Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine October 2017 | Page 63
Aruba Places on Interest
Donkey Sanctuary Aruba For a “cute” experience, visit the island’s Donkey Sanctuary. At one time, donkeys were the island’s main form of transport but now that they are unemployed, the donkeys often get sick or injured so the sanctuary helps as many as it can to get well. Here you can make a friend for life with a donkey by buying a ‘feed cup’ of cut apples and carrots and while feeding them, getting a photo at the same time. Photo Credit: Michelle Callahan Bon Bini Festival Bon Bini means “welcome” in Papiamento and it is also the name of a festival now held weekly in the courtyard of Fort Zoutman. Fort Zoutman is the island’s oldest building and the festival takes place there every Tuesday evening from 6:30 till 8:30. The festival consists of displays of folkloric dance and music and serves as a good introduction to the friendly hospitality and warmth always offered by Aruba’s people. Photo Credit: TripAdvisor