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    Shaun Hunter
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    01/26/2023
    Signs mark the trails and site of Balashi Gold Mill ruins.
    Shaun Hunter
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    01/26/2023
    One of two gold mill ruins sites on Aruba, Balashi sits prominently in the Frenchman Pass hillside area.
    Shaun Hunter
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    01/26/2023
    The stone structure was originally built in the late 1800's.
    Shaun Hunter
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    01/26/2023
    The mill site sits beside the Spanish Lagoon area.
    Shaun Hunter
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    01/26/2023
    The ruins can be explored today.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    01/26/2023
    Balashi Gold Mill site.
    Shaun Hunter
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    01/26/2023
    There are many interesting features remaining of the abandoned mill site.
    Shaun Hunter
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    01/26/2023
    Prominent views from the hilltop site.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    01/26/2023
    Balashi Gold Mill site.

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