For many people the end of the year is a time for reflecting on the previous twelve months and making well-intentioned resolutions relative to the next twelve months. They realize that material possessions don't bring true happiness, that aging naturally is beautiful and that there's more good than bad in most people. They resolve to be leaner, nicer, healthier and to finally … [Read more...]
Take, Break but don’t Stake: Horses in Vieques, Puerto Rico
On our recent trip to Puerto Rico we used many forms of transportation; big planes, tiny planes, shuttle vans, taxis, rental cars, ferries, kayaks, swimming, feet, elevators, escalators and funiculars,. We did not at any point use a horse. (The last time we rode horses Blonde came home in a neck brace so for Blonde horses are on the equivalent of her personal "no fly" list.) … [Read more...]
Kayaking Collision Course in Puerto Rico
Blonde and Brunette promiscuously enter travel contests. We enter contests as often as Hugh Hefner wishes he entered all of those silicone-breasted 22 year olds who litter his mansion. After years of entering contests Blonde recently won a free trip for two to Puerto Rico. One of the included activities was a kayak tour of the Nature Reserve of Las Cabezas de San Juan’s … [Read more...]
Groundhog Day Puerto Rican Style
In the movie Groundhog Day, a Pittsburgh weatherman, played by Bill Murray, repeats the same day in a time loop until he finally gets it right. Well we aren't "weatherpersons" but we are originally from Pittsburgh and we are hoping to get our upcoming trip to Puerto Rico right. We were in Puerto Rico a little over 5 years ago, but, similarly to Bill Murray when he attempted … [Read more...]