Closing 2013

Dear Readers: It's been an intense year, both good and bad. All the electronics managed to break down or suffer "unexpected" accidents, however, the writing is flourishing, the kids are happy, and the family garden blooms. I am happy... I expect great things in 2014 for all! That said I'm starting off the New Year with a brand new blog.…

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Read more about the article The Ruins @ Wilderness, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico (aka: Las Ruinas, Wildo)
Original Lighthouse, Picture by Feliciano Alonso c. 1895

The Ruins @ Wilderness, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico (aka: Las Ruinas, Wildo)

Two walls and a foundation are the only thing left of the original Aguadilla Lighthouse. Designed by Enrique Gadea and built by Pedro Tolosa on the northwest corner of Puerto Rico known as Punta Borinquen, the lighthouse inaugurated on September 15th 1889. It was located near the territory of what later became Borinquen Field, a major US military facility, later…

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Read more about the article Paseo Piñones, Scenic Bike Route @ Loíza, Puerto Rico
This is the path that veers away from road 187.

Paseo Piñones, Scenic Bike Route @ Loíza, Puerto Rico

Piñones is a small treasure of possibilities. From natural seawater pools, surfing spots, chinchorros with traditional fried foods like alcapurrias and bacalaítos, to fishing, fruit frappes and a pretty cool and ecologically diverse bike route. All this, only minutes from San Juan. From The Baldorioty de Castro Expressway or from Ave. Isla Verde, take road 187 to Piñones. The path…

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Read more about the article Los muros dijeron…
By PoteLeche

Los muros dijeron…

Puerto Rico is going through it's 2nd yearly Street Art Festival "Los Muros Hablan" (The Walls Speak). Here's my pictures. I will let the walls speak for themselves.

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Read more about the article Villa Tropical @ Shacks, Isabela, Puerto Rico
The Blue Hole, right below our deck.

Villa Tropical @ Shacks, Isabela, Puerto Rico

Isabela beaches are my favorite! The land is filled with natural pools, decent surf waves, and spectacular snorkeling opportunities. And to top it all off, Isabela has that laid back attitude peculiar to the Puerto Rico west and northwest coast. So I'm always looking for a decent spot to stay over there. And that decent spot, that "just right" place with…

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7 Ideas para arreglar a Puerto Rico (Take 1)

1. Otorgar título de propiedad a los residentes de residenciales públicos. De esta manera tienen la responsabilidad de establecer su junta de condómines, dar mantenimiento y pagar agua y luz. Si quieren wi-fi, que lo paguen igual que todos los demás. 2. Aprobar ley que limite la construcción en áreas rurales y suburbanas hasta que cierto porcentaje (digamos un 70%)…

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