EP125:Marlene Purcell is helping to make sure No Child Goes Hungry in Aruba
Joining me today on One Happy Podcast is Nancy Gallagher. Nancy is a listener of the show who you may recognize if you are a member of any of the popular Aruba Facebook groups. Known for her stunning photography and insightful posts I asked Nancy to be a guest on the podcast a couple of months ago, but she was reluctant. Fearful that listeners wouldn’t be interested in her version of Aruba, Nancy asked in one of the Facebook groups what they thought. The support that was shown was overwhelming and as a result at fantastic podcast episode was born.
Nancy has been visiting Aruba since 1990 and over the course of that time she has seen it all… literally. I am sure you will agree that most visitors to Aruba actually only see a small portion of the already small island, but not Nancy. Over the course of the 26 years she has been visiting the island of Aruba, Nancy has made it a point to get off the tourist trail and to actually get to know the island we all love so much. Although the bulk of her vacations are spent at the Divi Dutch Village, Nancy’s trips usually start out with a couple of days booked at a lesser known property out of the tourist area. This practice that has exposed Nancy to the Aruba that locals live.
Listen as Nancy tells us about her version of Aruba which starts at the Coral Reef Beach villas in Savaneta and finishes in her timeshare at the Divi Dutch Village, just 32 steps from the beach. Over the course of the interview Nancy tells us about those two properties as well as about some of her favorite restaurants on the island, many of which you don’t need to make reservations at even during high season. We also learn about some of Aruba’s off the beaten path treasures such as Seroe Crystal and Aruba’s National Art Gallery which is a great way to learn more about the culture of this very special island.
As some of you may know in addition to being a wealth of information on all things Aruba, Nancy is also an incredible potter. In the past Nancy has crafted pieces as a fundraiser for the Aruba Donkey Sanctuary but can also do custom pieces. So if you have an idea for an Aruba themed piece of art, you really should get in contact with Nancy.
You can see examples of Nancy’s work at:
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On This Episode of One Happy Podcast You Will Learn:
- About a fantastic place to stay in Savaneta
- One of the best spots on Aruba to find sea glass
- Where you can get custom made Aruba inspired pottery
- Who has some of the best ribs on the island
- Where you should dine while watching the sunset
Restaurants and Attractions Mentioned on this Episode:
- Baby back grill
- Flying Fishbone
- House of Cake
- Marina Pirata
- Zeerovers
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