I had my first full-body search at the airport. It was very unpleasant. The plane was an old propellor job but the flight was only 15 minutes so I could handle it. All the Latinos on the plane (most passengers) were repeatedly doing the sign of the cross praying for their lives.
I got myself an Arubian CELL PHONE! Please call me! I will publicly present my phone number because 1) it is only for a week (until the 29th), 2) I don't have to pay for incoming calls, and 3) I have my ringer set to "rooster" and really want to hear it crow.
011-297-567-5962
So far Aruba is modern, looks more like home with some colonial stuff mixed in (a la New Orleans) . There's a Cinnibon at the airport (probably spelled wrong but don't want to get spammed checking for the correct spelling). I haven't seen the beaches yet. Have no idea what language to use, people speak Dutch, Papiamento (the native language), English and Spanish. They have this cool square coin worth 50 Florins. Don't know how much that is yet.
I'm excited to be here, but can't wait to be home and see everyone!
11 comments:
I will call You!!!
I totally don't know how to call you. I tried, but I don't think I have international service with my cell. Enjoy Aruba - it makes me think of that lame-o song from the Cocktail movie.
sister Sam
Aruba! Sam is right, it's hard to say 'Aruba' without getting that horrible Beach Boys via the 80's song out of your head.
When you make it to the beach, have a fruity cocktail with an umbrella for me.
*Raviolito*
It was great talking to you today! Thanksssss!
*Sister Sam*
Thanks for trying! Cesar says he couldn't get through either and had to call me at my friends' number. Stoopid phone! I don't know what song that is? The Kokomo song? If so, I hate that song, too...
*Moe*
The Kokomo? I don't know which song, but that's ok, I think I'm better off for it. ha ha I will definately have a fruity drink in your honor!
Aruba, Jamaca, ooooo I'm gonna take ya' to Bermuda, Bahama, oh yeah pretty mama......
Beach Boys
*Beach Boys*
EW! I hate that song!
*Dear All*
I hope you find it in your hearts to forgive me for putting it in all of your heads...
I am extremely bored of studying & I blame it on the lack of travel blogs to read... Maybe you could post some pictures of Oprah or a piece of Chicago-style pizza to give Lura & I a break during finals.
sister Sam
hey shannen - are you home sweet home now?
colombia looked amazing. what a trip ! you've been 'on the road' all year now, right?
how long will you be in the states?
i'm getting so excited to head out - and reading these is always an inspiration.
happy christmas!
Hey Shannen,
The gig is up. We all know you aren't in Aruba anymore. Some pictures of the snowy Midwest would be nice...make me feel good living in the sunshine. :-)
We're getting bored. You really need to update your blog badly.
BOD
Totally BORED. You. Are. Not. In. Aruba. We know this. Stop trying to fool us. We know you are in the snow and cold. We're cool with that.
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