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Friday 28 april 2023
Farmers Market at the Ostrich Farm

The Farmer’s market is held un- Ice cold local beer, smoothies,
der a large, covered area so fresh fruit shakes and not to be
you can shop comfortably in the missed serves the best shaved
shade. ice on the island!
And the Ostrich tours is of course
Every first Sunday of the month and honey that comes from The restaurant in the premises offered as well.
the Ostrich Farm organized and small beekeepers, vegetarian serves delicious local lunches
facilitate the largest farmers snacks from locally soured beans and fresh fish when available. For everybody young and old
market on the island. Everything call Dubaru. here is something to do, shop,
sold during the farmers market relax and enjoy a great fam-
are locally crafted, produced Then you have the very tal- ily outing and most of all come
and grown. Locally artisans and ented local artisans that share and support the local artisans
farmers gather at the farmers their unique and one-of-a-kind and farmers every first Sunday
market to showcase proudly art such as driftwood paintings, of the month from 10:00 to 14:00,
their products. high quality jewelry, baby cloth- Matividiri 57, follow our face-
ing, knitting products, ceramic bookpage or Instagram @aru-
You can find the best artisan mugs/cups and plates, Cala- baostrichfarm and be notified
bread & pastries, hot sauces, bash art, organic soap and cos- for each upcoming farmers mar-
jams, cooking sauces, fresh egg metic and so much more! ketq

Today Is Going To Be A Good Day

through the landscape you end nia Lighthouse started in 1915. The
up at some of the most stunning name ‘California’ came from a
beaches like Dos Playa or Daimara vessel of the West India Company
Beach. In Total the park consists of and Pacific Steamship Co. called
7907 acres protected nature with a ‘California’ that shipwrecked in the
richness of animals living in it. The area in 1891. Therefore they came
Aruban whiptail lizard (cododo), up with the idea of building a light-
Aruban cat eye snake (santan- house that could indicate the is-
ero) and endangered rattle snake land’s eastern tip to ships with its
(cascabel) are just some of them, light. www.arubalighthouse.com
you can also admire these close in will give you more information.
the park’s Visitors’ Center. For more
information, visit the website www. Kayak in the Mangroves
arubanationalpark.org Mangel Halto at Savaneta is defi-
nitely a place not to miss out on.
The Lighthouse The beautiful beach with the natu-
Here’s why: Aruba Today collect- den gems. No, you would not think of this as ral mangroves is simply a beauty,
ed some things to do BEYOND the a hidden gem. The California Light- but if you are into a more active
beach. Yes, we know. Aruba, lo- Nature Calls house is actually one of the most way to enjoy the nature: take a
cated 15 miles north of Venezuela The Arikok National park is worth known highlights in Aruba and kayak. While you are doing some
in the warm waters of the southern the ride. We love the hikes that many repeated guests most prob- workout -as it might get a little
Caribbean, is home to beautiful are guided by the park’s rangers ably took the ride uphill already. windy and rough-, you will see the
white-sand beaches, 82-degree whose job is to maintain trails and But, there is a significant change to island from a different perspective.
days, and thus ideal for the perfect protect natural resources. The flora this tower. Since September 2016 You can even make a stop to do
beach day. But we are also blessed and fauna are beautiful and the you can climb the top. In 2015 some snorkeling at the reef. Its fun,
with some of the warmest people historical sites tell you about the Stichting Monumentenfonds start- it’s healthy and for sure something
in the world and our island is 19.6 island’s indigenous roots. The guid- ed the restoration of the California else. There are several compa-
miles long and 6 miles across, with ed tours are even free of charge. If Lighthouse. The project finished nies that offer kayak tours, we had
a total area of 70 square miles. Bit you are not up to walking, you can in September 2016 and the Light- good experience with The Shack
more to discover than the white drive through the park, one way or house is now open for visitors to Kayak Tours Aruba, find them on
stretch on the coastline we say. another this park is a great place enjoy the beautiful view from the Facebook.q
Let’s mention some of these hid- to spend an entire day. Cruising top. The construction of the Califor-