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Puerto Rico Day Six: I Finally Found The Birds On My last Hike In The Guanica Dry Forest
I was up early again on Tuesday. You can’t visit a sub tropical island and stay in bed. I wanted to watch the sunrise on my last day at the Copamarina Resort in the Guanica Dry Forest. I drove back to Ballena Beach hoping to see some more of the birds I saw the previous…
Puerto Rico Day Five: Finally Some Birds On the Ballena Trail In The Dry Forest
I awoke early Monday morning at the Copamarina resort and was off to find the sunrise. I had done some research and now knew the trail I hiked on Sunday afternoon was called the Ballena trail. It led from beautiful Ballena Beach up into the dry forest. I decided to watch the sunrise from the…
Puerto Rico Day Four: An Unplanned Hike Into The Guanica Dry Forest
After returning from my visit to Gilligan’s Island, I was soon driving on the narrow and winding route 333 toward the town of Guanica. I was headed to the unique dry forest that is located in this area. I made my way to route 334 and followed as it meandered upwards through a small village. …
Puerto Rico Day Four: A Short Stay On Gilligan’s Island.
I returned to my hotel after my morning walk and enjoyed a nice late breakfast. After eating I was soon on my next adventure. A boat ride to Gilligan’s Island. Yes, Gilligan’s Island. The small island is about a mile from the resort. It was named after the famous 1960’s television show. As soon as…
Puerto Rico Day Four: A Morning Walk Along My Own Private Ocean And Beach
I awoke early my first full day at the Copamarina resort. Located on the southwestern side of the island, the resort and the surrounding Guanica Dry Forest Reserve was spared the brunt of hurricane Maria. The area is noted for it’s rare dry forest and I was ready to explore. After finding some coffee, I…
Puerto Rico Day Three: Copamarina Resort And The Guanica World Biosphere Reserve.
I continued my drive on Route 333 beyond the small town of Guanica in southwestern Puerto Rico. The road was winding and narrow. Soon, beautiful, but distracting, views of the ocean could be seen far below the road. There was barely enough room for two cars on the narrow road. There was no place to…
Puerto Rico Day Three: A Rainy Drive Through The Mountains To The Sunshine In The South
I awoke a little earlier my final day in San Juan, Puerto Rico . I always try and watch the sunrise and sunset on my travels. I knew I would have to walk to the other side of the massive walls of Castillo San Cristobal to see it. I was soon walking along the old city…
Cedar Waxwings And A Sign Of Spring At The PPl Wetlands
It was nice to return to Northeastern Pennsylvania after my visit to Puerto Rico. I have always said you don’t have to travel far to find the beauty of nature. I did see many wonderful things in Puerto Rico. There was beautiful scenery and I saw many exotic birds on my trip. But there is…
Puerto Rico Day Two: So Much To See In Enchanting Old San Juan
After my tour of the historic Castillo San Cristobal, I again wandered off to explore the streets of old San Juan. I first made my way through the now familiar Plaza Colon and it’s towering statue of Christopher Columbus. I decided to walk up one of the most famous streets in old town San Juan,…
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