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Monday, November 29, 2021

The Curacao Liqueur Distillery - (Chobolobo Estate)

 Also known as the home of the genuine Curacao Liqueur, the Landhuis Chobolobo is an iconic estate, 19th-century country mansion and one of the most famous tourist attractions in Curacao.

It offers tours for various liquor tasting and boasts the production of Blue Curacao liqueur: Here is where you can learn about the history, heritage and production process of the Curacao liqueur. 






The free tastes included in the tour ranges from green, orange red, clear and famous Blue Curacao, all of which is distilled in the same way since 1896.



Thursday, November 11, 2021

Eagle Beach & Fofoti Trees - Aruba

 Eagle Beach is the widest beach in Aruba with soft white sand. It is also considered to be one of the best beaches in the world. It is the best place to go when you want some peace and quiet, - just away from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. It also offers an amazing view of the Caribbean that has been popularly known to be used as backdrop for wedding photos.



NOTE: Public nudity is illegal in Aruba!...so don't go nude when you're at Eagle Beach! 😁


The beach also boasts for the famous, iconic Fofoti trees. 

Fofoti trees at Eagle beach provides an awesome landscape on the beach front. They are also found in Linear Park & Baby beach and in the Malmok area, - also in creeks like Rooi Prikichi, Rooi Canashito and Rooi Ser Cristal.

These trees are part of the mangrove and are protected by law. It's also interesting to note that Fofoti grows on firm land inland, yet near salt water. It has a brown and round button-like shape fruit which got its English name as "Buttonwood".


Its trunk is a very hard wood and was used in boat constructions, as well as used for medicinal purposes, like tea made out of its trunk used to treat eye sores and skin irritations.

Take note that this treatment used are like homeopathic remedies which hasn't been scientifically verified yet.

Friday, November 5, 2021

The California LightHouse - Aruba

 One of Aruba's scenic attraction and landmarks is the California Light House located at Hudishibana close to Arashi beach. It is considered to be the tallest structure in Aruba. It was named after the British steamship California, which was wrecked on September 23, 1891.



This lighthouse is considered to be one of the most photogenic spots in Aruba, and also known for impressive views of the Caribbean sea.

It is open to the public by allowing visitors to climb to its highest lookout point and take in panoramic views.

It was built between 1914-1916 with stone on an octagonal base. It is a double-lens lighthouse, standing at 98 feet tall.

At the top is also a restaurant which is a must do when visiting Aruba. (Sadly, climbing the lighthouse and trying the restaurant was not part of our package tour, so I couldn't tell much further what the experience is like.)