Aruba - Jeep Rental!!!

Boy bringing us a starfish to see in Aruba.

Keith on the beach in Aruba.

The guy from "Budget" that stopped to help. Note: We rented from Hertz

Getting Linda loaded.

The "Girls"

The "Boys"

Aruba Sunrise

We were all up by 7 (even Arlene) and up to the buffet for breakfast. We finished and then went and walked right off the ship and got a taxi to the Divi Resort to pick up our jeeps!! We're all pumped. We all the papers filled out and off we went. Drove to the California Lighthouse and then took the main road to the chapel. Then we went off roading......and ended up heading to the Natural Pool ( we read later a notice on the windshield that was one place we were not to go). Needless to say... Arlene's jeep (girl jeep – boy jeep) overheated and we were in the middle of nowhere!!! Steaming and spewing fluid we looked at our options. Decided to let it cool and then turn around and go back to the main road. Took us about 1.5 hours stopping every time the jeep kept heating to get back to the Divi Resort to turn the darn things in. Don't get me wrong... we had a fun day up to that point and the trip would not be complete without an adventure.

Needless to say we tried to argue with the attendant that we shouldn't have to pay the full amount. After all we were back 2 hours early and we spent most of our time away stopping to let the jeep cool. Kevin had to pay full price for his... Arlene and Roger got a discount of 15%. Ended up we paid $118 and they paid $112 – Kim you may have to fight a battle for them when they get back. I plan on trying to fight one for us. Likely won't help and we won't be telling them where we were going... shhhh.... but we will try.

After returning the jeeps we stayed at the resort and all got cooled off in the beautiful ocean and had a beer or two.

Arlene & Roger want to congratulate Megan on her being picked for SDD conference in Regina. They will make a sizeable contribution to the cost as most grandparents would. BTW Family of Arlene & Roger – We are having problems with Arlene acting out in the evening's. Will report on tonight since yesterday may have been caused by the wine tasting they went to. Mary – Arlene said to tell you she is haveing a great time and drinking lots of rye. Barb will add ... and beer.

David says...Max glad the party was great.. you will have to show me all the presents when we get back. What color is base? Love you with all my heart. See you soon. For Sophia – glad you like the pony rides and got you last. Red is base. Love you with all my heart.. nany and grampy xoxoxo those are for Wendi & Brian too.