Okay, so maybe it was one too many Strawberry Daiquiris on the beach at sunset… or maybe just way too many
Cheeseburgers in Paradise. No excuses, Professor beach got FAT! 225 lbs FAT. After years of exploring and enjoying beaches around the world it just wasn't fun anymore. No more fun because when I got to the beach I was ashamed to take off my shirt. Ever feel that way?
My last beach exploring trip to Florida really did it. I just sat in a beach chair under an umbrella. Didn't even want to swim or walk on the beach because I was just too uncomfortable in my skin. Just too much of me “in my skin”. Fast forward two months and I'm down to 205 lbs and on my way to a fit and healthy lifestyle. Join me on my pursuit of health and once again walking the beach with my shirt off. Watch my progress and see how I did it here.
If your idea of paradise is 82 degrees and sunny nearly every day of the year — we’ve found the perfect place for you in Aruba! Learn about some new things you can do on your Aruba vacation.
Oranjestad (English translation -Orangetown) is the capital and most important city of Aruba located on the southern coast near the western end of the island. In the local language, Papiamento, Oranjestad is often referred to simply as “Playa”. Aruba is an Island north of Venezuela in South America.
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Aruba is in the southern Caribbean, located about 17 miles north of Venezuela. Non-stop flight time to Aruba is about 2.5 hours from Miami, 3.5 hours from Atlanta, 4.5 hours from New York City.
I never realized that Aruba is one of the top locations in the world to learn to Kite Surf. Basically your feet are attached to a snow board type board and your pulled around in the water by a huge kite. It’s like surfing but you don’t need a wave. You can move really FAST and get some serious “AIR”. Kite surfing is very popular in Aruba because the water is really calm but there is a substantial wind.
I wanted to try Kite Surfing but after watching the beginners getting dragged around in the water, I thought I should ask a few questions first. Good thing. I found out it typically takes a beginner about 8 hours ($500 in lessons) to really get a feel for the kite and be able to stand up in the water while being pulled around by the wind. They start you out on land learning how to control the Kite. After some thinking, I chickened out with the excuse I wasn’t in good enough shape to try out Kite Surfing this trip.
Next time I’m heading to Aruba I’ll make sure I’m ready to learn to Kite Surf. I found this surfing fitness program that I’ll use to get into better shape. Click Here – Surfing Fitness Details! I’ll be able to increase my energy & get fit before I get there. I’ll have the confidence to give it a try!
So Cowabunga Dude – Yup, another time. (Cowabunga is a slang word from1960s surfer culture, used as an expression of exhilaration when riding the waves.)
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Aruba’s path to the present day is marked by the mystery of ochre-colored rock drawings left behind by island shamans, the enterprising spirit of European adventurers and settlers and the diverse experiences and traditions brought by the many nationalities that have since sought out the island as either a new home or temporary resting place. The look of the people, the languages they speak and the innate hospitality that manifests itself in the Aruban psyche is the result of a multi-cultural mix that reflects a rich past.
Aruba Kite Surfing School – This is where you sign up to learn how to Kite Surf! I thought about it but… they said would take 3 days – about 8 hrs just to get to point to stand up. So, I just watched.
Looks like me but it’s not! This is someone else taking a lesson - Learning How to Kite Surf in Aruba
He made it ! Getting some air, lots of air!
LOOKS LIKE A BLAST!
Kite Surfing Looks Like Fun – Palm Beach Aruba
Wind Surfing Palm Beach Aruba – I’ve done this on Canandaigua Lake in NY (where I live)
My fun-filled day watching water-sports ended with a great Sunset Dinner on the Beach
Aruba Kite Surfing School – This is where you sign up to learn how to Kite Surf! I thought about it but… they said would take 3 days – about 8 hrs just to get to point to stand up. So, I just watched.
Kite Surfing Looks Like Fun – Palm Beach Aruba
