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Thursday 2 February 2023
The Ostrich Farm

on cue Mr. Ostrich flapped his wings excit-
edly and poked around the ground with his
bill, triggering Mrs. Ostrich who ran around
in circles, flapped her wings and also poked
around, before collapsing on the ground in a
heap of feathers, allowing him to mount her,
shaking, winding and spiraling his head in all
direction!

Mr. Ostrich concluded his unexpected per-
formance with a loud honking, his eyes roll-
ing, then got up in a huff to nonchalantly strut

away, leaving his wife and the scrutiny of our
cameras.
Matividiri – One of the most entertaining va- It was a surprise reality TV moment, and not
cation activities is a visit to the Ostrich Farm, usually included in the regular program.
a popular stopover on most island jeep tours. Feeding the Ostriches is however always on
the program, and they are eternally hungry,
Locals and visitors enjoy the guided ostrich and fun!
tour at the farm and features a well-stocked
locally crafted and produced Art Boutique. Tours are available daily every half hour from
The highlight of the visit is always the fun inter- 10– 3pm. No reservations needed for small
action with the resident ostriches and emus, groups.
including a trip to the incubators and the bird
kindergarten, housing baby ostriches, baby Matividiri 57, Open
emus, chicken and ducks, and even a land daily from 10:00 AM till 4:00 PM
turtle! Telephone: 5859630
For more information go to the website: www.
It was a National Geographic moment when arubaostrichfarm.comq

Aruba Tourism

Authority

honored loyal

visitors at Costa

Linda Beach

Resort Aruba

EAGLE BEACH - Recently, Aruba 20+ years “Goodwill Ambassador” to the guests who visit Aruba be-
Tourism Authority representative and 36+ years “Emerald Ambassa- tween the 10-20-35 and more con- Ms. Kimberley Richardson repre-
Ms. Kimberley Richardson had the dor”. secutive year mark. senting the Aruba Tourism Author-
great pleasure in honoring many ity, and members of the Costa
loyal Aruba visitors with their dis- The honorees are: Mr. John and The couple loves coming to the Linda Beach Resort bestowed the
tinctive certificates. These cer- Mrs. Mary C. Rociola from Illinois, island for it’s year-round sunny Ambassador certification to the
tificates are a way to say “Masha United States, who have been hon- weather, the friendliest people, honorees, presented them with
Danki” for continuously choosing ored as Goodwill Ambassadors. the sincerity of Aruba’s people, the gifts, and also thanked them for
Aruba as a favorite vacation des- This symbolic honorary title is pre- cleanliness of the island and the choosing Aruba as their favorite
tination. The titles are as following: sented on behalf of the Minister of fact that it’s the best place in the vacation destination and their
10+ years “Distinguished Visitor”, Tourism as a token of appreciation world to vacation. home-away-from-home.q