SteveAustin Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Since I'm getting ready to do another trip, I figured I should post this one first. Aruba is a tiny island. Only 20 miles long and 6 miles across at its widest point, it's slightly larger than Washington, D.C. It's the westernmost of the Dutch ABC islands Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao. Aruba is dry and sunny with constant cooling trade winds and an average year-round temperature of 82 degrees Fahrenheit or 27 degrees Celsius. The southern, leeward side of the island is famous for its long stretches of powdery white sand beach, while the northern coast features a rugged and dramatic landscape and secluded coves ideal for swimming. Let the tour begin.... Flying in...one of the hurricanes slightly visible way off in the distance. This picture doesn't really do it any justice. These sand bars were out in the middle oh nowhere, surrounded by nothing but the Carribbean Sea. Port of Oranjestad one of the hotels had its own private island. this boat would drive in through a tunnel and take you to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAustin Posted November 11, 2004 Author Share Posted November 11, 2004 this is the view out of the room: walk forward about 5 yards, turn to the right and this is the view: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SteveAustin Posted November 11, 2004 Author Share Posted November 11, 2004 This was our trusty rental. The biggest, baddest 4x4 on the island. Ok, maybe not the biggest, but I drove this little beast over some really rough terrain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAustin Posted November 11, 2004 Author Share Posted November 11, 2004 California light house on the Northern tip of the island. and of course...abandoned building. natural land bridge: the islands more rugged Northern coast: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_El Mamerro Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Goddamn duder, awesome AWESOME images there. That hotel with the island (was it a Sonesta?) was precisely where I stayed when I went there (I was 16). I had frozen drinks and cuban cigars all day in it, while I threw things at iguanas and watched all the topless honeymooning brides. Then I hooked up with a cute Dutch girl who ended up being way too young for anybody's good. Nice memories, I can tell you had a great time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAustin Posted November 11, 2004 Author Share Posted November 11, 2004 native islander cave writings from long, long, ago. the white man discovered the island: one more of the rocky, Northern coastline: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAustin Posted November 11, 2004 Author Share Posted November 11, 2004 and in closing...a three or four shot stitch of the North Western coast. If it was to continue, the light house would be a couple pics to the right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 the 'white man's grafitti' is great! I love it when people used serifs and scripts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAustin Posted November 11, 2004 Author Share Posted November 11, 2004 mamerro, ya know I don't really remember much about that hotel, except for the fact that it had its own island and that boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAustin Posted November 11, 2004 Author Share Posted November 11, 2004 that cave was full of serif and script graffiti. unfortunately the battery was starting to die so I couldn't shoot any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadawhat Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 wow. those are some great flicks! i need a real vacation. but thats not happening anytime soon though. thanks for a new desktop so i can daydream at least. where to next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzep Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 awesome. simply awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAustin Posted November 11, 2004 Author Share Posted November 11, 2004 yo nomada...I can hook you up with a higher res photo if you need one. holler. vacation packages are cheaper than you would imagine. check shit out at least. btw...thanks. Italy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villain Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Wowie... yeah nice daydream there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sneak Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 dope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChupacabra Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 I'm fucking jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfffffffffft Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 steve . great photos... looks like you had a great time... the very last shot is the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
why write? Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 i love the flicks, and i miss the sun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiffer Jet Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAustin Posted November 12, 2004 Author Share Posted November 12, 2004 b u m p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 That's an amazing shot and I'd like a highrez version if that's cool. ........and that's not the two of you is it? I'm guessing you took the photo, but it's nice to think that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAustin Posted November 12, 2004 Author Share Posted November 12, 2004 yeah man I'll hook you up with a high res on monday when I'm back home. I'm at the womans right now. No that isn't us. Just a couple that happened to be walking by at just the right time. I was shameless about it. I snapped off 3 or 4 shots as they went by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 when the sun is just right..... you HAVE to take the pics. It's the law. say 'hi' for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaesthebluntedwonder Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 wow man, really really great flicks. this is getting me amped for when i go to brazil next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poop Man Bob Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 Joggers be sleepin'. Bump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doer5*crew Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 nice pics. place looks b e a utiful! except for those old shity buildings. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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