Aruba - Alto-Vista, Cultural Center, Divi-divi Tree, Old Mill

Aruba

1. Historic "Alto Vista" Chapel
2. Cultural Center
3. Divi-divi tree
4. The Old Dutch Mill.

This 'H.S. Crocker' postcard is unused.

Aruba - The Olde Molen - Windmill

The "olde Molen" - Aruba

photo. Hans W. Hannau

The Old Mill - Aruba
Aruba, Netherlands Antilles

Olde Molen, which means The Old Windmill, over 200 years old and was brought to Aruba from the Netherlands.  A fine restaurant, in the old atmosphere, is located in this famous mill.
1977

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Language can be seen as an important part of island culture in Aruba. The cultural mixture has given rise to a linguistic mixture known as Papiamento, the predominant language on Aruba. The official language is Dutch. The local language used by its inhabitants is Papiamento and is a language that has been evolving through the centuries and absorbed many words from other languages like Dutch, English, French, diverse African dialects, and most importantly, from Portuguese and Spanish. However, like many islands in the region, Spanish is also often spoken. English has historical connections (with the British Empire) and is known by many; English usage has also grown due to tourism. Other common languages spoken based on the size of their community are Portuguese, Chinese, German and French. The latter is offered in high school and college, since a high percentage of Aruban students continue their studies in Europe.

Unlike much of the Caribbean region, Aruba has a dry climate and an arid, cactus-strewn landscape. This climate has helped tourism as visitors to the island can reliably expect warm, sunny weather.

Aruba - Natural Pool

Aruba
Natural Pool

The back has a recipe for Passion Fruit Drink

2 c. gran. sugar
spices optional cubes in blender
12 passion fruit
6 c. hot water

Remove seeds and pulp from fruit.  Pour hot water over seeds and allow to cool.  Sweeten to taste and dilute with water if one wishes a milder flavour.  Serve with ice.

Maybe it is just me, but this recipe doesn't make a lot of sense!
2010

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The Natural Pool or "conchi" called "Cura di Tortuga" is a secret, hidden pool on the windward coast surrounded by rocks and is a perfect getaway for a moment of total relaxation.
The location of the pool is surrounded by some of Aruba’s most rugged terrain, so visitors truly gets the feeling of having "discovered" something when their eyes focus on the site. Diving from the rock cliffs into the protected pool of ocean water is the main reason why so many venture here off the beaten path.

Aruba - Eagle Beach at Sunset

Aruba D.W.I. (Dutch West Indies)

Eagle Beach
2010

The back has a recipe for Margarita Madres

1 1/4 oz. tequila
1/2 oz. Cointreau
1 1/2 oz. sweet and sour
1 1/2 oz. orange juice
1 1/2 oz. cranberry juice

Blend.

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One famous Aruba beach is Eagle Beach which has been singled out as the number one Caribbean beach in a USA Today survey of travel writers and travel agent.  It is set against a backdrop of Aruba's leading resorts and was voted best family-friendly beach in the world by The Travel Channel and by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the best beaches in the world.

Aruba - Aerial View

Aruba
Aruba's coast is lined with wide sandy beaches, many luxurious resorts and tropical swaying palm trees.

Pan Bati
1 can evaporated milk - 2 c. cornmeal - dash salt - 4 c. flour - 2 tbsp. sugar - 2 tbsp. baking powder - 1 c. water - -In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together, adding enough water to make the mixture the consistency of pancake batter.  Refrigerate overnight.  Heat up griddle and pour on a small amount of olive oil.  Pour mixture on hot griddle, when brown, turn over.  The mixture should be about 16 inches in diameter.  While on griddle, beat the bread on both sides with a flat knive.  Cut pieces into triangles and serve with meal.  Serves 4

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From a set of 12 postcards called:
Cruising the Caribbean (each card also has a recipe on the back)

inside the folder holding the card it reads:

Pristine beaches, tranquil shady palm trees, tropical warm breezes and a laid-back lifestyle make the islands of the Caribbean relaxing, enchanting, enticing, entertaining, and inviting.  Thousands of visitors arrive to one or more of the many Caribbean islands each year to find their perfect sun-kissed vacation destination is the one they will never forget.
The Caribbean has it all!!

Photos 2005: Werner J. Bertsch

Aruba - Beach at the Holiday Inn Hotel

Greetings from Aruba

Aruba Netherlands Antilles
The beautifull Palm - Beach at the Holiday Inn Hotel
(should read beautiful)
1986

Aruba - Mambo Jambo Latin Bar and Cantina

Mambo jambo
2011