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

Beach Hopping in Puerto Rico

It rained the other morning, so my plans changed with the masseuse. We didn’t go to the waterfall. Instead we went to Buye Beach in Cabo Rojo. It was an hour drive. The skies were still cloudy with the sun … 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

I’m in Puerto Rico!

After a 13 hour day of traveling, I arrived at my Airbnb in Dorado, P.R.  It’s about an hour west of San Juan. I only stayed one night and yesterday I drove almost three hours (including sightseeing stops) to the … Continue reading

2024 in Review

2024 was a good year! I led lots of hikes… Went to lots of festivals… Listened to lots of Live bands, mostly blues and Jazz, both indoors and outdoors, and sometimes danced… Went cycling quite a bit… Went swimming at … Continue reading

Hiking in Garden of the Gods and exploring downtown Colorado Springs

Yesterday morning I hiked the 1.8 mile Palmer, Upper Loop, and Central Garden Trail Loop. It was beautiful! I see why it’s called Garden of the Gods. It’s also cool since it’s free. There was some elevation change, so I … Continue reading

Hiking Pine Creek Trail in Gunnison and my Airbnb in Hooper, Colorado

The 2.4 mile Pine Creek Trail in Gunnison is absolutely breathtaking! As I walked along yesterday morning, it literally took my breath away. The reflections of the autumn leaves in the Gunnison River were gorgeous. There are about 230 steps … Continue reading