WesternBay Mayaguez

... her, ultimately costing them both their lives".

I stood above the churning turquoise depths for some time, reflectively contemplating any validity to the story. My feelings swelled and stretched with each undulating surge of the ocean. "See what happens when you ask for the cow", the man suggested. Suddenly shy, I politely smiled and stood in silence. "Just try it, it's fun", he pressed again. Looking down into ...

... most point of the islet. Named in honor of King Philip II of Spain, the fort, also referred to as "El Morro" or "promontory", was designed to guard the entrance to San Juan bay, and defend the city of San Juan from seaborne enemies. The walk took long being punctuated by stops at different factory outlets which are en route (Shopping enthusiasts would love them!). Walking through the brightly colored houses on ...

... wharf with huge chains and buoys but nowhere suitable to tie a dinghy up. So Captain Pete, Harri, Sarah and Zac got out of the dinghy while Tom and I went back around the bay to tie the dinghy up and walk back via the road. When Tom and I reached the facility there seemed to be a bit of a kafuffle going on the wharf, which included a couple of men, Pete, Harri, Zac and Sarah. Tom and I were quickly despatched to go and get the dinghy immediately! When we finally ...

... island also welcoming us and inviting to come ashore and have a look around. After a morning of swimming, snorkelling and beachcombing Toro, the customs official and Milton from the research facility took us on a walk/climb thru the island. These two were great showing off all the interesting parts of the island and giving us a run down on what happens on the island. First of all Mona island is home to the Mona Iguana which grows about 4feet long and wields its ...

... amp; serene beach I have ever been to. This beach had an artificial reef built some distance away from the shoreline which made the beach unusually calm. It was the best place to catch some sun & just laze around in the sun. For dinner we tried this place called "Ajili Mojili" which served authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. The food tasted like heaven! The love & passion with which the food was cooked really came thru. It ...

... iguanas and arrogant chatty birds passing..and my panic at the first night dragging my tent back and forward seemed pointless... the 20 kilos on my back feels natural and im heading my steps towards port.. not actually knowing where or how far it is...and if im lucky a 'publico' will pick me up... step by step im getting closer..hitching isn't probably wise as most of the drivers seem to be suspicious guys or frightened tourists so i'll just keep ...

The promised land. World-class board-breaking waves of Tres Palmas and Domes skirted by the crystal clear waters of Desecheo Island. House right on the beach with a swimming pool. Dive Shop, Taino Divers, in Black Eagle Marina. Banana Dang and the Rum Shack up in Puntas. Life is SWEET!

... along the lines of a tropical, but yet American experience. The shocking reality that that is nothing but baloney has come in a multitude of ways. 1. People here really like to dress up and will find any excuse to do so, including going to class. The other day a girl in class asked me if I liked to go camping because I dressed like I would. I'm not sure she meant that as a compliment... 2. Puerto Rico is very ...

... appetizers. For the main meal we all almost got the same thing; red snapper stuffed with shrimp and lobster. SOOOOOOOO unbelievably delicious! We went to a 'pub'/club that night to dance off our huge meal. The next morning the fabulous visit was over and I was coming back to Pitt, and summer classes, and well...life. Guess I left Spain too soon, wasn't ready to quit being aboard yet. But this is it until VA beach in three weeks.

... the beach. The water was really shallow and warm. There was lots of sea grass in the shallow parts. There were pockets of white sandy pools that got a little deeper. We found a shady spot under a palm tree.~We went to Dynasty Oriental Restaurant in Mayaguez. It was an all you can eat Chinese buffet. Nothing to write home about. Day 4 - Thursday We did the Salt Flats and Cabo Rojo Lighthouse today. Got to the Salt Flats around 12:30. We got to the beach, under the lighthouse ...