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Aruba hosting a special guest: Saharan dust

Saharan dust is carried by
winds from the Sahara Des-
ert in North Africa all the
way across the ocean to
the Caribbean. The Saha-
ran dust is an aeolian min-
eral dust from the Sahara
desert, which is the largest
hot desert in the world. The
Sahara is the largest source
of aeolian dust in the world,
and is often produced by
natural processes like wind
ORANJESTAD – You might storms, and doesn’t ap-
have noticed since yes- pear to be heavily impact-
terday that Aruba’s usu- ed by human activities.
ally blue, sunny skies are
covered behind a layer of Caribbean Weather Watch
dusty-looking clouds. This informed this week that before dissipating by early with allergies or respira-
phenomenon occurs year- “the first mass of Saha- next week. The presence of tory illness, so it is important
ly and affects the Carib- ran dust of the year has the mass is causing whitish to take this into account.
bean, including the Dutch reached the eastern Carib- skies and lower visibility.” Ways to avoid the negative
islands of Aruba, Bonaire bean as well as the ABC is- effects of the Saharan dust
and Curaçao. lands. This mass will be more The dusty air can also include staying indoors and
prominent this weekend cause problems for people limiting exposure.q

Carnival Schedule Aruba to me

ORANJESTAD — You are back and Facebook page! Thank
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you! By inviting you to send newspaper, we strive to make
us your favorite vacation you a happy reader every
picture while enjoying our day again.
Happy Island. For today we received a
lovely message from Tony &
Complete the sentence: Aru- Linda who are visiting from
ORANJESTAD – Carnival is in full-swing in Lighting Parade in San Nicolas starting at ba to me is ……. Send your Manhasset, New York.
Aruba for the next two weeks, which will 8pm. picture with that text (includ- They wrote to us saying:
culminate with a weekend of back-to- ing your name and where you “Aruba to me is our second
back parades on the streets! Do not miss Friday 09 February: are from) to: news@arubato- home! We are here now for
the most important upcoming events. School Parade in Oranjestad starting day.com and we will publish our 43rd consecutive year!
10am; your vacation memory. Isn’t We have been here over
Carnival Schedule School Parade in San Nicolas starting that a special way to keep 50 times! Over the years we
10am. your best moments alive? have introduced Aruba to
Saturday 03 February: our family and friends!
Jouvert Morning in San Nicolas starting at Saturday 10 February: Please do note: By submit-
3am; Grand Parade in San Nicolas starting at ting photos, text or any other They have all loved the expe-
Lighting Parade in Oranjestad starting at 11am. materials, you give permission rience and have continued
8pm. to The Aruba Today News- to comeback! The PEOPLE,
Sunday 11 February: paper, Caribbean Speed the WEATHER, and the RES-
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Children’s Parade in San Nicolas starting 10am; ated companies to use said with a relaxing and enjoyable
at 2pm; Burning of the Momo at Aruba Harbour materials, as well as names, experience!”
Burning of Momito at Aruba Carnival & En- Arena starting at 7pm. likeness, etc. for promotional Thank you for sending us this
tertainment Village starting at 7pm. purposes without compensa- wonderful message sharing
Monday 12 February: tion. Last but not least: check what Aruba means to you
Wednesday 07 February: Carnival Monday. out our website, Instagram with us and our readers!q