Sean liked our Rincón beach day so much we thought we might take him to another nearby beach: Crashboat in Aguadilla. The last time we were there we were just exhausted and didn’t have much time to enjoy it.
Crashboat from the lookout point
This time we came prepared. We brought our cooler full of cold drinks, chairs, swimsuits, towels and snorkel gear. We also stopped in Aguada at the best little pollo al carbon spot for some awesome chicken and mashed viandas.
Fun times with our friend
We enjoyed eating, drinking and playing on the beach. There are always a lot more people at Crashboat than most beaches, and it added to the social and good-spirited vibe of the place. People are playing music, bouncing volleyballs around, jumping off the piers into the water, surfing the small breaks and laying in the sun.
Crashboat from the pier looking toward the coastline
As for us, we walked around for a while, swam, snorkeled and laid in the sun. It was a beautiful warm January day.
Britton snorkeling
Before I jumped off the pier into the ~80 degree F water with Britton
Britton and Sean on an island in the sun
Surfers catching small waves
And me catching some golden rays on golden sand
“Hey, look over there!” Says Britton as I get pummeled by a wave
One of the coolest things we saw, however, was a man called Harry the Pelican Whisperer and his friendly flock of pelicans. He has trained these wild birds by throwing them fish and shrimp. This was quite the hit with everyone. They will do various tricks for him like spin in circles or jump up on people’s arms. To hold them he just asks for a donation of your choice or to buy something from him. Pretty cool guy. He knows each of them by name and talks to them in both Spanish and English. Bilingual pelicans! To get this up close and personal with the pelicans was a very cool experience. I pet them a little too. Their neck feathers feel almost like fur and their faces up close look like Dr. Seuss characters.
Harry, Me and a Pelican
Friendly pelican
I was able to hold two at a time! Their web feet are so weird to feel
Some people were a little afraid, but I think since we have chickens and turkeys we are less intimidated by birds.
Harry and the Pelicans in action
Playa Crashboat
Later on that evening back in Rincón we played music with the band and then at around 11pm stopped by Surfer Spot for The.Best.Cheeseburger. Ever! So, so good. Now I understand why Jimmy Buffett wrote a song about a cheeseburger. Seriously. A fantastic day.
Cassie and Britton- Happy New Year and Feliz Dia de Los Reyes!!! I continue to enjoy your blogs, thank you for your great adventures and views. Nice to hear of your band. when and where will they be playing. Maybe we can head over there to see them. Let me know.
Tonie
Hi Tonie! Thanks so much! Our first gig is this Friday Jan 15 as the final band on opening night for the 3rd Annual Legend Surf Classic. We will be playing at Harbor Restaurant which is right off the Balneario in Rincón around 9pm (ish)! I’ll be singing and Britton plays bass. We’d love to finally meet you. http://legendsurfclassicpr.org/
Cassie, what is the name of your band? My friends Markus and Daisy will be there tonight, maybe you know them?
Yah we saw Markus and Daisy. Markus bought me a beer even! We are trying to get him to come play his trombone with us too!
They are the cutest couple as are you and Britton! That would be fantastic if you could convince him to play trombone with you guys. I believe he has at RBC a few times.
WHAT?? you are playing the Legends opening night?!! We will be there!
Awesome! When we were there Harry wasn’t to be seen but maybe it’s because not many people were there at the time. Maybe we can see him next month when we arrive. He is doing a wonderful thing to bring awareness to the pelicans.
I checked the link to the legend surf contest and I so wish I was there to see it. Good luck with your band, Cassie and Britton!
~Just discovered your blog! 🙂 I graduated from the University of Denver in 2001 but I was born and raised here in San Juan and came back after graduation. Colorado will always be my second home.
I’m Denny AKA Goyo from the Town of Aguadilla PR, and with the sad news that our beloved friend Harry Anguita ” The Pelican Whisperer” has passed away this passed week 04/2018.
Harry, you will all way be in our hearts and memories. You did passed to a better life, but your legacy here will last for years to come.
Thank for your remarks, Harry is getting same on heaven. Will you please let me know how he die. look kind of young and healthy in his videos does it has to do with the,”China Virus” please let me know, and God bless you. Salvador Rube’n Diodonet, “El Sulta’n de Mayaguez”
So sad to hear. I just saw him in February!
From the Above
I travel alone in the trip of life
Jewelry left behind but diamonds in the eyes
With blisters in my heart and oxygen enough
To hover free over unwrinkled canyons
I live in my car hoarding childhood giggles
Pelicans are my new pen pals
– their fate collide with mine –
addicted to the current of an upside down planet
I keep on filming Life until I say…Good Bye…
Harry, te extrañare
I was told he has passed away have not seen anything in the paper
Was there recently for Mothers Day weekend . On your drive down to Crashboat there is mural painted in honor of him . I’m trying to pasted the picture but option is not available.
Here is a picture of the mural:
http://www.lifetransplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Crashboat-2.jpg