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LOCAL Saturday 27 July 2024

Watch out for Blue Crab Migration near Savaneta

(Oranjestad)—The depart- Nesting season for blue
ment of nature & environ- crabs is between June &
ment in Aruba are urg- July.
ing motorists to watch out
for blue crabs crossing Why protect blue crabs?
the road in Pos Chiquito Because they are of high
to make their way to the value for the ecology of
ocean. the mangroves. Conserv-
ing the blue crabs is cru-
They added a new bright cial for the preservation of
yellow road sign with “Land Blue crabs in Aruba are deep in the beach sand in mangroves.
Crab Crossing” to remind found plenty near the seek of humidity.
people to be cautious beach areas, especially in The diet of blue crabs con- Watch out for crossing blue
while driving on the high- Pos Chiquito, because of sists of decomposed trees, crabs on the highway near
way on Pos Chiquito with the amount of mangroves. insects, scorpions and rest Pos Chiquito & Santo Lar-
blue crabs. They are known to dig holes of dead animals. goq

Feeling parched? Grab refreshment by

the side of the road!

(Oranjestad)—Touring the can be found at several chor in San Nicolas
island in the blistering heat locations on the island, - On the Linear Park
can leave one feeling rath- where you can cool off with in Oranjestad (in front of
er thirsty and looking to delicious smoothies, drinks, airport runway)
cool off. Luckily there are a snacks, and of course, fresh - At the California
few stands along the roads coconuts! Perfect during Light House hill
of Aruba that can offer you family outings around the - Bushiribana Gold
just what you need: a nice, island, these stands can be Mill Ruin
refreshing beverage! found in the following loca- - Bushiribana Beach
tions: (Near the Ling & Song Su-
These “coconut stands” - Near the red An- permarket) q

Aruba Tourism Authority honored a loyal visitor!

The Aruba Tourism Author- Goodwill Ambassador ing to Aruba provided by
ity recently had the great Mrs. Alma Goldschmidt the honoree was:
pleasure of recognizing a from Scottsdale Arizona, • Aruba’s people.
Goodwill Ambassador of United States. • Aruba’s weather.
Aruba. The honoree was Mr. Jorgino Willems repre- • “Friendly and on
respectively honored with senting the Aruba Tourism the spot service in the tour-
a certificate for her years of Authority, and members of ist area/Playa Linda”
visits, loyalty, and love for ID Realty Group bestowed • “Aruba has be-
the island of Aruba. the certificate upon the come a part of our family”
honoree, presented her
The honorary certification more consecutively. Goodwill Ambassador with gifts, and thanked her On behalf of the Aruba
is presented on behalf of The three levels of honor (20>years consecutively for choosing Aruba as her Tourism Authority, we would
the Minister of Tourism as are as follows: visiting Aruba) favorite vacation destina- like to express our sincere
a token of appreciation Emerald Ambassador tion, as her home away gratitude and apprecia-
and to say “Masha Danki” Distinguished Visitor (35>years consecutively from home. tion to the honoree for her
to guests who have visited (10>years consecutively visiting Aruba) continued visits to the “One
Aruba 10, 20, or 35 years or visiting Aruba) The honoree was: The top reasons for return- Happy Island”.q