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LOCAL Friday 9 June 2023

Canadians Lead the Way in Carry-On

We have the pleasure to well. They packed the suitcase
share with you a story one with as much as they could,
of our readers, Antoinetta One day Rick was perus- zipped it up and tried it
DeWit from Maple Ridge, ing on line for the latest in again. It worked every bit
British Columbia, Canada carry-on baggage, when as well for Sue as it did for
has shared with us about something very odd, but in- Rick. The luggage oper-
her two wonderful friends triguing, popped up on the ates with a lithium battery
Sue and Rick. We hope you screen — a carry-on com- and includes a throttle and
enjoy it as much as we did plete with motorized mobil- hand brakes. It became al-
and we thank everyone ity technology assistance. most as exciting as the trip!
who submits their stories for At first it seemed surreal but
trusting us and sharing your he placed the order, and Welcome to Aruba — Sue
awesome stories with us three days later the deliv- and Rick. You have no
and our readers. ery was received at their doubt caught the eyes of
home in Uxbridge, Ontario. many fellow travelers and
The story is as follows; perhaps even started a
Two Canadian travelers Their curiosity continued as whole new traveling phe-
named Rick and Sue have they excitedly opened the nomenon for people with
happily returned to Aruba box, read the instructions mobility challenges.
after a three and a half and tried it out in their drive-
year absence. They have way. It truly was as amazing Enjoy our One Happy Island
dreamt of this vacation for as they imagined. and safe, easy travels back
a long time, and prepared to Canada.q

Why You Should Not Miss Aruba’s Free City Center Street Car Tour

ORANJESTAD - Aruba’s City Center Street Car Caya Betico Croes, mostly referred to as our restaurants. The “I love Aruba” trademark also
- or as we call it in Dutch; “Tram van Oranjes- “main street” has been developed into a pol- belongs to that list. The third stop on the route is
tad’ - is a single track tram line in Oranjestad, lution-free pedestrian mall. The double-decker close to a 5-minute walk to the famous Renais-
the capital city of Aruba. It was inaugurated offers you a 360 degree view of the down town sance Marina showcasing luxurious yachts and
on 22 December 2012, being the first and so far area with a picture perfect scenery of the is- Aruba’s blue waters.
the only passenger rail service on Aruba and land’s clear blue skies. Who would not enjoy
the rest of the Dutch Caribbean. There are two a ride on this beautiful and naturally air-con- The “Tram van Oranjestad” starts from a bal-
trolleys, a single-deck one with 42 seats and a ditioned vehicle? The tour consists of a total of loon loop near the Port of Call and serves the
double-decker with 64 seats. The line was in- 9 stops approximately 200 meters apart from downtown area and ends at Plaza Nicky. The
spired by the popular battery-powered street- each other; all stops are clearly marked. The first ride starts at 10:00 am sharp with intervals
car operation at the Grove in Los Angeles, USA. tram will bring you close to different museums, of 25minutes. The last trolley departs from the
Aruba’s streetcars are powered by hydrogen historical plazas, monuments, the Protestant cruise port at 5:00 pm. Don’t miss this tour of the
fuel cells, which are charged by the island’s church, Aruba’s high- end mall, retail shops, beautiful Aruba’s City Center – it is free for all!q
year-round trade winds. and a variety of local and international cuisine