Our cruise ship docks in
Oranjestad, Aruba . We couldn’t ask for better weather during our
February visit. Far better than the
frigid temperatures back home.
Oranjastad, Aruba
Meanwhile ... Back Home ...
We gather our things and go
ashore for our afternoon tour called the "Hidden Gems of Aruba”. We have been to Aruba
a few times prior to this trip. Aruba ’s rugged landscape is beautiful and the water
activities are great. But this visit I
want to do something different. How about
a tour to Arikok National Park to see a couple of limestone
caves? Guardikin
Cave is famous for its two chambers
where streaming sunlight illuminates the dancing dust particles. While Fontein Cave is known for its brownish-red pictographs left
by the Arawak Natives.
Tourism Map of Aruba
We board bus #57 and meet our
driver/tour guide named John. During our
30 minute bus ride to the caves, John provides us with information about the
various districts and landmark homes we are seeing.
When we arrive at the entrance to Arikok National Park ,
we meet Stan. He will be our guide while
we are at the caves. Stan is a friendly
and energetic young man with a strong interest in preserving the environment.
Park Map
