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Saturday 11 January 2020

Today Is Going To Be A Good Day

Here’s why: Aruba Today collect- joy the beautiful view from the top.
ed some things to do BEYOND the The construction of the California
beach. Yes, we know. Aruba, lo- Lighthouse started in 1915. The
cated 15 miles north of Venezuela name ‘California’ came from a
in the warm waters of the southern vessel of the West India Company
Caribbean, is home to beautiful and Pacific Steamship Co. called
white-sand beaches, 82-degree ‘California’ that shipwrecked in the
days, and thus ideal for the perfect area in 1891. Therefore they came
beach day. But we are also blessed up with the idea of building a light-
with some of the warmest people house that could indicate the is-
in the world and our island is 19.6 land’s eastern tip to ships with its
miles long and 6 miles across, with light. www.arubalighthouse.com
a total area of 70 square miles. Bit will give you more information.
more to discover than the white
stretch on the coastline we say. Kayak in the Mangroves
Let’s mention some of these hid- Mangel Halto at Savaneta is defi-
den gems. nitely a place not to miss out on.
The beautiful beach with the natu-
The Lighthouse ral mangroves is simply a beauty,
No, you would not think of this as but if you are into a more active
a hidden gem. The California Light- way to enjoy the nature: take a
house is actually one of the most kayak. While you are doing some
known highlights in Aruba and workout -as it might get a little
many repeated guests most prob- windy and rough-, you will see the
ably took the ride uphill already. island from a different perspective.
But, there is a significant change to You can even make a stop to do
this tower. Since September 2016 some snorkeling at the reef. Its fun,
you can climb the top. In 2015 it’s healthy and for sure something
Foundation Monument Funds start- else. There are several compa-
ed the restoration of the California nies that offer kayak tours, we had
Lighthouse. The project finished good experience with The Shack
in September 2016 and the Light- Kayak Tours Aruba, find them on
house is now open for visitors to en- Facebook. q