Magnolias are blooming

Spring in VA--Gilley Azalea and Rhododendron have popped

Last evening in Aruba

Two huge cruise ships are in town

The pool at sundown

Caribbean Parakeet pair at the pool

The atrium

The lobby--open to the pool and outside

"Mountain" biking--more like Wind biking! Pedaling against 25 knot wind for half of 15 miles harder than I would have thought.

Frank--my guide.  Does this for fun.  His job: International consultant on population.  Headed to North Korea for the UN next week.  From Belgium originally.

Aruban Caracara--gorgeous predator

More east side ocean surf

Gold mining ruins from 1800's

Yikes! Tourists--time to ride away

Exploring the east side--the windy side of the island

"Wild" donkeys

Looking for a handout

Awesome surf--spray 100 yards from the shore

kite surfers make it look easy

Wild goats

It's a desert--all drinking water per desalination

perfect place for wind power

Scuba dive day 3 -- different wreck. Nice to get back under the water.

Cat snorkel -- part II --shallow wreck

D. M. L.

Queen angelfish--another favorite

Racing back to the dock