We are on vacation this week in Aruba. Exchanged our timeshare for a week in the Marriott timeshare resort here which is very, very nice. We stayed here last year as well. Weather has been good, the local folks are very nice, and we have tried lots of different restaurants and have had some very good meals, and not a bad one yet.

It has been a busy week as we are working on our scuba open water certification. We've enjoyed the dives so far and have two more plus the final exam to go! We'll just be glad when we get through all the skills testing and can just have fun! It is good that they have you practice the different problems that can happen under water, I can see that definitely will help with making us feel confident.

This is my first time on the computer all week - just taking the afternoon off from the sun. I have to be careful as I have a very fair complexion. The beach is nice and wide, fine sand and nice warm, blue water. One thing I like here is getting a palapa or shade hut for the day. I love to sit on the beach but have to do it in the shade.

Well, I think I will sign off from the computer and take my book and read down by the pool for awhile...maybe see if I can find a drink with an umbrella in it... ;)

Dena