Tag Archives: Vieques

Breaking My Food Rules in VIeques

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

Sometimes I think we can be so principle driven that we miss out on some of the finer experiences in life.  Take… I don’t know… me, for example.  I try to follow a certain set of self-imposed food rules.  I … Continue reading →

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Vieques: Really, a Shark Attack in Mosquito Bay?

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

I’ve mentioned before that I can sit at the beach all day and be completely entertained and fulfilled.  Sometimes I actually feel a little guilty about it, as if I should be productive or experience something I’ve never done before.  … Continue reading →

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Vieques Beaches– My Perfect Match

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

I’m not sure when I lost my interest in the beach, but I certainly remember the exact moment I rediscovered it.  I spent much of my childhood going to the Jersey Shore, even after the days when hypodermic needles were … Continue reading →

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This Foodie’s Sacrifice for More Vieques Beach Time

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

One thing about me is that I happen to be a foodie.  I love food.  I love to eat it.  I love to talk about it.  I love to cook it.  I love to look at it.  I love to … Continue reading →

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Breakfast in Vieques

Posted on September 12, 2011 by

Our days in Vieques were simple: woke up to roosters welcoming the new day– though their cries did sound more like misery than excitement.  Got ready for the beach.   Then packed the car and headed to town for breakfast.  It … Continue reading →

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Vieques: Roosters, and Horses, and Bombs

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

Vieques has quite an interesting history.  Once inhabited by the Taino Indians, it was eventually under the rule of Spain and ultimately the US.  After the start of World War II the US Navy assumed control of over 70% of … Continue reading →

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Vieques: Getting Used to Island Life

Posted on August 28, 2011 by

I know I say this about a lot of things, but I love Vieques.  I’ve been to other beach destinations before and felt like a week was too long.  So when I booked our trip to Vieques, I kept it … Continue reading →

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Vieques: Oh, The Joys of Flying

Posted on August 20, 2011 by

You don’t need me to tell you that flying kind of sucks these days.  I mean, I don’t want it to sound like I’m complaining, but it really is different from how it used to be.  While I do appreciate … Continue reading →

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