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Wednesday 28 June 2023

Today Is Going To Be A Good Day

ities to a world-class animal and Pacific Steamship Co.
shelter with veterinary care called ‘California’ that
and round-the-clock staffs. shipwrecked in the area in
With the input from the Aru- 1891. Therefore they came
ban community and visitors up with the idea of build-
they provide the best care ing a lighthouse that could
for these animals. Please indicate the island’s east-
check out their website for ern tip to ships with its light.
more information: www. www.arubalighthouse.com
philipsanimalgarden.com. will give you more informa-
Here’s why: Aruba Today The guided tours are even to Philip’s Animal Garden. tion.
collected some things to free of charge. If you are We are not talking about The Lighthouse
do BEYOND the beach. Yes, not up to walking, you can a zoo here, this is actually No, you would not think Kayak in the Mangroves
we know. Aruba, located drive through the park, one a sanctuary for all types of this as a hidden gem. Mangel Halto at Savaneta
15 miles north of Venezu- way or another this park is of creatures, from horses The California Lighthouse is definitely a place not to
ela in the warm waters of a great place to spend an to peacocks, kangaroos is actually one of the most miss out on. The beauti-
the southern Caribbean, is entire day. Cruising through to turtles, monkeys, goats, known highlights in Aruba ful beach with the natu-
home to beautiful white- the landscape you end up and many, many more dif- and many repeated guests ral mangroves is simply a
sand beaches, 82-degree at some of the most stun- ferent species. The place most probably took the ride beauty, but if you are into
days, and thus ideal for the ning beaches like Dos Pla- was founded in 2009 and uphill already. But, there is a more active way to enjoy
perfect beach day. But we ya or Daimara Beach. In To- it is the only organization a significant change to this the nature: take a kayak.
are also blessed with some tal the park consists of 7907 rescuing and rehabilitat- tower. Since September While you are doing some
of the warmest people in acres protected nature ing exotic animals in Aru- 2016 you can climb the workout -as it might get a
the world and our island is with a richness of animals ba, which has resulted in top. In 2015 Stichting Monu- little windy and rough-, you
19.6 miles long and 6 miles living in it. The Aruban whip- an amazing collection of mentenfonds started the will see the island from a
across, with a total area of tail lizard (cododo), Aruban these animals. They pro- restoration of the Califor- different perspective. You
70 square miles. Bit more cat eye snake (santanero) vide a suitable living envi- nia Lighthouse. The project can even make a stop to
to discover than the white and endangered rattle ronment for all the rescued finished in September 2016 do some snorkeling at the
stretch on the coastline we snake (cascabel) are just animals. Up until now the and the Lighthouse is now reef. Its fun, it’s healthy and
say. Let’s mention some of some of them, you can also owner, Philip, has built this open for visitors to enjoy for sure something else.
these hidden gems. admire these close in the shelter with his own efforts; the beautiful view from the There are several compa-
park’s Visitors’ Center. For building all the cages from top. The construction of the nies that offer kayak tours,
Nature Calls more information, visit the scratch, designing all struc- California Lighthouse start- we had good experience
The Arikok National park is website www.arubanation- tures and welding them ed in 1915. The name ‘Cali- with The Shack Kayak
worth the ride. We love the alpark.org with his own bare hands. His fornia’ came from a vessel Tours Aruba, find them on
hikes that are guided by goal is to upgrade the facil- of the West India Company Facebook.q
the park’s rangers whose Philip's Animal Garden
job is to maintain trails and To stay with the animals,
protect natural resources. let’s hop to an amazing
The flora and fauna are place. Something different
beautiful and the histori- to do, an experience that
cal sites tell you about the is to be enjoyed by peo-
island’s indigenous roots. ple of all ages. Welcome