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Monday 11 June 2018

Today Is Going To Be A Good Day

Continued from Page 13 The Lighthouse
No, you would not think
The place was founded in of this as a hidden gem.
2009 and it is the only orga- The California Lighthouse
nization rescuing and reha- is actually one of the most
bilitating exotic animals in known highlights in Aruba
Aruba, which has resulted and many repeated guests
in an amazing collection most probably took the ride
of these animals. They pro- uphill already. But, there is
vide a suitable living envi- a significant change to this
ronment for all the rescued tower. Since September
animals. Up until now the 2016 you can climb the
owner, Philip, has built this top. In 2015 Stichting Monu-
shelter with his own efforts; mentenfonds started the
building all the cages from restoration of the Califor-
scratch, designing all struc- nia Lighthouse. The project
tures and welding them finished in September 2016
with his own bare hands. His and the Lighthouse is now
goal is to upgrade the facil- open for visitors to enjoy
ities to a world-class animal the beautiful view from the
shelter with veterinary care top. The construction of the
and round-the-clock staffs. California Lighthouse start-
With the input from the Aru- ed in 1915. The name ‘Cali-
ban community and visitors fornia’ came from a vessel ing a lighthouse that could Kayak in the Mangroves a more active way to enjoy
they provide the best care of the West India Company indicate the island’s east- Mangel Halto at Savaneta the nature: take a kayak.
for these animals. Please and Pacific Steamship Co. ern tip to ships with its light. is definitely a place not to While you are doing some
check out their website for called ‘California’ that www.arubalighthouse.com miss out on. The beauti- workout -as it might get a
more information: www. shipwrecked in the area in will give you more informa- ful beach with the natu- little windy and rough-, you
philipsanimalgarden.com. 1891. Therefore they came tion. ral mangroves is simply a will see the island from a
up with the idea of build- beauty, but if you are into different perspective. You
can even make a stop to
do some snorkeling at the
reef. Its fun, it’s healthy and
for sure something else.
There are several compa-
nies that offer kayak tours,
we had good experience
with The Shack Kayak Tours
Aruba, find them on Face-
book. q