After days of salt air, hidden coves, and sleepy southern towns, I pointed the car north and began the drive from Guánica back to San Juan. The road wound past mountains and palms, carrying me from the island’s quieter corners into the pulse of the capital. By the time I checked into the historic Fairmont… Continue reading From Coast to Capital: My Puerto Rican Farewell
Month: October 2025
Puerto Rico’s Southwest: Manglillo Chiquito, Bioluminescent Bays & Cabo Rojo
Rebecca (Becky) and I met a lifetime ago at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Elizabethtown where my Dad was serving as Minister of Music. Becky's dear Aunt Goldie and my Mom were great friends. While years passed, both of us experienced the highs and lows that life threw our way. Eventually, Rebecca was lead to… Continue reading Puerto Rico’s Southwest: Manglillo Chiquito, Bioluminescent Bays & Cabo Rojo
Rum, Waterfalls, and Wild Forests: My Journey Through Puerto Rico
Renting a car and driving in my destination might be a new bucket list item. It took Corfu for me to realize that, yes, I can do it. Which means - you can do it. If anything, I'm learning more and more what I can do on my own, depending on my wits, gut and… Continue reading Rum, Waterfalls, and Wild Forests: My Journey Through Puerto Rico
Salt Air & Sunshine: The Route to Puerto Rican Paradise
Screenshot When a friend follows and supports your travel business but always chimes up that you should come and visit them because they live in Heaven on Earth, you listen. My friend from nearly 40 years ago made the courageous solo move to Puerto Rico a few years ago. Her invitation and the hopes of… Continue reading Salt Air & Sunshine: The Route to Puerto Rican Paradise