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This is an ocean view from Ashford Ave. I have no idea about that piece of art. Should signify something important but I guess I can't figure out what. |
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It rains a lot in PR. The rain can last anywhere from 5 minutes to hours at a time. This picture was taken during the rain. |
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This picture was taken couple minutes later. The rain is gone. Or is it? |
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Cops are always at work. They drive with their sirens on all the time so that you know where they are at. |
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This is a beach in Condado. |
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Condado 'downtown' features a small plaza with eight benches but I really like those steps. |
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Caribbean National Forrest (El Yunque) has plenty of things to enjoy. This is one of the many waterfalls you will encounter on your way up. Keep mind that the road to the top is very windy and there is no room to maneuver your car. |
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The same waterfall but from a different angle. |
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While on the trails, look around you! I thought that this was a nice view through all the bushes and trees. |
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Wildlife in the park is just unbelievable. I don't know the Latin name for this flower but it looks beautiful. |
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This view is from the Yokahu tower. You can see how cloudy it was. Yet, this was not the top of the mountain. |
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I wonder, who is that person in the picture? |
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Nice, but foggy, view of the city nearby. |
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I would call this tree a 'helicopter'. |
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Adorable shot in the dark. There was very little light so I had to use the flash. As much as I can make out, these are the roots of the tree growing directly from the trunk. The orange color just stands out in the muddy background. |
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The " Rio De La Mina" trail was something. This is the actual waterfall that turns into a river. The trail was about 5k long and it took quite some time to get there. However, the view was spectacular and rewarding. You can't see, but there were a couple of locals in that stream. |
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This is another shot of the river. |
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On the way to Vieques, the US customs building was probably the only one painted in pink. |
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In the seaport (Fajardo) you can see quite a few ships that are 'about to sink'. Yet, they have been there for a while. |
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I think I'm going out. Maybe, I'm back. Either way, the local beer "Medalla" is good before and after the party. The tin cans are only 10 ounces (not your typical 12oz). |
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We had to share our apartment with the locals. This gecko was found on the inside of our bathroom. |
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Mighty place in Vieques: "Mar Azur". The only place that is open as long as the population consumes beverages. |
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Probably the tallest structure in Vieques. I don't look as tool (probably because I'm sitting down). |
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Fish market of Vieques. |
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Only very few boats in this seaport. Neither one is sinking (unlike Fajardo) |
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That is the smallest island en route to Fajardo. |
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This is really nice beach (Luquillo). The water is blue and clean (salty, too). On the downside, the restrooms there is simply a national disaster. |
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Coconuts. More than one. |
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Locals enjoy the beach big time. This lady had her headphones on all the time she was there. I don't think she was listening to R&B. |
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Laguna de Pinones was really great but full of trash. Seems that locals don't care about the environment too much. |
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San Juan at night. |
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This is Old San Juan. All streets are one way and every intersection features a cop asking the drivers to slow down. When driving in PR, remember that the traffic signs are for decoration only. If you obey those signs then you are a tourist. |
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Locals waiting for the bus back to the city. |