Since I will be heading out on vacation tomorrow morning, for the long weekend- I figured we might as well use this opportunity to inform myself of Aruba’s historical progression, and the various countries that have ruled this island! Take a read, some of it is pretty interesting!

Aruba’s path to the present day is marked by the mystery of ochre-colored rock drawings left behind by island shamans, the enterprising spirit of European adventurers and settlers and the diverse experiences and traditions brought by the many nationalities that have since sought out the island as either a new home or temporary resting place. The look of the people, the languages they speak and the innate hospitality that manifests itself in the Aruban psyche is the result of a multi-cultural mix that reflects a rich past. Click here to see old photos of Aruba.

THE AMERINDIANS