Parque De Las Cavernas: Photo Friday

“Tucked away in the lush northwest corner of Puerto Rico, about 50 miles west of San Juan, is one of the island’s best kept secrets; the Rio CamuyCaves. The cave system, which gets its name from the 13-mile-long Camuy River, forms the third-largest cave system in the Western Hemisphere. The process that created the caves started almost… Read More Parque De Las Cavernas: Photo Friday

Weekend in Condado, Puerto Rico

Condado is an ocean front, pedestrian oriented community just east of the historic district of Old San Juan in Puerto Rico. We had the pleasure of spending a weekend there recently. I love being able to enjoy the beach, then take a walk to the many shops, restaurants and museums on Ashford Avenue.  Here are a… Read More Weekend in Condado, Puerto Rico

Weekly Photo Challenge: Color

Boqueron is a Beach Village located in the town of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. According to local folklore, after the Puerto Rican pirate Roberto Cofresí shared some of his treasure with his family and friends, he would hide what was left over in a cave located in “Barrio Pedernales” which is just south of Boqueron Bay. Throughout… Read More Weekly Photo Challenge: Color

Stretch Armstrong Does The Limbo!

As a mom, I spend so much time looking for things that my children have misplaced. Of course, during my search, I also spend a lot of time lecturing them on how they wouldn’t constantly lose things if they would just put things where they belong. I keep hoping and praying the day when they… Read More Stretch Armstrong Does The Limbo!

Island Boy Finds His Once Upon A Time

The sound of the waves, the sand beneath his feet, the warm ocean breeze were all a part of him, ingrained into his very soul. He was a true island boy, climbing palm trees in the blink of an eye to retrieve a coconut, catching fish with his homemade spear in the most primitive manner.… Read More Island Boy Finds His Once Upon A Time

Weekly Photo Challenge: Lost in the Details

“Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in [Jersey] anymore.” This Jersey girl is definitely far from the Jersey shore these days. The beach I walk along nowadays holds promises of treasures to be found. I walk with my head down, seeking them as a bloodhound who has picked up a scent. I have filled… Read More Weekly Photo Challenge: Lost in the Details

My Word-ly Travels

She loved to read and became so lost in her books it was as if she left her bedroom and stepped into the very places those stories took place. Ever since she was a little girl, she dreamed of faraway places. She envisioned herself traveling around the globe and even outer space. Her dreams were… Read More My Word-ly Travels

Hidden Talent

Each of us has a God given talent, and it is our obligation to share that talent with the world. It is also our obligation to encourage others on their journey to discover that talent, nurture that talent, and share that talent. Our little family of four recently dined in a small restaurant located on… Read More Hidden Talent