This is a view of the Malmok area and one of our favorite areas on the
island. It's away from the hotels and crowds, which makes it peaceful.
There is a lot of white, sandy beach on the south side (the side facing us
in this picture). Windsurfers abound in this area, as the water is flat
and the wind is brisk!
This is one of the highest points on the island. It's a small mountain
called Hooiberg, which means "Haystack," because it looks like
a stack of hay. As you can see, there is a trail that runs up the side
of Hooiberg, so if you're in the mood for a nice climb ... here's your
opportunity. We didn't climb it, however our friends from Milan, Flavio
and Patricia Olivero, climbed it and said it has one of the best views of
the island! Bring your tennis shoes and jeans, as there are a few
cactuses on the way up.
Our favorite beach would have to be this one, Baby Beach. It took us
three trips to Aruba before we even knew about it, as it's tucked away
behind the oil refinery in San Nicolas. It's worth all the effort to
get to. It was created by the guys and gals who worked at the oil
refinery, known as the Esso refinery, many years ago. With a little
engineering, as you can see here, they simply built a wall blocking off
the rough Atlantic. The result is the small bay filled with powder
white sand. The bay is shoulder deep at it's deepest, thus the name
"Baby." Just outside this bay is probably the best snorkeling
on the island! People of all ages venture out over the ancient coral
reef. It's awesome. This is a must see.
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