Aruba

The Capital City

We continue our escape from Wisconsin’s winter with two weeks in Aruba. Although the temps at home haven’t been nearly as brutal as last year, we are enjoying way more sunshine… while walking on the beach in a swimsuit… than we would be at home in February. I think these road trips are the best […]

It’s Party Time!

We continue our escape from Wisconsin’s winter in Aruba. Let me be honest – this post contains a lot of photos that aren’t very good. Photos taken with low light, of moving parades, taken while dancing or riding a kukoo bus. Maybe you should take a minute to pour yourself a cocktail so you’ll be […]

Up North

In Wisconsin, great memories come to mind when we say we’re going “up north.” I think of a cabin or pop-up camper in the woods and some time gazing out at an inland lake – or the two Great ones. There is definitely a campfire in this picture with pudgy pies, foil dinners and margaritas […]

Exploring Aruba

Aruba is outside the hurricane belt and consistently receives the least rainfall in the Southern Caribbean, so you can expect excellent weather no matter what time of year you visit. Whether you’re looking to relax and unwind or seek adventure and excitement, Aruba is bursting with incredible things to do. ~ from aruba.com/us Click on […]

Drink, Dine, Relax, Repeat

We continue our road trip to avoid Wisconsin’s winter with two weeks in Aruba! I know, I know what you’re thinking – obviously we didn’t drive there! Nonstop flights on Southwest from Fort Lauderdale were very reasonable, so why not include two weeks in paradise since we’re already here! We parked our car near the […]