Aruba: Arashi Beach

It was my last day in Aruba and I had a late afternoon flight. Erica and I had discussed going for an early morning jog to Arashi beach the night before. We were a little hesitant at first since we had been getting up early every morning so far, but since it was my last day I definitely wanted to make the most out of it and I really wanted to check out Arashi beach. Erica luckily got out of bed relatively easily and we were quickly out and about. By the time we started running it was already around 9ish and the sun was out. It was so hot and sunny! We jogged for a bit but would say that we walked most of the way to Arashi beach. Since we didn't have a GPS, it was hard to tell where it was - all I knew was that it was about a 45min walk and it was straight north along the shore from the hotel. We really can't miss it! We jogged along the beach and roadside when the beach cut off and asked for directions a few times to ensure we didn't miss it.

Erica sporting her running gear

Gorgeous day and place for a run

Passed by another I Love Aruba sign and had to snap a few pics!

Ran pass a shipwreck - I wonder if this is the shipwreck we snorkeled near on the Jolly Pirates tour?

Iconic divi divi trees of Aruba

And we finally found it. We were so hot at this point. Perfect time for a dip!

California lighthouse from Arashi Beach

The pristine beach at Arashi was so worth the morning run

The water was crystal clear and just perfect to cool off from the hot Aruban sun

Heaven would look something like this...

I want to stay here forever

Arashi was definitely my favorite beach in Aruba just given how clear and calm the water was. It was also more remote and away from the high rise hotel area and other tourists. Erica and I soaked it all in and stayed for about 30mins or so as we still had a long way back. We saw a few catamarans roll into the area while we were hanging out in the water - this was probably around 10am. We definitely wanted to make it back in time for lunch with the other girls, but it was hard to leave because it was just so beautiful.

On our walk back, we passed Jolly Pirates near Boca Catalina

Boca Catalina

Erica trying to hitch hike a ride back because the sun was beaming down on us and it was quite a walk back. What could happen? Aruba seriously feels so safe. If I were to hitch hike anywhere in the world, it would be here

When we got back to the hotel, we found Betty and Eunice still in the room just getting out of bed and getting ready. We freshened up and I packed my bags and headed out for lunch at a near by restaurant with ocean and beach views. 

Shrimp salad for lunch

After lunch, I had a couple of hours to hang out before I had to leave for the airport. We got a couple of chairs on the beach in front of our hotel and relaxed there until I had to go back and shower for my flight home. 

Aruba was so beautiful and this was one amazing trip with my sister and cousins. We had such a great time, and I would definitely come back!! Would be nice to have a timeshare here..... :)