Speaking of beaches, we just happened to find one, which I know is a big shock to everyone. We landed under a large shade tree on Palm Beach that we shared with one large green iguana and numerous small blue iguanas. They seemed to be as content staring at the water as us. I couldn’t talk them into joining us for a swim when we finally wandered into the slightly chilly water. Speaking of chilly.....I need to apologize to some of my friends in Texas that I keep sending weather reports. 19 in Burleson, 82 in Aruba!
Over the years another good friend/relative Richard White has steered me to some mighty fine dining establishments. Mostly they have been BBQ joints around the Kansas City area (current temperature 21 degrees). So when Richard has a a recommendation I listen. He told me about a place he had visited in Aruba a few years ago. His description had my mouth watering so I was anxious for Beth and I to give it a try. Once again I humbly bow to his greatness. Zeerovers is a small waterside restaurant that was just a short bus ride away. Outdoor picnic tables along the docks where local fisherman were bringing in the days catch (can’t get much fresher than that). We had an amazing meal of unbreaded fried shrimp, cornbread and fries. The shrimp are sold by weight. We simply said we want enough for two hungry people. The gentleman behind the counter smiled, dug his hand into a cooler and offered up what he called a “big handful” of shrimp that had been swimming around the island earlier in the day. After what seemed like an eternity (probably 4-5 minutes) those perfectly fried morsels were delivered to our table. Soon after and for the next half hour or so our tastebuds were doing cartwheels of joy. I was reminded of the line from Field of Dreams about heaven.....Zeerovers is pretty darn close. Thanks Richard, I owe you one!
http://www.aruba.com/things-to-do/zeerover
We just finished our last beach swim at Eagle Beach. In a few hours we’ll be back on board and start our two day, 1077 mile journey back to Miami. As Jimmy crooned and I’ve quoted before, “it’s been a lovely cruise”.
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| True Happiness! |
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| Fresh "Catch of the Day" being unloaded on the Zeerovers Dock |
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| Our kind of place! |
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| Aruban Sunrise |
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| Eagle Beach |
