Puerto Rico!!!

Okay, okay! I've been terrible about getting things posted in a timely manner. For that I am sorry, but I hope the plethora of pictures make up for the multiple week delay!

A few weeks back, a friend of mine, Mandy, from work and I went to Puerto Rico on a spontaneous decision. It turned out to be a marvelous time to be down there and a wonderful vacation from the chaos of corporate life. I already miss Puerto Rico and would go back in an instant. There are actually a lot of fun things to do while there which sort of surprised me. I incorrectly assumed that all the island would have to offer would be beaches and sun - which it did have and I did enjoy, but it also had a lot more to do and see. Enough so that it probably warrants another long weekend trip back.

The only activity Mandy and I couldn't' get pictures of was the bio-luminescent bay kayak tour we took. It was the great trip in two person kayaks out to a large bay with a high concentration of microorganisms which emit phosphorescence when agitated. Basically we were the fairies from the movie Fantasia, everything we touch would glow temporarily as our oars, boat or hands dipped into the water. It was really magical and beautiful. The kayak ride was also highly entertaining! Mandy and I both rowed in college so we had fun just being back in a boat and the water.

The rest of the trip we captured in pictures - enjoy!!

Mandy in front of our catamaran for our snorkeling tour - this is the Spread Eagle and it was a great time!

Mandy is all set to go snorkeling!! And she is so excited!

The view from our hotel room. Floor to ceiling windows on the beach... we were a bit spoiled...

Typical Puerto Rico water. We snorkeled here and the reefs were pretty nice.

Mandy and I on the Spread Eagle as we move snorkeling sites.

Soaking up some sun!

This was our cultural outing for the trip, a visit to Old San Juan!

Trying to look pretty in the infinity pool at the hotel. It was really quite wonderful.

JUMPING! We did this multiple times until we got a shot we actually liked. Can you see the tan lines/burns we got on our first day out in the sun?

Isn't this the life? Sipping sangria, poolside in Puerto Rico... geeze we are good to ourselves!

So who wants to go back with me?!?! There is still the rain forest and horseback riding to cover, plus a tour of the Bacardi factory, and at least two other bio bays to explore!!