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My Journeys
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Jillian Scribs
Feb 11, 20242 min read
Last Hoorah - Aruba - 18 Jan 2024
It's my last day in Aruba. It's been a crazy trip. There was 1 thing I hadn't done yet. Maybe I saved the best for last? No but probably...
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![I Got My Butt Kicked in Aruba - 17 Jan 2024](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12d804_64884b722a2e492d975860d3862431af~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_434,h_326,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/12d804_64884b722a2e492d975860d3862431af~mv2.webp)
Jillian Scribs
Feb 10, 20245 min read
I Got My Butt Kicked in Aruba - 17 Jan 2024
Crystal and I decided to get up early to see the sunrise at the southern point of the island. We drove to the southern point of the...
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![Saying Bye - 16 Jan 2024](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12d804_ddfa88ba86b342afa0e2e9b0ba8d432e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_434,h_326,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/12d804_ddfa88ba86b342afa0e2e9b0ba8d432e~mv2.webp)
Jillian Scribs
Feb 7, 20241 min read
Saying Bye - 16 Jan 2024
The morning was slow. Jamie packed so she can fly home today while I worked. Dropping Jamie off at the airport was so hard. But she...
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![Aruba - 15 Jan 2024](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12d804_00cdcb8dff104f31801cc48f3cfc6b00~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_434,h_326,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/12d804_00cdcb8dff104f31801cc48f3cfc6b00~mv2.webp)
Jillian Scribs
Feb 7, 20241 min read
Aruba - 15 Jan 2024
Today was a roller coaster of emotions. Well, you will see, keep reading. We got up early to see the sunrise. We drove to Sasarawichi...
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Jillian Scribs
Feb 7, 20241 min read
Day's End - 14 Jan 2024 - Part 7
I admit it, I was hangry by the time we got to the car. We found a place, Lola's, to share some nachos and rehydrate (wink, wink). I did...
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![Lighthouse & Tres Trapi - 14 Jan 2024 - Part 6](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12d804_4b3f9f74679f4ecbba1ce3de8384c4d2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_434,h_326,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/12d804_4b3f9f74679f4ecbba1ce3de8384c4d2~mv2.webp)
Jillian Scribs
Feb 7, 20242 min read
Lighthouse & Tres Trapi - 14 Jan 2024 - Part 6
As we are driving toward the California Lighthouse on the northern tip of the island, we passed the million-dollar mansions. I also put...
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![Cave Bridges & Church - 14 Jan 2024 - Part 5](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12d804_7aba4ffb67a64d9fa687955d846df79d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_434,h_326,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/12d804_7aba4ffb67a64d9fa687955d846df79d~mv2.webp)
Jillian Scribs
Feb 7, 20241 min read
Cave Bridges & Church - 14 Jan 2024 - Part 5
The gold ruins had a food truck, so we ate some French fries before taking off to the next stop. This tour is great but needs a lunch...
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Jillian Scribs
Feb 7, 20242 min read
Cave Pool and Gold Ruins - 14 Jan 2024 Part 4
At this point I am getting hungry, so glad we packed snacks. Also, a little sunburned, even with SPF50. But the tour goes on. Onward to...
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![Aruba's Natural Bridge - 14 Jan 2024 - Part 3](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12d804_8793b6f4504943da8b480af04c534373~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_434,h_326,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/12d804_8793b6f4504943da8b480af04c534373~mv2.webp)
Jillian Scribs
Feb 7, 20241 min read
Aruba's Natural Bridge - 14 Jan 2024 - Part 3
The next stop was the Natural Bridge. The original one was destroyed during Hurricane Ivan. Thankfully there was one right next to it....
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![Aruba - Conchi Natural Pool - 14 Jan 2024 Part 2](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12d804_b08d957e09884b5d8f9728e236952bec~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_434,h_326,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/12d804_b08d957e09884b5d8f9728e236952bec~mv2.webp)
Jillian Scribs
Feb 7, 20242 min read
Aruba - Conchi Natural Pool - 14 Jan 2024 Part 2
Our first stop was the Conchi Natural Pool. Wow, so pretty. Did I mention it's windy in Aruba? Helps keep you cool but no good hair days....
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![Bouncing Around the North Shore of Aruba - 14 Jan 2024 Part 1](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12d804_5710fac9cef8488198783aea36933e72~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_434,h_326,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/12d804_5710fac9cef8488198783aea36933e72~mv2.webp)
Jillian Scribs
Feb 7, 20242 min read
Bouncing Around the North Shore of Aruba - 14 Jan 2024 Part 1
What a busy, bouncing, fabulous day! Since this was the only day I didn't have to work, we decided to take an island tour. We booked the...
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Jillian Scribs
Feb 7, 20242 min read
Aruba Stressful Arrival - 13 Jan 2024
We (my sister and I) made it to Aruba! The flight was stressful because I left my work laptop charger in Jamie's car. Anyway, it was hard...
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