Lo que paso en Puerto Rico

I wish we didn't have to come home, but real life made us. We spent a wonderful week in Puerto Rico with the Vega's. It feels like the time flew by, but we were able to see and visit so many places. We have lots of pictures, so bare with us.

Wednesday was one of my favorite days. We went to Flamenco Beach, which is always talked about on the travel channel as being one of the greatest beaches. Believe me, it was. The water was crystal blue and the sand was powder soft. I couldn't ask for a better beach.

Flamenco Beach is located on an Island called Culebra, which is about a 1 1/2 hour boat ride or a 15 minute plane ride. We decided to do both. We flew over and took the boat back.

I usually don't have a problem with small planes, but I think I saw my life flash before my eyes when we were about to land. The plane held 8 passengers and all of us had to sit in particular seats according to our weight. The captain told us before we left, Culebra has strong winds, so the landing maybe a little bumpy. The take off and 10 minutes in the air was awesome, and then the landing came. We had to fly over a mountain and drop suddenly in order to hit the landing strip. Our plane jerked side to side, looked like it was going to hit the mountain, dropped suddenly, had a couple alarms go off and then landed going what felt like 200 miles an hour. Even though our lives flashed before us - I would do it again.

Thursday we went to a beach called Crash boat which is located in a town called Aquadilla. This was a favorite beach of Bacho's growing up. It was fun to chill out and eat pinchos (grilled kabobs).

Friday was a lot of fun and busy too. First, Jason and I went to the beach in Dorado. We took a bike ride around the beach and around some of the neighborhood. Both of us were so sticky and sweaty when we returned, but it was fun.

The second thing we did was went to the El Yunque rainforest. It was so cool!! I love places like this. We hiked around and went to La Mina falls. On the way out it was raining so hard, but I guess that is why they call it a rainforest.

The third thing we did, I know - Friday was a busy day. We went on a kayak tour. We went to the town of Fajardo and went to the Bio Luminescent bay. We weren't able to get any pictures of our own, because we didn't have the right kind of camera. As soon as the kayak guide sends us our pictures - we will post them. However, I have added a picture that shows you how cool it is. We left on the kayak tour at sunset - so we had no light to guide us into the bay. We paddled about 2.5 miles through the ocean and the red mangroves to the opening of the bay. It was so cool - the closer we got to the bay and the more we touched the water - the more it would glow. Jason and I ran into the mangroves many times and hit our heads on a couple of trees while paddling, but it was worth it to see the bay. If any of you go to Puerto Rico - I recommend this.

On Saturday - our 5 year anniversay day - we went to Old San Juan and El Morro. A little history lesson - the English and the Dutch attacked the Morro repeatedly in its time. Located on the San Juan Bay, the six-story fort was originally constructed in 1540, although its exterior walls were not erected for another 200 years. Inside the walls is a veritable labyrinth of chambers, barracks, hallways and prison cells.

Old San Juan was really neat. It has shops all over the place, blue brick on the street, tons of people and lots of culture. It was really windy this day and extra humid, but we still enjoyed our selves. We were able to go to the gates of puerto rico, eat at a bakery Rachel Ray recommended and watch tourists and natives walk by. And to top it off, we went out to eat that night in Isla Verde for our 5 year anniversary.

Sunday we went to visit with some of Bacho's family and then Jason and I went to a town by where Bacho grew up named Ponce. Lastly we went to the beach to hang out and visit the last time in Puerto Rico - for this trip atleast.

Thank you Vega's for helping make this trip an enjoyable one, for taking us around the island, and showing us traditions of Puerto Rico. We had so much fun. We loved every minute of our vacation and only wished it was longer.

To Jason - my hubby of 5 years and my best friend for much longer, Happy Anniversary. I am so thankful to have you in my life. I think we should have an island getaway for every anniversary from now on. Love you!!!