Greetings from Aruba!

Hello from sunny and warm Aruba. We made it here yesterday feeling a bit tired, but without having felt the wrath of the airline gods. No missed connections, no misplaced baggage. Thank goodness.

Upon arrival at the Hyatt, we sat down for lunch, watching the tropical mockingbirds flitting about and the green and blue lizards and iguanas all around, these not to be outdone by the many people on the stretch of white sand beach and under the palmtree umbrellas.

We had dinner with the family, and spent the night eating, drinking and laughing. A great time.

Today, we have rented a Jeep, and are heading off shortly for some island exploration! Wish us luck :-)