Days 3-4

The trip continues...

Day3

We woke up early to catch the ferry to the island of Culebra. This was without a doubt our favorite day! Once on the island, we rented snorkel gear and a scooter for getting around. We then drove the scooter to the Flamenco Beach parking lot. In the end of the parking lot there is a fence with a "Do Not Enter-landmines" sign which we were told to ignore and go through the locked fence which had been pried open. We then hiked nearly a mile to get to Tamarindo Beach. Here, we snorkeled. It was phenomenal once we got our heads in the water instead of trying to swim. Live coral reef, and probably 30 different types of fish, all different shapes, colors, sizes. I was still nervous about being in the ocean. Thankfully, Chris didn't mind holding my hand the whole time we explored the reef! 

We laid out on the beach and watched the wild chickens and roosters wander in the wilderness behind us. We then scooted to town, found a place to eat lunch called Dinghy on the Dock- great little restaurant on the marina, right on the water, and watched the large fish swim just below us while we ate.

Then we experienced Flamenco Beach. Picturesque! "Second most beautiful beach in the world!" they say. The water was warm and weather was perfect. Dead reefs, but we still saw fish...and Chris still held my hand. Chris slept on the beach and I took a walk. We definitely could have spent at least one more day here, but we had other plans, so we caught our ferry back to Puerto Rico. Incredible view coming back. I slept and Chris soaked in the sites on the back of the boat for a while. 

Upon on our return, we rushed to Bio Bay. We ended up having plenty of time and ate dinner at the little street market near the kayak launch. Kayaking was crazy! There was NO light in the channel. We followed the glow sticks on the kayaks ahead of us and looked out for those coming toward us. SO MANY people getting through the dark channel got a little chaotic and people would tip over or run into the trees hanging down around us. Bioluminescence  was actually pretty cool, in the Grande Lagoon you could see it gliding off of oars or on our hands when we dipped them in the water. "Traffic" was crazy on the way back, and we were glad to be done! 

Day 4

Beach and pool relaxation. Lunch on the grass. Admired the LARGE iguanas by the pool.

Naguabo excursion. We got lost trying to find the beach. Luckily, we love to go on drives! We drove through the countryside, up the mountain. Beautiful. Only a couple times did I fear for our lives when some local kids stared us down as we passed. 

Finally found the coast! Dinner at El Makito. I tried my first Mofongo with shrimp. Chris had octopus with Creole sauce, beans and rice. Of course, we didn't turn down flan for dessert. Incredible view of the ocean and the coast. No other tourists in this area!

Warning: This was a trip with just the two of us...so, we are about to see many photos of just the two of us! 

 

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