bmdlover Posted September 30, 2011 #1 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Not only do we love to get a feel for the local culture by visiting local supermarkets, but ArubaLisa advised that there are several on the way to Eagle Beach so we can pick up some beer. Is it possible to walk there from the dock? Or can we take the bus there, get off and buy beer and sundries, then get back on the bus? Same ticket or newer? If we can walk, can we catch the bus in that area? Just getting psyched for the trip, tho it is a bit less than 3 months off. thanks! Marianne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted September 30, 2011 #2 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I am not sure how much "local culture" you will get visiting the supermarket, but there are several. The major ones are Kong Hing, Ling & Sons, Superfoods and Certified. They are all outside of the downtown area, and it would be quite a walk. You can take a cab there or the bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubalisa Posted September 30, 2011 #3 Share Posted September 30, 2011 The closest is a walk of about a mile. There are four supermarkets within a 2 block area. http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=12.5314501&lon=-70.0507915&z=18&l=0&m=b It will give you a glimpse of South American and some Dutch items. Stroopwaffles are a popular souvenir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmdlover Posted October 5, 2011 Author #4 Share Posted October 5, 2011 OOOOhhh I love Stroopwaffles! Do they have many flavors? Can we get off the bus then get back on to continue to eagle beach on the same ticket? Or do we need an additional ticket (not being cheap, just want to avoid awkward situation) thanks! Marianne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essexlass2 Posted October 6, 2011 #5 Share Posted October 6, 2011 OOOOhhh I love Stroopwaffles! Do they have many flavors? Living in UK, I've never heard of Stroopwaffles - what on earth are they? Ordinary waffles that are flavoured or something? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubalisa Posted October 6, 2011 #6 Share Posted October 6, 2011 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stroopwafel Sorry don't recall the flavors and not sure about the bus. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmdlover Posted October 8, 2011 Author #7 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Thanks ArubaLisa. When my sister lived in Germany, she would often travel through Holland and send me stroopwafels. They had flavoring in the filling, things like hazelnut or almond, if I recall right. We'll wing it on the groceries. We appreciate your help! Marianne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermeulT Posted October 10, 2011 #8 Share Posted October 10, 2011 The closest is a walk of about a mile.There are four supermarkets within a 2 block area. http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=12.5314501&lon=-70.0507915&z=18&l=0&m=b It will give you a glimpse of South American and some Dutch items. Stroopwaffles are a popular souvenir. Is it a SAFE walk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted October 11, 2011 #9 Share Posted October 11, 2011 It's a long, hot, dusty walk; lots of traffic and I would not recommend walking there from the ship. I have never seen any different flavored Stroopwafels; just the carmel filling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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