My month in Puerto Rico is coming to an end

I’ve mostly relaxed the last couple of days. At my age, when you travel for an extended period of time, it starts to wear on you.  Especially when it’s solo travel. There’s no one to help with the luggage, driving, … Continue reading

Old San Juan, Puerto Rico self guided walking tour

I created a three mile self-guided walking tour of Old San Juan. I’m not a big fan of organized tours. Sometimes they’ll talk too much about things I’m not interested in and my back hurts if I stand for more … Continue reading

Santurce Art Walk, Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico, and La Plaza del Mercado de Santurce

Yesterday was filled with Art. I went to an area called Santurce where there’s lots of street murals. I love street art! La Plaza del Mercado de Santurce is a farmer’s market and a hot spot for evening festivities. They … Continue reading

Driving from Fajardo to San Juan, Puerto Rico

Tuesday morning, I was packing to leave Fajardo and realized my wallet was missing. I had been on the boat tour to Culebra the day before. I checked everywhere, including my car, but couldn’t find it. I always travel with … Continue reading

Culebra Power Boat Snorkeling & Beach Tour, Puerto Rico

Yesterday I went on the Culebra Power Boat Snorkeling & Beach Tour through Sail Getaway. The tour departed from Fajardo, Puerto Rico and lasted 6 ½ hrs. We had a full boat with 40 people. It rained for a few … Continue reading

Muddy Rainforest, Adventure with H&J Island Adventures, and self-guided tour of El Yunque Rainforest

I went on the ‘Muddy Rainforest Adventure and Sightsee tour” with H & J Island Adventures. It truly was an adventure! We met for breakfast at 6:00 a.m. and then drove about 20 minutes into the rainforest. Jose was very … Continue reading

Seven Seas Beach, Luquillo Kiosks, and Playa Azul, Puerto Rico

I’m in Fajardo, Puerto Rico for four nights. Before heading to my Airbnb, I stopped at Seven Seas Beach. The weather was rainy off and on. I can’t complain, I’ve had great weather for more than 2 weeks. I stopped … Continue reading

Museo Castillo Serrallés, Ponce and Charco El Hippie, Puerto Rico

Before leaving Ponce, I visited Museo Castillo Serrallés. It’s a 1930s Spanish Revival-style home built by the Serrallés family of the famous Don Q rum. I took the hour-long tour. They don’t allow indoor photography. The views from the balconies … Continue reading

Day Trip from Ponce to Canon Blanco, Puerto Rico

Yesterday, I took a day trip up into the lush green mountains. My destination was Canon Blanco. I knew I would be on roads with steep drop-offs, hairpin turns, 1 1/2 car width wide, and potholes. It was an adventure! … Continue reading

San German, Yauco, and Ponce, Puerto Rico

After spending two weeks in Aguada, Puerto Rico, I left yesterday morning and drove to Ponce, where I’ll spend two nights. I stopped in the quaint town of San German and walked around for a half an hour. An hour … Continue reading

Cabo Rojo Lighthouse Trail, Faro Los Morrillos, and Boqueron, Puerto Rico

Yesterday, I drove south along the coast to Faro Los Morrillos, a lighthouse, and hiked 1.5 miles on the Cabo Rojo Lighthouse trail. The rugged coastline is stunning! These people were filming themselves with a drone. Not far from there … Continue reading

Montones Beach, Playa Jobos, Pozo De Jacinto, and Survival Beach, Puerto Rico

Yesterday was another beach day! I drove about a half an hour to Survival Beach. It’s basically for surfers. I love trying to capture cool shots of them with my phone. Not far from there is Playa Jobos. This beach … Continue reading

Medicinal Plants and Gozalandia Waterfall, Puerto Rico

I signed up for an Airbnb Experience before arriving in Puerto Rico. It’s a 2 hour class to learn how plants can heal us. It was held at the facilitator’s home in Moca, Puerto Rico. She spoke about a variety … Continue reading

Massage, beaches, and Rincon Art Walk

I’ve enjoyed some pool time at my Airbnb. I had a yummy dinner in Rincon, which is only a 15 minute drive from my Airbnb. Afterwards I enjoyed the Rincon Art Walk, which is held every Thursday evening from 5:00pm … Continue reading