Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, November 12th, 2012, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,862
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Forum: Aruba in General
Thursday, May 17th, 2012, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,578
Re: Best Market to Pick up some groceries
On the original topic, we personally like Ling's.
We stay 3 weeks so we also look at the other major markets.
It would be great if the new Super Food is ready when we go in September. We do think...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Wednesday, October 5th, 2011, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,860
Re: resizing a pic
I am mystified by the whole process.
I'd like to put pictures in some e-mail that would not be "jumbo" size...ones that would expand if you click on them.
If you can share a method, please let us...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Sunday, August 14th, 2011, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,478
Re: Resource For Available Timeshare Weeks?
Maybe it is late in my time zone. Maybe I don't understand.
It is great to snag a bargain. Since we have fixed timeshare weeks, I don't know the best route. We usually try (and book) about 6...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Thursday, August 4th, 2011, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,685
Re: Aruba Bound!!
Kent,
You are indeed the grand ambassador of the snorkeling world!
I am sad that I've lost the ability to snorkle (age and bad knees).
Also sad that I'm not in Aruba when you are.
We just...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 2,467
Views: 722,237
Re: let's do a countdown part 2
We're just back from 2 weeks in Hawaii for a family reunion/wedding.
Now the countdown can begin to our 3 weeks in Aruba...starting on September 10th. I think that is 6 weeks from this coming...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, August 1st, 2011, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,898
Re: Magic show at westin
We've met Adam on at least 2 occasions, so he is a "fixture" on Aruba for a few years. He has the skills to please an audience. He is very pleasant when chatting...working a potential audience. As...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Saturday, July 2nd, 2011, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,515
Re: Did i make a mistake?
If the behavior is as bad as reported, we are certainly glad we go in September.
I just do not understand it...from those who do it and those who tolerate it.
It's seems like a mess...and a big,...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, June 20th, 2011, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,122
Re: Fly fishing in Aruba
Sorry to send the topic off in a different direction.
However, Kent, after reading your messages, I am very sorry that I am too old and decrepit to enjoy snorkeling with you. Haven't snorkeled...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, June 20th, 2011, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,880
Re: Stale?
Amy is very informative.
In my opinion, things did change when one person ended her association with this board.
It was much more vibrant.
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Forum: Aruba in General
Wednesday, June 8th, 2011, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,734
Re: An aruba happening
Charles:
The similar link on that OTHER bulletin board does not seem to work.
It does not lead to the story and comes up with a cryptic message that one cannot post to the bulletin board.
Glad I...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Saturday, April 30th, 2011, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,908
Re: Kiosk at Aruba airport?
There used to be a "cart" in the hallway on arrival. Gone now!
Now, it is a fixed location just beyond the baggage carousels...if you are exiting the airport, it is in the far right corner of the...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, April 25th, 2011, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,720
Re: Aruba Cuaresma Celebration
Thank you for the excellent description of the Easter holiday/holyday in Aruba.
We've not been there at Easter itself, but we were there when the Queen's Birthday/Labor Day holiday happened near a...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Tuesday, April 12th, 2011, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,728
Re: Bus stops
Age creates confusion.
But I thought I'd try to make a comment about bus stops in the low-rise area.
Northbound, from the city to the hotels, the bus comes out past the Tamarijn and Divi Aruba...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Thursday, April 7th, 2011, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,334
Re: excited and curious...
Thanks again, LocaLisa!
After all these years, I did not realize that beach areas along that waterfront had names like Playa Fofoti and Playa Klip.
I'll wager few tourists know that.
We go back to...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,334
Re: excited and curious...
We've been visiting in September (every year) for 23 years.
I'm trying to understand how the closing of 'Main Street' will impact traffic from the airport to the low-rise timeshares...or any hotels....
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, April 1st, 2011, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,380
Re: Linda - Linda's Pancakes
We do extend our sympathy to family and friends.
I don't think we have met Linda, but we have certainly enjoyed our visits on several occasions.
We hope the business survives!
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Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, March 21st, 2011, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,576
Re: 5 Guys Burger"s Now on the Island
Going through northern Europe years ago, the standard was to have mayonaise with fries (pronounced something like my-o-nessa). It reminded me of something like tartar sauce...not straight mayonaise....
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Forum: Aruba in General
Thursday, March 10th, 2011, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,588
Re: Citi Visa compromised in 3 days in Aruba
So far, we haven't had a problem with credit cards in Aruba. Knock on wood.
We DO notify credit card companies. Chase has made it "automated"...they don't even want to know where you are...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 8,567
Re: Fruit in aruba
We have a watercolor drawing of the place (near the Royal Plaza) that LocaLisa describes. We remember when it was called The Fruitmarket and it is mostly what was sold. We're going back to the late...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, February 21st, 2011, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,576
Re: 5 Guys Burger"s Now on the Island
I guess Five Guys franchises are exploding around the country and now the Caribbean.
They recently moved into 2 locations in Daytona Beach - Port Orange, FL.
We ate a Five Guys in the Albany, NY...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Thursday, February 10th, 2011, 12:46 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,849
Re: Connecting on Aruba
These kind of posts make me envious as I don't really have a need for a cell phone in Aruba.
(I only have a pay-as-you-go phone in the US)
If the need arrives, we will contact Charles.
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Forum: Aruba in General
Thursday, January 27th, 2011, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,856
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, January 14th, 2011, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,897
Re: Never Rains In Aruba !?
It may not be a climate change, but a weather change is happening.
Lots of rain in Aruba...much more in September than we have experienced in 22 years.
We're northeast of Orlando, but Orlando...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,060
Re: pics from aruba
Great pictures.
I guess the water park is now closed for all time.
No one will be willing to invest in this loser.
I wonder if arson is suspected.
Is there a website for The Pearl?
Looked at...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, January 10th, 2011, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,860
Re: Help seeing island
I don't know if you have investigated tours from the ship.
One of them might take you on a 4x4 tour.
I know they are usually rather expensive, but from our experience, they come with the guarantee...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Wednesday, January 5th, 2011, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,443
Re: rain rain go away
I know September had a lot more rain than usual...our 20-year experience.
A friend wrote that they had poor weather in November...2 sunny days in 3 weeks...chilly and rainy. They have been going...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 7,443
Re: Cell Phone Questions
Chip,
Very interesting post!
I was not able to connect to Netflix and US TV networks in September.
Got back messages that said things like "we recognize you are outside the US and its territories"...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 7,443
Re: Cell Phone Questions
We don't have to call home on a regular basis.
Casa Del Mar sells a phone card in the cologne shop. I think it was 120 minutes for $10.
You call a local number in Aruba to connect to the USA.
Our...
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Forum: Charles' Stories
Sunday, January 2nd, 2011, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,442
Re: The water tank at alto vista
Beautiful story as usual. We also consider ourselves blessed as we enjoyed the company of friends in our senior community.
We have enjoyed the September view from Alto Vista tank many times,...
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Forum: Tasty Tidbits
Wednesday, December 29th, 2010, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,382
Re: Wacky Wahoo Cuban Black Bean Soup
Last year, I had black bean soup with the entree. My wife had the Aruban fish soup with the entree. We did not finish the pan-fried wahoo special. It was OK since we used the leftovers for a...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,991
Re: Today in New York & Aruba 2010
We spent our working years in the NY Capital District, so the pictures brought back old memories...never again memories.
We're shivering because it was 24 degrees last night in Florida, but no snow...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, December 27th, 2010, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,721
Re: Rain
Sherry gave a good synopsis.
We always had great weather for 3 weeks starting in mid-September for 20 years.
This year, a lot less favorable. Flooded roads were quite scary.
A friend wrote that...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, December 24th, 2010, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,174
Re: A warning
I know the Visa and MasterCard pre-paid cards have outrageous fees attached. A few years ago, we wanted to give our daughter and son-in-law a $100 card for an anniversary dinner gift (so they could...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,828
Re: stay out of the surf!!!!
In September, we experienced the poorest weather and the worst driving conditions in 22 years. It was a supreme challenge to get to Ling's or Kong Hing. Roads were severely flooded. Cars stalled...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,174
Re: A warning
We always travel with a wing and a prayer.
In AUA, we use credit cards at our resort, at the rental car place, at Ling's...often at restaurants. No problems in 22 years.
Traveler's Checks are...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, December 17th, 2010, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,242
Re: Weather in Ruba Last Week
We did a fly-in vacation to Saint Martin in 1990 stayed on the French side...not a very positive experience. Since that time, we have now been more impressed with the Dutch side of SXM in about 6...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Tuesday, December 14th, 2010, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,242
Re: Weather in Ruba Last Week
While we're not in Aruba, we did a cruise in the Eastern Caribbean from the 4th to the 11th.
The ship visited Nassau, St. Thomas and St. Maarten...all north of Aruba.
The weather was mixed, but...
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Forum: Charles' Stories
Monday, December 13th, 2010, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,968
Re: Through his eyes
Excellent story!
The older I get, the more I think about more simple, earlier times.
I wish I could tell some stories with this eloquence.
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Forum: Aruba in General
Thursday, December 2nd, 2010, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,970
Re: WOW Thanks so much!
Are you published...in print?
I know...we are moving to the point where they will say: What's a book?
(As they now say, what is a dial telephone? You had to contact an operator before making a...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, November 22nd, 2010, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,719
Re: Weather or not 'tis the question ...
I will not bash Aruba.
Saying that, here's our story...the weather has been strange.
I just DO NOT understand.
We have gone every year since 1988 for one to three weeks...and 2010 weather was...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,196
Re: Allure of the Sea
Tina,
I wander from the topic.
I visited Stockholm way back in 1971...so you know I am much older.
We have read and enjoyed the Larsson books in English (of course).
Just curiousity, but I was...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Sunday, November 7th, 2010, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,196
Re: Allure of the Sea
Tina,
Did he ever try a product like Bonine? It's non-prescription, non-drowsy formula.
(Maybe I'm wrong to presume that it is sold internationally)
My wife was afraid of cruising until we...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Thursday, November 4th, 2010, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,997
Re: Car Rental
We've used Payless/Optima for the last 3 years.
No complaints, good rates, good service, quick pick-up at the airport.
Previous to that (and the extra airport tax), we used Econo and Economy...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,196
Re: Allure of the Sea
Tina,
Our cruise goes to Nassau, St. Thomas and Sint Maarten.
My wife loves to shop in St. Martin for tablecloths and linens.
I get to purchase a bottle or two of premium liquor at lower prices...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, November 1st, 2010, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,227
Re: Aruban people's hospitality
I think this was told elsewhere, so I'll try to keep it brief.
We flew to Aruba about 10 days after 9/11/2001.
All Arubans were kind, sad about the events, yet glad we made it to Aruba when many...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, November 1st, 2010, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,196
Re: Allure of the Sea
Our local news in Florida said the clearance was about 20-inches (about 0.5 meters).
Wow!
We're sailing on the sister ship, the Oasis, on December 4th.
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Forum: Charles' Stories
Friday, October 22nd, 2010, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,314
Re: Interested in your honest opinion.
I love stories.
The art of story-telling seems to be lost to many young people.
Maybe I'm totally wrong, but too many only seem to understand something like:
I M OK. HOW R U?
I can't respond...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, October 18th, 2010, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,409
Re: Adam's Ale
I don't want to malign the wrong company, but it used to say...bottled from the municipal water suppy in Queens, NY.
After we moved to Florida, we found that bottled water could come from a...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Saturday, October 16th, 2010, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,409
Re: Adam's Ale
If you are going to avoid tap water in some places, you MUST ALWAYS AVOID things like salads where the greens are washed in their water.
We believe this was our problem on Margarita Island,...
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