Assateague Island National Seashore and Ocean City, Maryland

Yesterday, I drove 2 and 1/2 hours from Annapolis to Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland. I was hoping to see the wild ponies, and saw a group of them soon after I arrived. I rented a bicycle and cycled to … Continue reading →

Natural Bridge State Park, Virginia and self-guided walking tour of Annapolis, Maryland

Yesterday, I left my Roanoke Airbnb and drove to Natural Bridge State Park in Virginia to hike the two mile Cedar Creek Trail. I arrived a few minutes before they opened at 8:00 a.m. The $9 entry fee was worth … Continue reading →

Taking the Lewes Ferry from Delaware to Cape May, New Jersey and exploring Cape May

On Tuesday, I took a walk on the beach at Ocean City, Maryland. It was chilly, but not rainy yet. Yesterday, I left my Airbnb in Ocean City and drove to the Lewes Ferry.  My vehicle and I took it … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →