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Message from a friend in the Netherlands

NIJMEGEN, NETHERLANDS versity in Nijmegen, Nether- until further notice, curfews occupied but I have some
— The generations are dif- lands and this has been my have been implemented, friends that would rather be
ferent because of their life experience concerning the and limit to items you are at school than stay home.
experiences and each Corona Virus so far. allowed to purchase … I At the moment of writing it
have their own perspec- mean I can’t even go out- hasn’t been made clear as
tive. Aruba Today is con- Going into this I thought it side to play soccer with my to how we will be able to
necting to the younger was going to be chill. Stay- friends. Get up a little too continue the school year,
generation abroad to see ing a couple of days inside late and you’ll be lucky to so it’s very troubling for stu-
how they are experiencing with no school doesn’t find anything to eat at the dents. Public transportation
the Corona crisis. Today we sound bad for a student store. Even though some is advised to only be used
have a message from Kev- after all. I thought the virus classes are provided online if completely necessary own way. I just hope that
in Iguaran, a student in the wasn’t going to be some- and in some cases you still in order to avoid being in everyone follows the rules
Netherlands. thing that serious but all have assignments to hand crowded areas. And so a and stays safe and healthy
of a sudden it has gotten in, staying at home all day lot has changed over the so that this whole situation
“My name is Kevin Iguaran, much worse. Schools have can get boring really fast. last few weeks and it has can blow over as fast as
I am a student at HAN Uni- been forced to close down I manage to keep myself impacted everyone in their possible.” q
Positive vibes from our beloved tourists abroad

ORANJESTAD — In these difficult times we would like
to reach out to our friends abroad who were supposed
to spend their tropical vacation on Aruba or who had
to break up their vacation due to the COVID-19 situa-
tion. Aruba Today invited you to send us your picture
and words expressing your memory of our island or your
dream vacation for the future. Take a look at the wonder-
ful pictures and messages we received from our readers
these last days. Last but not least: check out our website
and Facebook page! Thank you for supporting our free
newspaper, we strive to make you a happy reader every
“Sending our love.” day again and look forward to have you here with us “Aruba to me... is a little
Traci Segal soon again! piece of heaven! I am pray-
ing for my home away from
“Hello! Stay healthy and keep safe! q home for the last 26 years
- Especially for Caribbean
My husband and I just made our 16th visit to the Island Palm Village and Manche-
bo Beach Resort, but for all
from March 10- March18th. First, I hope everyone is well my special friends in Aruba
and will stay well! During our visit, the Corona situation too. Please stay home, stay
began to go from bad to worse, with the borders closing
and businesses beginning to close. I just want to say I am safe, and know we will get
in awe of the Aruba residents..... everyone we dealt with “Aruba to me through this crisis! I can’t
wait to be back and cel-
continued to be the friendly, positive, loving people that is …. the fresh ebrate with you again soon!
they are, I am honored to know them! seafood “DATE I love Aruba.
NIGHTS” at
Just wanted to say we are thinking of everyone down Redfish.”
there, and can’t wait to return.... Stay strong!” Most sincerely,”
Joseph Towler Gail Spink
Bev Flood Evansville,
Indiana