Likes Long Walks on the Beach

With its strategic location, Puerto Rico gave us access to many of the Caribbean islands.  We had fun traveling to Viques for Scuba and a glow in the dark fish adventure with Allie and Caroline. So, Jon and I decided to take our own weekend getaway to another neighboring island, Culebra.

Instead of the very economical, but highly unpredictable ferry, we opted to fly.  I knew it would be a small plane, but I had no idea how small.  These planes fit a maximum of 8 passengers.  As with any new experience, I had a mix of feelings from curiosity to excitement to fear.  I was happy to discover that we were seated right behind the pilot and not in the middle of this tin can.

Our plane!

As soon as the plane left the ground, all of my fears went away and the desire to become a pilot set in!  I must mention that I did have the perfect first experience: great seats, impeccable weather, and fantastic views.  Flying so low over beautiful islands and crystal clear water is absolutely breathtaking.  And when you compare 1 hour of seasickness on a ferry to 15 minutes of glorious flight - it's no contest.

The view from the plane - spectacular.

I made arrangements for simple accommodations on the island in a studio room.  To our delight, the owner called us and asked if we would be okay staying in a larger place for the same price.  Um, yah! We stayed in a newly renovated boathouse with kitchen, bath, bedroom, large deck and parking.  Mentioning parking brings me to transportation.  The island is very tiny, and if you were extremely ambitious you could walk the whole thing.  However, hauling a cooler, beach towels, and snorkel gear; we opted for the preferred method of transportation - golf carts.  These are no ordinary golf carts. Gas powered with ATV wheels, they get you everywhere you could want to go.  And after driving a minivan on small cobblestone streets in Old San Juan, I was thrilled to buzz around in this easy to maneuver and park funmobile.




Culebra was 2 1/2 days of simple relaxation.  We started each day with strong coffee and a hike to remote snorkeling beaches.  I worked out on the beach and Jon swam with 10 foot stingrays and other creatures of the sea.  We would head back to town for breakfast and bathing suits, and spend the remainder of the day on the fabulous Flamenco Beach.  We foodies enjoyed an elegant dinner, and each other's undivided attention.  When you meet the love of your life and you instantly have a family of 5, these times to be off on our own are priceless.






I feel like I should give you some crazy story or adventure, but there isn't one to tell.  Just an easy breezy romantic weekend with the man of my dreams.










One last detail: the flight back was even MORE exciting than the flight there.  On the return trip, I got to sit in the co-pilot's seat.






From Puerto Rico: We have reached a very comfortable cruising altitude.