Category Archives: Strange Sights

Secluded Waterfall: Charca Las Vegas, Maricao


Our family at the waterfall (photo thanks Markus)

Our friend Daisy invited us to a last-minute getaway into the mountains of Maricao and we are so glad she did! We quickly did all of our chores so we could head up to this secluded, hidden waterfall and yet it was not too hard to find in the jungle. One of our favorite waterfall areas is Gozalandia, but it has become a tourist trap and just too popular, especially on a Saturday in summer. This trip was just perfect with just our group and a couple of other people there. The pond was deep enough to swim and jump into and the water was soo refreshing. This time of year, the ocean water is almost too tepid warm and so the rivers and ponds start to beckon to us to cool down.


Fun in the water


Beautiful (au) natural setting


Aeden seemed to enjoy playing in the water


After how hot it’s been, we are already thinking of going back!


The group. It’s really not a long walk from the road to the waterfall


Stone petroglyphs (maybe old maybe not)


Super refreshing!

Apparently there is another smaller fall up a little higher as well as a waterwheel (molino) just down the way, but we just enjoyed this amazing spot. We brought down some drinks and snacks and enjoyed a much-needed break from the heat. We WILL be back!

Here’s a video of our time there:

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Birthday Fun and other Updates

We have been enjoying the island even more since we returned from our trip to Colorado. Nothing like a trip off the rock to help you appreciate our tropical island home even more.

For my birthday this year we stopped by one of my favorite resorts: Villa Montana in Isabela/Aguadilla. I like how it is tucked away and not too “posh” that we can drive in with our truck or old Mustang and not feel like a hillbilly as we did at Royal Isabela. There was hardly anyone there and so we had one of the pools to ourselves and Aeden just loved it. We ordered a pizza and walked along the beach. It was a very chill time, especially considering how hot it’s been!


With Aeden down the beach


On the drive to Isabela we stopped at this windy coconut farm


And at a coconut tree!


The beach is so interesting to a baby!


We have been enjoying our trips to the Pulgueros around the island -these are delicious mangosteens


Our friend John Grady died recently and we went to his memorial at the Rincon Marina


Orchids in bloom -I am starting to get into orchids more around the property!


And we continue to expand the trails to the gardens


Fun at Steps Beach (Aeden got sand EVERYWHERE!)


Our little sidekick won’t be in our arms for long- he is raring to go walk!


Quick stop at Hacienda La Fe in San Sebastian and old coffee/sugar plantation turned museum/park


At La Fe’s kids’ park Aeden got a ride in a swing


Fun scenes around the island and with friend Daisy


With my friend Jessika and her little boy who is close to Aeden’s age


At Indicator’s in Rincon


Lots and lots of mowing this time of year!


And bugs! Yes, this greeted me in the shower! haha Life in the jungle!


Our little monkey with silly faces


Even loves bananas and swinging!

Here’s Aeden’s update video. He has really grown a lot!

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Quick Stop in Boulder, Colorado


Family fun in Boulder, CO

While we were in Colorado we wanted to take a quick jaunt into Boulder. It’s such a fun town to visit and while the drive was much longer than we remembered (Britton used to drive this route EVERY day to work), it was nice once we got Aeden’s belly all filled up (that kid can eat!). We enjoyed walking around Pearl Street, watching the street performers and grabbing a nice sweet treat.


When walking on rainbows is not strange at all!


And the flipflops are HUGE! 🙂


Fun in the fountains


Yum! I scream for ice cream!


Where the buffaloes roam (or are at least in bronze)


Colorful Pearl Street


Loved all the potted flowers! They even had some tropicals planted for the summer


Later we took a little side road to enjoy the Boulder countryside

Overall, it was a fun quick day trip visiting Boulder.

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Colorado Trip: Greeley Stampede, Estes Park, Family Visit

We are visiting Colorado for the first time in nearly 6 years! We have a lot of things we wanted to do while we were here including visiting our properties, family (some hadn’t yet met Aeden) and Colorado. So many memories have come up and it is strange to see if from Puerto Rico eyes. I have definitely changed, or been changed by my time in Puerto Rico. I will get into more about our comparisons/contrasts later, but for now, here’s a little of what we’ve been up to. It’s the 4th of July in Colorado, a more “American” style vacation there couldn’t be. BBQs, ice cream, flags and fireworks, big trucks and overly polite people calling me a “gal” abound. It’s funny how easily we stepped back in. Some things have changed, but more have stayed the same.


Hasta Pronto, Puerto Rico! Taking a Cape Air Flight. Aeden’s first!

Rincon from the air


Colorado weather is so nice this time of year!


Aeden travels well even though he is teething and developed his first cold. A baby certainly complicates things!


Greeley Stampede is as fun as ever. We walked around the carnival a bit and saw REO Speedwagon!


Fun spending time with old friends like Lorena and Kelly

 


REO Speedwagon was fun even if I only knew 3 songs haha

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Family and Farmer’s Inn, it’s a tradition!


I had forgotten about squirrels! They’re so cute! (Puerto Rican “ardillas” are really mongoose!)


My 90+ year old grandma met her first GREAT grandbaby for the first time! 4 generations in this picture!


My brother met his only nephew too!


We went to Target!! haha


We visited the old houses we called home for a long time


So much food! I haven’t eaten steak in years! But we’re in cow country and not “lechon” anymore!


And there is just so much food in general it’s amazing!


Saw some bigfeet at the Dam Store


Pose like a tourist in Estes Park!


The mountains and drive were gorgeous! I do miss the mountains of CO!


Family in Estes Park


Fun at the Stanley Hotel -The inspiration for the movie The Shining

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