Weekly Photo Challenge: Escape
I am always overwhelmed by the role that Ohio played in the history of slavery. The Ohio River was the cusp of freedom; cross it, and you had a chance […]
It’s An Honor Just Being Nominated
When I started blogging, I never thought it would turn into such a social adventure for me. But as I explored more and more sites and discovered so many amazing […]
Old San Juan in Pictures
I don’t really have anything to say about Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. It’s a picturesque place to wander around and explore. Hopefully these collage pictures say that for me. […]
I’ve Eaten Like the President – Twice!
Unbeknownst to me beforehand, I’ve followed in the footsteps of Barack Obama twice now when I’ve looked for a place to eat during my travels. The first time was in […]
The Cemetery From Above – Weekly Photo Challenge
I confess right now: I have almost no interest in history and can’t tell you a single fact about the forts in San Juan, Puerto Rico. I do like wandering […]
The Magical Swirl of the Bio Bay
The Bio Bay. It’s the reason we travelled to Vieques and Puerto Rico in the first place, and it turned out to be the highlight of our trip. It was […]
Soaking Wet in the Rainforest
In retrospect, it was perfect. We all spent a day in the El Yunque rainforest, where it rained, and rained, and rained. We should have expected that, right? And yet, […]
My Mother’s Puerto Rican Tattoo
“Ow! Help!” my mother yelled over the rush of roaring waves. Another wave crashed into her and I saw the rock shelf she was pinned against as the water receded. […]
The Beaches of Vieques
Vieques Island used to house a U.S. miltary base. Though the Navy left there in 2003, many of the beaches are still referred to by the names the Navy gave […]
Welcome to the Island of Vieques!
The Island of Vieques off the eastern coast of Puerto Rico does not have any traffic lights. There are no McDonald’s, Wal-Marts, or any other mega-monstrosities. There are two gas […]
